curvCollaborative LLC, Jean Sweet’s marketing consulting business, began in 2003 to serve marketing needs for small businesses in the hair and fashion industry. Currently, Jean Sweet is a photographer, graphic artist and photo hair and makeup stylist with several fashion and beauty clients. The official web site illustrating the services and portfolio for curvCollaborative LLC is www.curv.com
2004 to 2006: Jean Sweet concurrently held the position of Creative Director of Artizen®, Skokie, IL and Director of the American + International Designers, fashion trade show held biannually in New York City. Sweet developed the marketing materials for Artizen®, focusing on the launch of a new hair appliance product line, including sell sheets, advertisements, trade show banners and press kits. In 2003, the American International Designers association engaged Jean to enhance their trade show image and increase buyer attendance. Working in a collaborative style with the group, Jean designed a marketing campaign that included a new logo, trade mark, web site, and direct mail advertising. As Executive Director, Sweet increased designer membership, and in 2006 launched A+ID Online.
2000 - 2003: Jean Sweet directed sales and marketing for an upscale atelier, Patricia Rhodes, Custom Couture Corp. in Chicago, Illinois.
1994-2000: Owner of Original Knits by Jean Sweet, custom designed knitwear
1986-1994: free lance hair and makeup artist for fashion advertising
1975-1987:Hair Stylist and Owner of two upscale beauty salons
Jean Sweet Ehlinger is a graduate of Miami University, B. S., Social Studies and History and The Toledo Beauty Academy and is a licensed cosmetologist.