Jeanne Grunert
- President, Seven Oaks Consulting
- Award-Winning Writer and Marketer
- National Association of Independent Writers and Editors: Branding & Marketing Expert Board
Jeanne Grunert is an award-winning writer and marketer, and a noted expert in organic SEO, content marketing, and marketing management.
She is the founder of Seven Oaks Consulting and the author of nine books. She has published over 1,000 articles in magazines and online, and has been quoted in Marketing to the High Net Worth Customers, Cravings, and The Sprout Handbook.
She holds an M.S. (with distinction) in Direct and Interactive Marketing from New York University and an M.A. in Writing from the City University of New York.
She is certified in Adult Education, Personal Branding, and On-Page and Technical SEO.
Marketing Career
Jeanne began her career in marketing while working for the local yellow pages during her undergraduate studies. She subsequently held positions as a marketing manager for Martin Viette Nurseries, Actrade Capital, and as Director of Marketing (Head of Marketing) for The College Board, TC Innovations (a division of Teachers College, Columbia University), and The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill before founding Seven Oaks Consulting in 2007.
Marketing Awards
- Lester Wunderman Award, Direct Marketing
- New York University Award of Excellence, Marketing
- Best Brand Launch, American Graphic Design
- Best Catalog, American Graphic Design
- Best Direct Mail, American Graphic Design
Writing Career
Jeanne began writing at age 12. She taught herself to type on her mother’s Royal manual typewriter so she could write faster. She published her first magazine articles at age 15 in Just About Horses magazine. From there, she has published over 1,000 articles in magazines and online, ghostwritten and under the bylines of Jeanne M. Rudmann, Jeanne Grunert, and J.J. Belz.
She is the author of the popular Majek Family Mysteries (I Believe You, I See You) and several paranormal fiction novellas.
Notable accomplishments include:
- “Ask the Expert” columnist and feature writer for Virginia Gardener magazine (2015-2018)
- Group Editor, Feature Writer for LoveToKnow.com, managing nine popular channels and 20+ writers (2008 – 2011)
- “A Teacher Named Kricket,” a personal essay about her equestrian life, is anthologized in the book Straight from the Heart: True Stories of Horses and Their Owners.
- “Mercy,” included in the anthology Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover’s Soul
Writing Awards
- Brockport Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest
- Belles Lettres Personal Essay
Amazon
Jeanne’s books may be purchased through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and retail Baine’s Books & Coffee shops throughout Virginia.
Speaking & Interviews
Jeanne is a skilled presenter and comfortable speaking to any size group. She has taught writing courses for the Sewanhaka Central High School District and marketing seminars for New York University and Macmillan Publishing.
She has been featured on many podcasts and hosted a popular small-business marketing show on the now-defunct platform, BlogTalkRadio.
Jeanne is available to speak on your podcast or to your business group or school. She also welcomes interviews on business, management, and marketing topics.
Signature Talks
- The Marketing Department of One: How to manage marketing as a solo marketer without losing your mind or burning out.
- Future Proof SEO: Navigate the ever-changing waters of search engine optimization with evergreen, proven tactics to improve organic search traffic to your website.
- The Art of RFPs – 20 Years of Avoiding Fire Drills: Request for Proposal (RFP) responses can be stressful fire drills or focused sales efforts. Jeanne shares her system for finding, managing, and responding to public and private RFPs.
Book Jeanne for Your Podcast or Event
Please use the form below to request Jeanne for your event or podcast.
There is no charge for Jeanne to speak on your podcast or at a virtual event.
Volunteer Work
Jeanne is a lifelong animal lover and advocate. She remains active in cat rescue, fundraising for the Southside SPCA, and supporting wildlife through the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.
She is also an avid gardener and supporter of Plant a Row for the Hungry. This charity encourages local home gardeners to grow and donate extra produce to a local food bank.
Follow Jeanne’s gardening adventures on Home Garden Joy and on Instagram.