Gigi Wagener
Appleton,WI
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Teacher
Mount Mary University
06.2022 - Current
- Passionate educator specializing in teaching students innovative techniques for upcycling fashion, fostering creativity and sustainability.
- Implemented dynamic training sessions for fashion students, integrating cutting-edge industry practices and fostering hands-on skill development.
- Dedicated mentor providing tailored guidance and support to empower students in preparing for their inaugural fashion show, ensuring confidence and excellence on the runway.
Owner and Manager
Red Oak Winery
07.2004 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Revitalized clothing store through strategic updates and proactive research into emerging fashion trends, enhancing customer appeal and satisfaction.
Education
Post-baccalaureate - Fashion Design
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Univeristy of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin05.2004
Skills
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
- Child Safety Protocols
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Resourcefulness and Creativity
- Patience and Perseverance
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Collaborative mindset
- Public speaking abilities
Additional Information
Activities
Red Dress Event /Heart Association– Fashion Show - Milwaukee, WI March 2019
CREO/Unscripted Off the Cuff – Fashion Show - Milwaukee, WI May 2019
CREO/Prismatic Parallel - Fashion Show - Milwaukee, WI May 2022
CREO/Supernova - Fashion Show - Milwaukee, WI May 2023
Dr. Isabella Cherney – Inauguration Mount Mary University – Milwaukee, WI May 2023
Fashion Academy Camp - June 2022- Present
Milwaukee Fashion Week September 2022- Present
Awards
VJS Construction Most Marketable Award May 2019
Red Carpet Ready / Outstanding Construction Award May 2022
Red Carpet Ready May 2023
Timeline
Summer Camp Teacher
Mount Mary University
06.2022 - Current
Owner and Manager
Red Oak Winery
07.2004 - Current
Post-baccalaureate - Fashion Design
Mount Mary University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Univeristy of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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