1. JENNIFER KOGON
815 W Boynton Beach Blvd. Apt 204 Boynton Beach, FL 33426
A dynamic and accomplished professional with 14+ years of experience in project management,
event management, business administration, customer service, sales, and management
Self-motivated to achieve peakperformance, maintaintopqualitystandards, outstandingorganizationalskillsand
abilityto meet aggressive business objectives anddeadlines
Acknowledged for unwavering commitment to providingexceptionalcustomer service
Known for abilityto prioritize, team player, resolve conflict, creative troubleshooting, andattentionto detail
EMPLOYMENT AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
VALLEY FORGE FABRICS Fort Lauderdale, FL – September 2014 to Present
PROJECT MANAGER: Ensures excellent communication and flow of information between customers and the
internal team throughout all phases of our hospitality textileprojects.Builds and manages projects in our CRM,
Salesforce.Works with and supports Account Managers and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
PARTIESWITH STYLE Boynton Beach, FL – June 2013 to Present
EVENT PLANNER/OWNER: Source various vendors that areperfectly suited to compliment the needs of my clients
styleand wishes.Negotiate contracts with vendors. Ensure timely and flawless execution of the event. Resolve any
unforeseen aspects of the event that may occur quickly and inconspicuously.Created marketing campaigns.
BRITTO CENTRAL Miami Beach, FL –Feb 2012 to Nov 2013
OPERATIONS MANAGER/EVENT PLANNER: Oversawthe daily gallery operations for internationally known Pop
Artist Romero Britto. Created a lean organization and increased productivity through implementing new
procedures. Coordinated events and promotions to generate sales and exceed sales goals.Builtand maintained
clientrelationships dueto excellent follow-through. Awarded the Employee of the Year in a team of 80 employees.
MACY’S Galleria Mall and South FL Territory Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 2007 to March 2012
VISUAL TRAVEL TEAM LEADER: Responsiblefor drivingsales through visual presentation,merchandising,coaching,
and operational planning. Received multipleawards for cutting-edge visual presentationsin the district.Leader of
the visual travel teamwith a territory of 9 stores to prepare prior to corporate visits.
ATLANTISHOTEL AND CASINO Paradise Island, BA – May 2006 to Dec 2006
MERCHANDISING MANAGER: Responsiblefor the visual presentation of seven Atlantis SignatureStores.
Developed layouts and selected themes, colors,fixtures,and displays. Increased sales by 39%due to
re-merchandisingefforts. Attended trade shows to assistwith selection of new merchandise. Designed window
displaysthroughoutthe 34-acreproperty to showcasemerchandiseoffered in the various signaturestores .
EDUCATION - FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Boca Raton, FL - Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Phone: (954) 817-3088 Email: jrkogon@gmail.com