Jennifer Starzec

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Profile

Results-oriented professional with diversified experience in program management, business development, business alliances,

presentation development, reporting, budget analysis, meeting and event planning and all areas of program implementation. Self-

driven, well-organized individual with excellent time-management skills and a wide degree of latitude to execute multiple projects

simultaneously. Forward-thinker with a creative edge who thrives in a dynamic work environment.

Professional Experience

Hunter Douglas; Pearl River, NY 1996 – 2014

Project Manager, Centurion Club/Exclusive At Home Dealer Programs 2006 – 2014

Manage, track and analyze the full range of program elements designed to grow a valued network of 840

independently-owned and operated specialty retailers who have committed to 100% brand loyalty in the window

covering product category and will generate more than $140M in annual purchases.

Coordinate and screen the dealer nomination process with the sales team, including validating all candidates through

mystery shops, credit checks, evaluating sales performance, product mix as well as compliance with trademark and

marketing policies on the candidates web site and consumer advertising. Investigate the nominee’s prior activity with

our customer service teams. Evaluate requests for competitive product placement under specific conditions.

Write, publish and distribute a quarterly marketing updates to the group to insure program consistency.

Create monthly reports and distribute to the sales, marketing and finance, for each individual account tracking their

sales performance against specific goals, to earn annual incremental sales incentives.

Coordinate the efforts of various internal project teams from the product business units, field alliance coordinators, IT,

finance and corporate marketing.

As needed, manage events and meetings. Responsibilities include site research, inspection and selection, budgeting,

contract negotiations, CSM liaison, coordination of speakers and presentations, A/V, on-site management, evaluations

and post-conference review.

Produce and maintain annual expense budgets for the entire program which reports into the corporate marketing

group.

Project Manager, Independent Fabricator Group 2001 – 2014

Reported to the VP of the Independent Fabricator Group.

Supported owners of 19 independently-owned and operated Hunter Douglas fabricators.

Produced annual budgets and updated budget forecasts, tracked monthly sales and updated sales forecasts, produced

sales volume and trend reports.

Managed all logistics of Independent Fabricator Group meetings and events including various sales and training

symposiums, galas and annual Presidents’ Council Meetings.

Created presentations for annual budget reviews, mid-year reviews and various meetings, as well as training

presentations as needed for the regional sales managers of the independent fabricators.

Implemented various projects including the Quest for the Best sales incentive program, market share analysis, territory

analysis and various dealer mapping projects. Managed all aspects of program development.

Administrative Assistant, Independent Fabricator Group 1997 – 2001

Reported to the VP of the Independent Fabricator Group.

Helped build and grow the independently-owned businesses that represented 50+% of total company sales during that

period.

Developed sales, marketing, promotional and training presentations and materials.

Created, edited and published a quarterly newsletter.

Organized and executed meetings, presentations and communications for the division.

Customer Service Representative, Contract Customer Service 1996 – 1997

Managed all areas of commercial customer service including the expediting of quotes and orders, production tracking,

shipping, billing and inventory.

ADH Health Products; Congers, NY 1993 – 1996

Office Manager

Responsible for direct contact with retailers, wholesalers, distributors and account reps, including all public relations

and inquiries regarding product information and availability.

Managed factory outlet and direct sales, in addition to a wholesale division targeted for doctors.

Tracked all sales and inventory on customized computer software for distribution to corporate executives.

Handled all aspects of international sales and legal documentation.

Ramsay Realty Corp; West Nyack, NY 1992 – 1993

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Handled all aspects of residential listings and sales including researching information on comparable properties.

Acted as Office Manager with responsibilities including purchasing, inventory control and general support functions.

Education

Rockland Community College; Suffern, NY May 1992

Associates in Business Marketing

Ramapo College of New Jersey; Mahwah, NJ May 1995

Bachelors in Business Management

Villanova University February 2014

Masters Certificate in Applied Project Management

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher and Access, Constant Contact, MapPoint, Picture It,

Photo Editor, Photoshop, SAP and ACT.

Volunteer Experience

Spearheaded many grassroots initiatives as a key member of the Bergen County Business Volunteer Council.

Recurring volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Founding member of the Chamber of Commerce, Congers, New York.

Initiated and orchestrated various fundraisers for local families/persons in need.

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