Chris Niesen

Chris Niesen, PMP, has a extensive work experience spanning over several companies. From October 2022 onwards, Niesen has been working at Party City as the Vice President and overseeing various departments. Prior to that, Niesen held roles of increasing responsibility at Party City as the Senior Director of Space, Presentation, and Visual Merchandising.

From February 2016, Niesen also founded and served as President of Peloton One Consulting LLC. Niesen has also served as a consultant at Sally Beauty and Whole Foods Market, working on strategy, transformation, and merchandise presentation/operations. Additionally, Niesen worked as a consultant at Conlego, specializing in strategic partnerships and negotiations.

Niesen's earlier career includes significant roles at Target, where Niesen served as the Head of Merchandise Presentation, leading a team and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Niesen has also held managerial positions in merchandise operations and presentation, property development operations, and merchandise presentation divisions at Target.

Chris Niesen, PMP holds a BS in Liberal Arts with a focus on Cartography, Geography, and Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. In addition, they have obtained several certifications including Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute in 2015. Chris also holds certifications in Executive Mini MBA in Health Care Management from the University of St. Thomas, Key Management Group (KMG) Talent Development Program from Target, Six Sigma Yellow Belt from the University of St. Thomas, and LEAD - Target Executive Leadership Academy from Target.