Michelle Weed Jarnutowski
About Michelle Weed Jarnutowski
Michelle Weed Jarnutowski serves as the Director of First Aid & Emergency Preparedness at the National Safety Council, where she has worked since 2020. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and business development, she specializes in strategic planning, product development, and customer-centric team building.
Work at National Safety Council
Michelle Weed Jarnutowski has served as the Director of First Aid & Emergency Preparedness at the National Safety Council since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing emergency preparedness and first aid initiatives. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Program Manager for Defensive Driving Courses from 2017 to 2020. Both roles were based in Itasca, Illinois, with the current position being remote.
Education and Expertise
Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Marketing, and Business from Northwestern University. She also earned two Associate's Degrees, one in Psychology & Marketing from Joliet Junior College and another in Business & Marketing from the College of DuPage. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, product development, and project management.
Background
Michelle has over 30 years of experience in marketing and new business development. She has worked in various roles that emphasize customer-centric approaches and team building. Her previous positions include Executive Director of Merchandising, Marketing & Product Development at Successories and Global Marketing Manager at Axelent. She also served as President of the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce from 2014 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Michelle has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a hands-on approach to her work. She excels in multitasking and adapting to dynamic environments. Her expertise spans various marketing efforts, including direct, catalog, email, and social media marketing, contributing to sales growth for both large organizations and small businesses.