ABOUT ME

Maria Clinkenbeard is a sixth-generation Nashville native currently living in Franklin, TN with her husband and three young children. While continuing to be a hands-on mother, she also enjoys being creative and finds deep satisfaction in collaborating with others to achieve her goals, as well as bringing her client’s visions to life.

Maria is not only energized by the opportunity to help others through a variety of creative talents, but is also inspired by hardworking, driven individuals to learn new skills, gain new experiences and build positive, genuine relationships. Grounded in faith, family, nature and a passion to create, Hummingbird Creative is a space to showcase a variety of her handcrafted projects through a range of her various artistic mediums. 

EXPERIENCE

Maria restores and refinishes furniture, and also creates and designs print and graphic materials including custom invitations, announcements, logos and more. 

Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, Maria was a Senior Sales Representative at ServiceSource International where she managed contract renewals through building rapport with some of the companies top dollar accounts. Her experience in sales, combined with her experience as a Pre- Production Artist at The Buntin Group, one of the Southeast leading advertising agencies, and her Graphic Design experience at Southern Living Magazine and Hatch Show Print led her to open Green Bean Paper Company, a custom announcement and design studio.

As the owner of GBPC, Maria designed multiple marketing materials as well as, announcements and invitations. She enjoyed attending multiple trade shows, as well as guiding event planners and clients through the design process.