Megan Wannarka
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Clothing Design
Current Job Title: Exhibit Coordinator
Organization: Skyline Exhibits, Inc.
How did you find this job?
I applied for a temp position, and during my interview I was told that I was overqualified but that this company had other positions that might be a good fit for me. My product development knowledge and ability to actualize a concept into an functioning product are very helpful in this position.
Patternmaker, Vanson Leathers— Fall River, MA
Undergraduate Research Assistant, College of Human Ecology, U of MN
Men's Technical Design Intern, Target Corporation— Minneapolis, MN
Associate, Top Shelf Custom Tailor Shop and Clothiers— Minneapolis, MN.
Working with a dealer network who sells to our client base, I review requests for estimates for exhibit booths ranging from 10' x 10' to 20'x20'. I quote the hardware, graphics, crates and shipping for each job and communicate with dealers and their artists to arrive at a final design that the client is happy with. Meanwhile, I internally manage/maintain many responsibilities at once, each with its own timeline and internal department: CAD (computer aided design), custom quotes, production, consolidation, setup and shipping. I work with many different dealers' offices, internal personnel and others to bring a concept to actualization.
Having a well-rounded work background while I was in school.
That it's not creative. There are so many ways to put things together, and everyday I discover another way to do it that is either cheaper, easier, or looks better. I deal with form over function everyday. I'm surprised I enjoy it as much as I do.
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