About Us
Meet Jenny, the Visionary behind Simple Desk
Simple Desk was a big dream I had as a single mom who knew she wanted more for herself than the typical 9-5. I started out small, helping a few of my entrepreneur friends with their businesses, and quickly realized that with hard work and determination, that I could really make this dream a reality!
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. I’ve had my own ups and downs, and there were times where I wasn’t always sure if I could make it. But here we are 5 years later with a growing business and a dynamic team of experts behind me. What I enjoy most about my role as Founder of Simple Desk is witnessing the incredible impact our work has had on entrepreneurs. To be able to help them determine what they need to grow, and to be able to share our skills in support of that happening, is simply incredible!
Fun facts about Jenny:
•Jenny has a passion and zest for learning…there is nothing that she won’t try
•She loves to network, but isn’t a fan of public speaking
•She has a killer golf swing, and invites anybody to challenge her at the range
Having spent most of my life in accounting, administration and customer service, I knew I had the skills and expertise to help. I wanted to find a way to make their life easier and more efficient so they could get back to why they started the business in the first place. Passion, drive and success are all goals I strive to help my clients achieve. I take great joy in helping others succeed. When it comes to my clients, their success is my business.
Meet The Team
Supporting you in meeting all your business goals is at the core of all we do. Each of our team members brings years of experience in helping entrepreneurs with marketing, graphic design, & business operations to improve and grow their businesses. We are eager to hear about all your business needs and can’t wait to welcome you to the Simple Desk family!
Theresa Gannon
Head of Marketing
With five years of marketing experience in various industries, Theresa’s passion and drive for pushing the boundaries of traditional marketing concepts has helped her clients see success. When she’s not creating killer marketing plans, she is focused on ensuring her clients’ needs are taken care of! Theresa offers a wide variety of marketing services, from social media to email marketing. On her down time, Theresa enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband and supporting local businesses!
Amanda Fraser
Operations Manager
With a diverse background in Business Administration, Amanda is well positioned to assist clients with any task. As affable and flexible as a warm summer breeze, Amanda handles adversity and challenges with determination and vigor. Her attention to detail and positive attitude allow her to find creative solutions to complex problems. An avid cyclist and kid wrangler extraordinaire, Amanda knows the importance of pairing a healthy body and mind in order to tackle the day’s challenges.
Maddie Smith
Graphic Designer
Maddie studied Graphic Design at St. Lawrence College in Kingston. Her favourite parts of Design are creating brand identities and working with clients to make their ideas come to life! She is passionate about using her skills to help others and explore ways of solving problems with design. In her free time, she enjoys party planning and hosting, going on hikes, trying out new recipes and taking care of all her plant babies.
We Believe in...
Transparency and communication are key, not only with our clients but within our team. We ensure to clearly describe every step we take together so that all parties involved feel empowered and excited for what’s next.
Creating a positive workspace that encourages growth and continued learning is the key to our success. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to nurture and expand their skills in a positive, healthy work environment.
Small/medium businesses are the backbone to our community. Not only have we supported many of the local businesses in the Quinte West area, but we have also provided free educational webinars and resources for our local businesses on a variety of key business related topics.
Our team is heavily involved in giving back to our local nonprofit organizations, whether that is raising funds or volunteering our time. Some organizations we support are: The Grace Inn Shelter, CVNQuinte, Community Living Quinte West, and Habitat for Humanity.
