Jennifer Waligora
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Richard Spencer
I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer at Masco Cabinetry while she was in the role of Merchandising Project Manager. I relied on her heavily to organize, implement and communicate with our team of close to fifty sales reps throughout the country. She was integral in our new product roll-outs as well as changing out displays for our big box client. I recognized that Jennifer was incredibly detail oriented and could tactfully communicate to a sales team to get things accomplished, while not loosing sight of the big picture. She gets concepts quickly and can take it from there. I believe a company would be lucky to have Jennifer as part of their team.
Elizabeth (Beth) Griffin
Jen's the real deal. She's got the personality, the professionalism and the smarts to handle high pressure situations, make solid business decisions and lead a team to success. Jen has a great mix of creative and analytical-- she can be the creative vision behind a project, but also back it with good business sense. I miss working with someone of her caliber on a day to day basis.
Richard Spencer
I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer at Masco Cabinetry while she was in the role of Merchandising Project Manager. I relied on her heavily to organize, implement and communicate with our team of close to fifty sales reps throughout the country. She was integral in our new product roll-outs as well as changing out displays for our big box client. I recognized that Jennifer was incredibly detail oriented and could tactfully communicate to a sales team to get things accomplished, while not loosing sight of the big picture. She gets concepts quickly and can take it from there. I believe a company would be lucky to have Jennifer as part of their team.
Elizabeth (Beth) Griffin
Jen's the real deal. She's got the personality, the professionalism and the smarts to handle high pressure situations, make solid business decisions and lead a team to success. Jen has a great mix of creative and analytical-- she can be the creative vision behind a project, but also back it with good business sense. I miss working with someone of her caliber on a day to day basis.
Richard Spencer
I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer at Masco Cabinetry while she was in the role of Merchandising Project Manager. I relied on her heavily to organize, implement and communicate with our team of close to fifty sales reps throughout the country. She was integral in our new product roll-outs as well as changing out displays for our big box client. I recognized that Jennifer was incredibly detail oriented and could tactfully communicate to a sales team to get things accomplished, while not loosing sight of the big picture. She gets concepts quickly and can take it from there. I believe a company would be lucky to have Jennifer as part of their team.
Elizabeth (Beth) Griffin
Jen's the real deal. She's got the personality, the professionalism and the smarts to handle high pressure situations, make solid business decisions and lead a team to success. Jen has a great mix of creative and analytical-- she can be the creative vision behind a project, but also back it with good business sense. I miss working with someone of her caliber on a day to day basis.
Richard Spencer
I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer at Masco Cabinetry while she was in the role of Merchandising Project Manager. I relied on her heavily to organize, implement and communicate with our team of close to fifty sales reps throughout the country. She was integral in our new product roll-outs as well as changing out displays for our big box client. I recognized that Jennifer was incredibly detail oriented and could tactfully communicate to a sales team to get things accomplished, while not loosing sight of the big picture. She gets concepts quickly and can take it from there. I believe a company would be lucky to have Jennifer as part of their team.
Elizabeth (Beth) Griffin
Jen's the real deal. She's got the personality, the professionalism and the smarts to handle high pressure situations, make solid business decisions and lead a team to success. Jen has a great mix of creative and analytical-- she can be the creative vision behind a project, but also back it with good business sense. I miss working with someone of her caliber on a day to day basis.
Credentials
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SoulWork Certified 200hr YTT Yoga Certification
Yoga AllianceSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Therapeutic Art Therapy Life Coach Certification
Transformation AcademyMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
2019 Retail Education Certificate
ShoptalkMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Store Design and Planning Manager
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May 2017 - Present
Direct the store Design, Visual Merchandising and In-Store Customer Experience strategy for the WBU Brand, in collaboration with the Marketing team. Develop and promote best practices and strategic recommendations for store layout and design for 350+ franchise locations across the U.S and Canada. Create and communicate Visual Merchandising strategies and brand standards within the store environment. Manage all aspects of construction and build-out of new stores and remodels to ensure projects are consistently on time, within budget and in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, requirements and building codes, including ADA. Create and manage supplier relationships and buying programs for key elements related to the in-store customer experience. Support inventory planning and merchandising that ensures a high-energy customer experience and long term customer loyalty.
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Co-Owner
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Oct 2021 - Present
Lead and train staff in visual merchandising direction, including implementing marketing campaigns in store, and on our social channels. Also responsible for hiring and staff development. Consult with buyer on gift and garden product assortment. Lead and train staff in visual merchandising direction, including implementing marketing campaigns in store, and on our social channels. Also responsible for hiring and staff development. Consult with buyer on gift and garden product assortment.
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Founder/Creativity Director
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Sep 2015 - Present
To nurture my love for design, crafting, and being social, I founded and developed the business concept of a la cART. I am passionate about bringing people together through art & creativity with high quality, fun and easy project kits. I have used my knowledge of, learned, or sourced various areas of expertise in order to build my brand, including product development, supply chain, packaging, marketing, content writing, website building, video creation, and logo design. Utilize networking and sales skills to promote my products & services.
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Project Manager/Retail Director
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
Lead the Retail division of Hamilton Exhibits. Primary responsibilities included estimating, project management and overseeing production management and customer relations. Acted as liaison between the customer, design, engineering, graphics & production. Contributed to the financial performance of the company by ensuring project designs and other construction needs of the company were accurately estimated for both approval and future collection purposes. Also responsible for ensuring client expectations were met through proactive, efficient, and effective management of all projects, including internal builds, roll-outs & installations.
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Masco Cabinetry
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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500 - 600 Employee
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Merchandising Project Manager
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Managed manufacturing and logistics for all Masco Cabinetry brands retail display projects, ensuring all components arrived on schedule. Key liaison between Channel Marketing, Design, Manufacturing and Logistics for Marketing projects related to Kitchen displays and Selection Centers for The Home Depot and other Marketing and PR projects. Played a lead roll in my department for process improvements, organizational structure and improving relationships cross-functionally. Led departmental launch meetings to ensure all Marketing collateral delivered to our customers on time.
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Czarnowski Collective
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United States
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Events Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Designer
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Assisted in the development of design concepts for General Motors Auto Show properties. Organized and created Power Points for concept presentations. Responsible for materials planning and creation of presentation boards. Space planned and sourced rental furniture for hospitality areas of Auto Shows . Assisted in the development of design concepts for General Motors Auto Show properties. Organized and created Power Points for concept presentations. Responsible for materials planning and creation of presentation boards. Space planned and sourced rental furniture for hospitality areas of Auto Shows .
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Independent Exhibit Services, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibit Designer/Project Manager
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2010
Met with customers to determine design solutions for various projects for exhibits, events, corporate and retail environments and displays. Created construction documents and managed production both internally and during on site installations. Sourced all materials for builds. Led internal production meetings as well as customer meetings and design presentations. Developed, documented and streamlined procedures between sales, design and fabrication. Identified Marketing strategies to grow the business and increase profits.
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Space Care Interiors
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United States
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Designer
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Oct 2007 - Aug 2008
Utilized AutoCad & 20/20 to space plan and design commercial spaces using contract and systems furniture. Worked closely with sales reps and met with customers to present design concepts. Prepared construction documents for projects. Utilized AutoCad & 20/20 to space plan and design commercial spaces using contract and systems furniture. Worked closely with sales reps and met with customers to present design concepts. Prepared construction documents for projects.
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IKEA
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Netherlands
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Kitchen's Coworker
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Utilized my design expertise and knowledge of latest design trends to assist retail customers in the Kitchen showroom with the design, planning and ordering of kitchen cabinets and accessories. Utilized my design expertise and knowledge of latest design trends to assist retail customers in the Kitchen showroom with the design, planning and ordering of kitchen cabinets and accessories.
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American Express Global Business Travel
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Travel Consultant
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Oct 1992 - Oct 2007
Worked on VIP line, assisting Executive customers with emergency travel as well as new bookings. Utilized problem solving skills to create quick solutions for travelers who were many times stranded at domestic and international airports. Maintained low call-handle time while achieving 100% customer satisfaction rating for 6 consecutive months. Worked on VIP line, assisting Executive customers with emergency travel as well as new bookings. Utilized problem solving skills to create quick solutions for travelers who were many times stranded at domestic and international airports. Maintained low call-handle time while achieving 100% customer satisfaction rating for 6 consecutive months.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Interior Design -
1993 - 2003
Schoolcraft College
AA, Liberal Arts
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