Jennifer Smerz has over 13 years of experience in event planning, fundraising, vendor relations, inventory management, and staff training and management. She has worked as the Gift Shop Coordinator for VMP Health Care since 2014 where she implemented new inventory and point-of-sale systems, trained employees, produced reports, and negotiated with vendors to reduce costs. Previously, she was the School Store Manager at University School of Milwaukee from 2006 to 2014 where she oversaw purchasing, inventory, sales, and accounts. She holds a Bachelor's degree from UW-Stevens Point.