Introducing Team EEC - jackii

Sometimes the best team members come by way of referrals. Several years ago, I was looking for sales/merchandising help; a customer called with a reference, the rest is history! Jackii joined Team Essential Elements, working for 3-years. She later moved on for a new opportunity. Well, a little over 5-years ago, when I made the leap into creating an e-commerce site, I solicited her to help launch the site, inviting her back to the team.

Her talent and wit keeps me going, she's adored by the entire team for her uncanny humor and keen knowledge on so many things, especially all things "millennial'. I am always impressed at how she balances motherhood with a very fast paced career and the yearning to do more. I posed some questions to Jackii, enjoy her candid responses!

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Favorite pastime? Sleep. As a mom of toddlers, I'll never get enough sleep.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? South Africa. The beaches, the weather. The food. The culture. If I never see another piece of snow in my life, it will still  be too soon.

Your favorite Essential Elements designer? My fave EE designer changes with the weather. I'm currently swooning over the knits from Rundholz. United Nude’s platforms are made for walking so when the weather breaks I’ll fall in love like its the first time.

Favorite food? LOL! I live to eat. Food is the centerpiece to some of my favorite memories and like children, I have no fave.

What would people be most surprised to know about you? People would be surprised to know that I delivered my son, Wolfe, on my own at home. From the first contraction to cutting the cord was less than an hour, I had a precipitous labor. Dad and I were in such a state of shock that the only pic we could think to take is blurry and shows dad squatting in position to catch baby Wolfe like one would catch a football.

What's your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishment is surviving year 1 of quarantine with 3 kids at home driving me mad. 

What do you enjoy most about work? Shopping, but not for me, for the mavens. I enjoy the buying aspect of work, I love curating collections. I also enjoy styling the photo shoots. Since moving to the website, I miss my days of doing displays and visual work. So I get to play dress up once a week with the models.

Feel free to leave a comment or message to Jackii!


8 comments


  • Sandi Cogan

    Love you, my ShoeGirl, Jackii❤️.


  • Shirela Patterson

    I LOVE Jackii. Without Jackii my experience with EE at this point in my life would be different and for that I am forever grateful. Also Jackii and I share the same thoughts and feelings on a lot of things so if I send her a message and ask her a question about something she immediately has an answer and I ALWAYS follow her direction. Love you Jackii!!!


  • Pam Hollins

    Jackii is a total pleasure to work with. I feel like her “work Mom”. I love our conversation, her creative mind and keeping me connected with her generation! She always keeps it real – straight no chaser! I believe Jackii can do anything she sets her mind for! She’s going to help change the world! Needless to say, I love me some her! ❤️


  • Aleta Kemp

    Jackii,
    hearing Wolfe’s delivery story tells me you are truly a Natural Woman. I can’t imagine delivery a child, let alone my own. You were the quarterback and his Dad was the receiver. It’s evident that the two of you make a great team🤗
    I’m curious to know if Wolfe was named before or after delivery? 🤔
    You wear so many hats, well!
    I’m so glad Mel introduced (reintroduced) you to Us, EE shoppers. Loved the interview.
    To be Young, Gifted & Black!


  • Geri Campbell

    Jackii has always been patience and accommodating to my lack of modern technology. My new phone was her idea..thanks Jackii for keeping me in touch. She keeps me hopeful for this millennium generation . Does a great job and wonderful spirit . Which I can say about the Essential Element Team. Go Jackii


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