D.J. Kazmierczak has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Beginning in 1984, they worked as a Sports Producer/Reporter for WRAL-TV, where they contributed on-air reports for various networks. D.J. then transitioned to the trading card industry, working at Fleer Trading Cards as the VP of Hobby Sales, managing a sales team and distributor network. Following that, they joined Sports Group International as a Vice President, specializing in executive recruiting for sports sales and marketing positions.
In 2005, Kazmierczak became the Director of Retail Sales at RC2, where they achieved double-digit sales growth at Target and developed exclusive product content for Wal-Mart and Target. D.J. then moved to Press Pass, where they held various roles including Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing and VP of Marketing and Product Development. During their tenure, they reorganized product development teams and spearheaded marketing strategies, leading to increased sales volume and the implementation of a successful customer loyalty program.
In 2008, Kazmierczak joined Mountain Island Fitness as an Operations Manager, responsible for managing group exercise and personal training programs. Finally, they are currently working at Panini America as the Senior Vice President of Operations, where they oversee various teams and has contributed to the company's significant operational growth.
Throughout their career, Kazmierczak has demonstrated strong leadership skills, business acumen, and a track record of driving sales growth and operational success.
D.J. Kazmierczak holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications-Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Additionally, they have obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in Business from Strayer University. The specific start and end years for each education program are not provided.
February, 2023 - present
August, 2012