Deann Montgomery

Deann Montgomery has over 10 years of work experience in the retail and public relations industries. Deann began their career in 2011 as a Sales Associate at ALDO Group, where they managed floor displays and window displays. In 2014, they became an Academic Peer Advisor at Illinois State University, where they advised first year students with academic planning and major exploration. In 2015, they took on an internship as a Merchandiser Intern at Effortless Style Studio Boutique, where they actively assisted showroom visits to select quality products and managed inventory and online orders. In 2016, they became a Women's Shoes Salesperson at Nordstrom, where they identified and exceeded personal sales goals and provided honest feedback to guests. In 2017, they became a Visual Merchandising Team Lead at Target, where they oversaw and managed 3 major departments and implemented and executed marketing strategies. In 2021, they became a Public Relations Account Executive at Schafer Condon Carter (SCC). Deann is currently a Media Relations Specialist at Kinship since 2023.

Deann Montgomery has a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University, which they obtained from 2018 to 2021. Deann also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Illinois State University, which they earned from 2012 to 2016.