Marjorie E. Wachowiak
- Courses6
- Reviews17
- School: Kent State University
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- Department: Communication
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Location:
800 E Summit St
Kent, OH - 44240 - Dates at Kent State University: January 2013 - January 2019
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Mandatory
Awful
I was in her class for product development, planning and purchasing. She is not a good teacher. Her word problems were incomplete. She does not explain questions you might have. She seams to favor some students.
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Poor
She has certain students who are her favorites. I definitely would not recommend her class. She will have a polite conversation with certain favorite students but she will ignore others.
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Mandatory
Awful
I cannot explain how infuriating the class under Ms. Wachowiak was. Her instructions were horrible, confusing and inconsistent. This professor should be fired. Avoid her class at all costs. It's truly amazing how poor the lecture and instruction was in the entire class especially on our final project. I do not know any student who doesn't have an issue in her class.
Biography
Kent State University - Communication
NTT Lecturer at The Fashion School, Kent State University
Higher Education
Marji
Wachowiak M.S.
Columbus, Ohio Area
After a successful career within the retail industry , I have been given the honor of becoming part of the very talented group of educators within the Fashion School at Kent State University.
~ Deep knowledge of the retail industry.
~ Strong history in market research and trend analysis.
~ Insatiable desire to help others reach their goals.
~ Continue to follow my heart in my love for education and learning.
~ Passion for everything in which I become involved.
~ Continual pursuit of additional opportunities for sharing my experiences and for helping others to uncover the secrets to success.
I recently fulfilled my lifelong desire to obtain my Master’s Degree. Due to my interest in new technology and how it is rapidly changing the environment in which we live, I chose to pursue my degree in Marketing and Communication. This degree provides me the qualifications to teach Communications, Marketing and Fashion Related Curriculums at the university level.
Specialties: Higher Education,Retail Merchandising, Communication, Marketing,Market Research, Trend Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Project Management, Business Development,Strategic Planning, Brand Management,Marketing Plan Development, Merchandising, Vendor Sourcing, Cost Negotiating, Budgets, Customer Service, Cross Functional Team Leadership,
Experience
Kent State University
Instructor
COURSES TAUGHT:
FDM 20511 Fashion Branding
FDM 30260 Product Development
FDM 20020 Fashion Merchandising Presentation
FDM 30263 Fashion Buying Merchandising and Planning
DKS 201280 First Year Experience
COURSE DEVELOPMENT
~ Designed a lecture/lab/online hybrid course that integrates the knowledge of the product acquisition process. The emphasis on market sources, fashion buying techniques, process skills and retail math.
~ Developed 4 Part Group Project with learning objective that allows students to apply critical thinking in analyzing the retail environment by researching, analyzing and describing current strategies.
~ Contacted Industry Professionals and organized a schedule that allowed these individuals to supplement the lectures by leading in-class activities that correspond to the material.
~ Designated as Lead Instructor responsible for developing syllabus and projects, choosing text and monitoring all sections of this course to maintain consistency in the execution of the class materials.Atrium Buying Corporation
Merchandise Coordinator/Product Manager/Account Executive
MARKET RESEARCH ,COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS and BENCHMARKING identified the need for a line of products that were multi functional, this line extension was extremely successful resulting in tripling the original projections of product needed.
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH developed, produced and delivered a children's and teen assortment, adding two new catalogs to support the lines.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT track critical dates, production and the flow of merchandise. Managed prodcut through entire lifecycle from initiation to closure. Travelled to China to coordinate the final details of seasonal lines.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT identified sales opportunities that generated incremental sales and revune
MARKETING SUPPORT coordinate the development and execution of business supplies for 5000 consultants.
COMMUNICATION daily communication with partners in China. Communicate problems and solutions to customer in regard to delivery and quality issues.Define My Style
Education Advisor
~ Created a 6-week virtual summer program that allowed participants to explore Fashion and Design Concepts by leading them through interactive on-line activities.
~ Led the team in the development of content and modules to encourage participant’s to explore fashion-focused topics spanning social, mobile and physical activities.
~ Average online session for participants was 14 minutes – three times the industry standard.
a 6-week virtual summer program that allowed participants to explore Fashion and Design Concepts by leading them through interactive on-line activities.
~ Led the team in the development of content and modules to encourage participant’s to explore fashion-focused topics spanning social, mobile and physical activities.
~ Average online session for participants was 14 minutes – three times the industry standard.z transformation
Small Business Strategist
Trend and Competitive Research, SEO Analysis, Project Management, Develop Presentations for Key Markets and Trade Shows.
Ohio Christian University
Adjunct Instructor
COURSES TAUGHT:
SP 2000 Oral Communications
Education
Franklin University
Masters
Marketing and Communication
Columbus College of Art & Design
Continuing Education
Digital Graphics
Kent State University
Instructor
COURSES TAUGHT: FDM 20511 Fashion Branding FDM 30260 Product Development FDM 20020 Fashion Merchandising Presentation FDM 30263 Fashion Buying Merchandising and Planning DKS 201280 First Year Experience COURSE DEVELOPMENT ~ Designed a lecture/lab/online hybrid course that integrates the knowledge of the product acquisition process. The emphasis on market sources, fashion buying techniques, process skills and retail math. ~ Developed 4 Part Group Project with learning objective that allows students to apply critical thinking in analyzing the retail environment by researching, analyzing and describing current strategies. ~ Contacted Industry Professionals and organized a schedule that allowed these individuals to supplement the lectures by leading in-class activities that correspond to the material. ~ Designated as Lead Instructor responsible for developing syllabus and projects, choosing text and monitoring all sections of this course to maintain consistency in the execution of the class materials.
