We find you key members of your team at every level of your organization.
Our team of specialists
Jannine Abadi - Founder & President
Jannine founded Jannine Abadi & Associates in 2013 after refining her skills with multiple search industry veteran's in top agencies over the past few years.
Jannine's many years of vast retail field experience within the fashion apparel and footwear operations space has allowed her to successfully translate her Leadership, Communication, and Recruitment skills into a formidable boutique search firm.
Jannine’s experience in understanding the intricacies of each role and the required skill sets needed to perform at the highest level, has proven to be a winning formula and has made countless successful placements.
Jannine’s method to her success comes down to one key factor. Its all about people. She enjoys communicating, networking, coaching and supporting every candidate she connects with. It is from this genuine skillset that she receives countless referrals and introductions to industry top professionals and makes successful long term placements.
Kimberly Pagano - Advisor
With over 20 years of fashion retail experience, Kim has developed an industry leading understanding within the sales, operations and recruiting disciplines at both the store and corporate office levels .
Kim's in depth knowledge of the US retail market covers more than 75% of all US shopping centers, from major flagship locations like Roosevelt Field and Beverly Center to metro areas like SoHo in Manhattan, NY.
Her hands on approach to training and recruiting has allowed her to drive top line revenue for her clients as well as find the right staff that exemplify the stores brand image and company culture.
Kim also specializes in services that include sales training, sales operations, loss prevention, and payroll control, in all facets of the retail store environment from tough down town or urban markets that tend to be more challenging to the typical mall based store operation you find today across the US.
Kelli chester - Recruiter
Kelli has been working with JAA since 2016 and is an integral member of the recruitment team.
Kelli's keen eye for what today's retailer needs and ability to source quality candidates from the current marketplace is a huge benefit to all of our clients and candidates.