Jennifer Obszanski Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois

• Traveled to various showrooms to meticulously plan and execute biannual showroom floor sets, showcasing a creative eye for styling, floral arrangements, and strategic plant placement.
• Engaged in comprehensive planning throughout all stages of the annual NeoCon event, encompassing meticulous product selection, strategicplacement, finish choices, and styling. Played a pivotal role in overseeing the.
• Recognized as a top-performing showroom that consistently exceeded sales targets and established benchmarks for operational processes and customer service excellence.
• Established and fostered strong connections between customers and the Blu Dot brand through a personable and professional approach
• Utilize strategic relationship building efforts to proactively prospect and cultivate new customers and trade clients.
• Assisted in various marketing initiatives such as sales, advertising, direct mail campaigns, and quarterly trade events.

Chicago, Illinois

• Implemented effective event coordination and strategic marketing techniques, leading to improved sales performance and higher customer turnout at each of the 16 stores.
• Scouted potential partnership opportunities by locating talented individuals and unique products that embody the essence of Madewell
• Successfully tracked and documented all event data in the Midwest, ensuring optimal financial performance.
• Successfully drove the growth of event business by exceeding targets and achieving an impressive rise of 55% in 2017 compared to the prior year, while also demonstrating exceptional achievement with a remarkable surge.
• Served as a reliable point of contact, guiding vendors through all aspects of event preperation and execution.

Chicago, IL

• Assumed responsibility as both Visual and Social Media Manager, overseeing @UOchicago Instagram. Orchestrated photo shoot logistics and developed captivating content.
• Led innovative concepts for window styling and display, contributing to improved store aesthetics. Successfully managed the floor set process by utilizing strategic planning and delegation skills. Improved overall.
• Assumed leadership role while supervising team, mentoring community members, managing store operations, and providing visual support for district stores.
• Sourced display materials, successfully executed and installed them. Publishedstore layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

• Recruited, interviewed, trained, and developed employees while overseeing merchandising, buying, and inventory management
• Managed 350+ employees and oversaw operations in a $30M retail environment spanning across four levels.
• Managed buying activities and coordinated package development initiatives in collaboration with DCK and Office Shoes. Communicated daily with UK buyers to optimize stock packaging strategies. Led teams for Personal.
• Effectively executed HR responsibilities by overseeing 1200+ interviews,initiative's, and nurturing both new and current team members to prioritize customer satisfaction.

• Collaborated with hairstylists, photographers, costume designers, models, and other professionals in the industry.
• Created custom looks for special events, such as weddings, proms, and photo shoots.
• Provided personalized advice to customers regarding the selection of productsfor their needs.

Michigan Ave Chicago, IL

• Provided specialized expertise in recruiting and employee development initiatives. Traveled extensively within the district to coach management teams.
• Oversaw the merchandising efforts, including creative installations, for malls and street level stores.
• Demonstrated talent in retail and operations management by efficiently overseeing day to day activities of a $45M store with a staff exceeding 300.

Orland Park, IL