Jennifer Palanuk
Keizer
Summary
Results-driven coordinator with over eight years of experience in community engagement and event management. Demonstrated strengths in relationship building, organizational skills, and attention to detail, leading to successful community initiatives and enhanced collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Partnership Team Coordinator
Salem Leadership Foundation
Salem OR
07.2017 - 05.2026
- Facilitated and coordinated five community meetings throughout Salem and Keizer each month.
- Coordinated events and activities in the community each month.
- Worked with businesses, non-profits, faith based institutions. scools and neighbors to collaborate building a stronger community.
- Developed strong relationships with community members, faith based institutions, and non-profits facilitating collaborative efforts towards shared goals.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
Children's Ministry Director
Calvary Chapel Salem
Salem OR
03.2004 - 07.2017
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's programs, enhancing spiritual education and community involvement.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training, fostering a supportive environment for ministry participants.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure space for children during activities and events.
- Organized community outreach initiatives, promoting church engagement through family-oriented events.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, cultivating leadership skills within the ministry team.
- Created a welcoming environment for children and parents through attentive listening and genuine interactions.
- Developed curriculum plans tailored to different age groups, addressing their unique developmental needs and interests.
Senior Account Specialist
Nike
Portland, OR
06.1996 - 09.2022
- Developed customized solutions for clients, ensuring alignment with brand initiatives and customer needs.
- Coordinated with marketing and sales teams to execute promotional campaigns that increased brand visibility.
- Ensured timely delivery of products/services by maintaining close communication with internal stakeholders including product development, marketing, finance teams.
- Managed high-value accounts with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all deliverables met or exceeded expectations.
- Built strong relationships with clients, vendors and stakeholders for loyal, profitable accounts.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Softlines Manager
KMart
Portland OR
07.1991 - 04.1995
- Oversaw softlines merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust product assortments accordingly, driving increased profitability.
- Led a team in maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing stock levels for softline products.
- Developed training programs to improve staff knowledge on softlines merchandise and customer engagement techniques.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards that enhanced customer experience and drove store traffic for softlines sections.
- Maintained high standards of store presentation by regularly reviewing floor layouts, signage, and cleanliness protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Southern Oregon University
Ashland ORSkills
- Meeting facilitation
- Team leadership and coordination
- Organizational skills
- Community engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team coordination
Timeline
Community Partnership Team Coordinator
Salem Leadership Foundation
07.2017 - 05.2026
Children's Ministry Director
Calvary Chapel Salem
03.2004 - 07.2017
Senior Account Specialist
Nike
06.1996 - 09.2022
Softlines Manager
KMart
07.1991 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Southern Oregon University