Alison Weidner
Trade and Contract at Authenteak Outdoor Living- Claim this Profile
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Janie K. Hirsch, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
I have known Alison for many years and she is always professional and helpful. I have worked with Alison on a number of ASID events where she was the chair person for the event committees and she shows excellent leadership and organization. She is always responsible in her duties with the committees and her team building exceeded my expectations. In planning the events, Alison showed that she is resourceful and creative in the details of planning to provide the best programs in a timely fashion and in budget for ASID, resulting in a nice profit for the organization. She is a true asset to any company or organization.
Scott Stutts
I have had the pleasure of working with Alison and the Poggen Pohl team in Atlanta on three projects thus far. Alison has been a great person to work with inside and outside the office. Her great organizational skills, quick responses and overall professional manner have aided in keeping the projects moving forward to reach a successful outcome. Her natural leadership abilities and willingness to organize have greatly aided me in locating and networking with qualified professionals of similar minds and aesthetic values. She has been extremely helpful also in regional corporate and residential business development between Florida and Georgia. I would always recommend Alison for her for business development, marketing and her salesmanship talents. She brings her own creative style to the table and makes business an art form.
Janie K. Hirsch, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
I have known Alison for many years and she is always professional and helpful. I have worked with Alison on a number of ASID events where she was the chair person for the event committees and she shows excellent leadership and organization. She is always responsible in her duties with the committees and her team building exceeded my expectations. In planning the events, Alison showed that she is resourceful and creative in the details of planning to provide the best programs in a timely fashion and in budget for ASID, resulting in a nice profit for the organization. She is a true asset to any company or organization.
Scott Stutts
I have had the pleasure of working with Alison and the Poggen Pohl team in Atlanta on three projects thus far. Alison has been a great person to work with inside and outside the office. Her great organizational skills, quick responses and overall professional manner have aided in keeping the projects moving forward to reach a successful outcome. Her natural leadership abilities and willingness to organize have greatly aided me in locating and networking with qualified professionals of similar minds and aesthetic values. She has been extremely helpful also in regional corporate and residential business development between Florida and Georgia. I would always recommend Alison for her for business development, marketing and her salesmanship talents. She brings her own creative style to the table and makes business an art form.
Janie K. Hirsch, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
I have known Alison for many years and she is always professional and helpful. I have worked with Alison on a number of ASID events where she was the chair person for the event committees and she shows excellent leadership and organization. She is always responsible in her duties with the committees and her team building exceeded my expectations. In planning the events, Alison showed that she is resourceful and creative in the details of planning to provide the best programs in a timely fashion and in budget for ASID, resulting in a nice profit for the organization. She is a true asset to any company or organization.
Scott Stutts
I have had the pleasure of working with Alison and the Poggen Pohl team in Atlanta on three projects thus far. Alison has been a great person to work with inside and outside the office. Her great organizational skills, quick responses and overall professional manner have aided in keeping the projects moving forward to reach a successful outcome. Her natural leadership abilities and willingness to organize have greatly aided me in locating and networking with qualified professionals of similar minds and aesthetic values. She has been extremely helpful also in regional corporate and residential business development between Florida and Georgia. I would always recommend Alison for her for business development, marketing and her salesmanship talents. She brings her own creative style to the table and makes business an art form.
Janie K. Hirsch, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
I have known Alison for many years and she is always professional and helpful. I have worked with Alison on a number of ASID events where she was the chair person for the event committees and she shows excellent leadership and organization. She is always responsible in her duties with the committees and her team building exceeded my expectations. In planning the events, Alison showed that she is resourceful and creative in the details of planning to provide the best programs in a timely fashion and in budget for ASID, resulting in a nice profit for the organization. She is a true asset to any company or organization.
Scott Stutts
I have had the pleasure of working with Alison and the Poggen Pohl team in Atlanta on three projects thus far. Alison has been a great person to work with inside and outside the office. Her great organizational skills, quick responses and overall professional manner have aided in keeping the projects moving forward to reach a successful outcome. Her natural leadership abilities and willingness to organize have greatly aided me in locating and networking with qualified professionals of similar minds and aesthetic values. She has been extremely helpful also in regional corporate and residential business development between Florida and Georgia. I would always recommend Alison for her for business development, marketing and her salesmanship talents. She brings her own creative style to the table and makes business an art form.
Credentials
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Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer
National Kitchen and Bath AssociationJun, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AuthenTEAK
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trade and Contract
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Sep 2015 - Present
AuthenTEAK is one of the largest year-round outdoor living companies in the southeast. Fifteen earlier we founded our company by importing high quality teak from Indonesia and selling it on weekends. Today we have expanded our showroom to 15,000 square feet and offer over sixty brands which support every aspect of an outdoor lifestyle and include not only furniture but fire pits, umbrellas, rugs, pillows, outdoor kitchens, and planters. Our staff is dedicated to being a resource to the… Show more AuthenTEAK is one of the largest year-round outdoor living companies in the southeast. Fifteen earlier we founded our company by importing high quality teak from Indonesia and selling it on weekends. Today we have expanded our showroom to 15,000 square feet and offer over sixty brands which support every aspect of an outdoor lifestyle and include not only furniture but fire pits, umbrellas, rugs, pillows, outdoor kitchens, and planters. Our staff is dedicated to being a resource to the design community and to providing expert advice across all brand and material types. AuthenTEAK is a brick and mortar showroom with a successful and rapidly growing national e-commerce and contract business business. We sell in all fifty states and are currently expanding to the international market. In addition to being a successful retailer, we have extensive experience in the contract segment of the design and construction industry with over 150 completed commercial projects. Our products have been specified for projects such as the Atlanta Hawks, World of Coca Cola, W Hotels, and Emory University. Finally, AuthenTEAK’s dedication to customer service has been recognized industry-wide as evidence by our four Apollo Award nominations. Show less AuthenTEAK is one of the largest year-round outdoor living companies in the southeast. Fifteen earlier we founded our company by importing high quality teak from Indonesia and selling it on weekends. Today we have expanded our showroom to 15,000 square feet and offer over sixty brands which support every aspect of an outdoor lifestyle and include not only furniture but fire pits, umbrellas, rugs, pillows, outdoor kitchens, and planters. Our staff is dedicated to being a resource to the… Show more AuthenTEAK is one of the largest year-round outdoor living companies in the southeast. Fifteen earlier we founded our company by importing high quality teak from Indonesia and selling it on weekends. Today we have expanded our showroom to 15,000 square feet and offer over sixty brands which support every aspect of an outdoor lifestyle and include not only furniture but fire pits, umbrellas, rugs, pillows, outdoor kitchens, and planters. Our staff is dedicated to being a resource to the design community and to providing expert advice across all brand and material types. AuthenTEAK is a brick and mortar showroom with a successful and rapidly growing national e-commerce and contract business business. We sell in all fifty states and are currently expanding to the international market. In addition to being a successful retailer, we have extensive experience in the contract segment of the design and construction industry with over 150 completed commercial projects. Our products have been specified for projects such as the Atlanta Hawks, World of Coca Cola, W Hotels, and Emory University. Finally, AuthenTEAK’s dedication to customer service has been recognized industry-wide as evidence by our four Apollo Award nominations. Show less
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Poggenpohl Dallas
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Sales Manager
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2015
My role at Poggenpohl, the oldest and best-known luxury kitchen brand in the world, involves developing business within the A&D community, marketing, programming, inside sales and technical support, and event planning all with the goal of promoting the Poggenpohl brand and educating and supporting design professionals in the United States. In 2014 our two member team transformed a $650,000 showroom to $1.7 million making it the best year in the nearly four decade history of the Atlanta… Show more My role at Poggenpohl, the oldest and best-known luxury kitchen brand in the world, involves developing business within the A&D community, marketing, programming, inside sales and technical support, and event planning all with the goal of promoting the Poggenpohl brand and educating and supporting design professionals in the United States. In 2014 our two member team transformed a $650,000 showroom to $1.7 million making it the best year in the nearly four decade history of the Atlanta location. Within first eighteen months on the job brought in relationships/projects valued at a million and a half dollars. Areas of responsibility include: • establishing and cultivating strategic relationships with interior designers, architects, and other entities of influence within the residential and commercial design industry • facilitating multi-unit projects in the southeast • developing and implementing local marketing, social media, branding, education, and business development activities while maintaining 1000+ client data base • creating and producing “Modern Round Table” series • creating and producing “Prop My Showroom” project • representing and promoting the Poggenpohl brand at national trade shows, conferences, and industry association meetings • acting as liaison with local media • serving as expert panelist at media and association presentations • preparing and submiting all design contest applications • scheduling and styling project photo shoots • writing and instructing continuing education unit (CEU) presentations at the national level • constructing Poggenpohl Atlanta portfolio and commercial projects presentations Show less My role at Poggenpohl, the oldest and best-known luxury kitchen brand in the world, involves developing business within the A&D community, marketing, programming, inside sales and technical support, and event planning all with the goal of promoting the Poggenpohl brand and educating and supporting design professionals in the United States. In 2014 our two member team transformed a $650,000 showroom to $1.7 million making it the best year in the nearly four decade history of the Atlanta… Show more My role at Poggenpohl, the oldest and best-known luxury kitchen brand in the world, involves developing business within the A&D community, marketing, programming, inside sales and technical support, and event planning all with the goal of promoting the Poggenpohl brand and educating and supporting design professionals in the United States. In 2014 our two member team transformed a $650,000 showroom to $1.7 million making it the best year in the nearly four decade history of the Atlanta location. Within first eighteen months on the job brought in relationships/projects valued at a million and a half dollars. Areas of responsibility include: • establishing and cultivating strategic relationships with interior designers, architects, and other entities of influence within the residential and commercial design industry • facilitating multi-unit projects in the southeast • developing and implementing local marketing, social media, branding, education, and business development activities while maintaining 1000+ client data base • creating and producing “Modern Round Table” series • creating and producing “Prop My Showroom” project • representing and promoting the Poggenpohl brand at national trade shows, conferences, and industry association meetings • acting as liaison with local media • serving as expert panelist at media and association presentations • preparing and submiting all design contest applications • scheduling and styling project photo shoots • writing and instructing continuing education unit (CEU) presentations at the national level • constructing Poggenpohl Atlanta portfolio and commercial projects presentations Show less
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SieMatic Mobelwerke USA
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Sales and Design Manager
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Apr 2007 - May 2012
• initiated and maintained growing outside sales program in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and New England of 500+ design professionals; program is used as a model for other SieMatic showrooms and dealerships nationally and internationally • planned showroom events including CEU presentations, company training sessions, and product launch events • designed European-style kitchens and adjacent spaces • prepared budget proposals and presentations for clients • processed orders and… Show more • initiated and maintained growing outside sales program in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and New England of 500+ design professionals; program is used as a model for other SieMatic showrooms and dealerships nationally and internationally • planned showroom events including CEU presentations, company training sessions, and product launch events • designed European-style kitchens and adjacent spaces • prepared budget proposals and presentations for clients • processed orders and communications to headquarters • produced conceptual, mechanical, and installation drawings • managed projects in the southeastern United States Show less • initiated and maintained growing outside sales program in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and New England of 500+ design professionals; program is used as a model for other SieMatic showrooms and dealerships nationally and internationally • planned showroom events including CEU presentations, company training sessions, and product launch events • designed European-style kitchens and adjacent spaces • prepared budget proposals and presentations for clients • processed orders and… Show more • initiated and maintained growing outside sales program in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and New England of 500+ design professionals; program is used as a model for other SieMatic showrooms and dealerships nationally and internationally • planned showroom events including CEU presentations, company training sessions, and product launch events • designed European-style kitchens and adjacent spaces • prepared budget proposals and presentations for clients • processed orders and communications to headquarters • produced conceptual, mechanical, and installation drawings • managed projects in the southeastern United States Show less
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Expo Design Center
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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2006 - 2007
Provided expert knowledge on 6 cabinetry lines. Assisted in project pipeline by securing design retainers. Provided expert knowledge on 6 cabinetry lines. Assisted in project pipeline by securing design retainers.
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Duke University Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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International Student and Scholar Advisor
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May 1999 - Sep 2002
Advised international students, scholars, researchers, and clinical medical professionals on visa and immigration issues pertaining to their work at Duke Medical Center. Advised international students, scholars, researchers, and clinical medical professionals on visa and immigration issues pertaining to their work at Duke Medical Center.
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University of South Carolina
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Student Advisor
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May 1998 - May 1999
Advised international students on visa and immigration issues and provided intercultural programming and cross-cultural activities to help integrate the students into US college life. Advised international students on visa and immigration issues and provided intercultural programming and cross-cultural activities to help integrate the students into US college life.
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Education
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Bowling Green State University
M.A., Spanish Language and Literature -
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Politica Science
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