Weissman
Rita West has extensive experience in customer service and administrative roles, beginning with the position of Administrative Coordinator at United Way of Greater St. Louis from March 1998 to December 2003. Rita later served as a Customer Service Specialist at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from July 2005 to May 2009, followed by the role of Customer Service Representative at The Home Depot from May 2011 to September 2012. From April 2013 to October 2013, Rita worked as a TeleInterviewer at Quest Diagnostics, completing insurance applications. Since October 2013, Rita has held the position of General Clerk II at Ikun CMS-ES, making outbound calls to gather necessary information for health insurance applications, while simultaneously serving as a Customer Service Advocate at Weissman Theatrical Supply since July 2017. Rita has pursued education in Graphic Communications at St. Louis Community College and holds a high school diploma from Soldan High School.
Weissman
Weissman is a family-owned company specializing in the design and manufacture of dancewear and costumes for recitals and performances. Weissman employs hundreds of people at its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and produces much of its inventory at its adjoining factory. Weissman sells wholesale to businesses, and also direct to consumer under Dancewear Solutions. House brands include Weissman costumes and Balera dancewear. Its products are sold domestically and around the globe. Founded over 60 years ago by Rose and Julius Weissman, Weissman is an industry leader in design quality, technology and customer relations. Its network of dance professionals—including studio owners, dance teachers, students, parents, coaches and career dancers—is vast, loyal and continues to grow. Weissman is dedicated to providing the best quality costumes at the best prices, but its commitment to care doesn’t stop there. Employees enjoy a creative work environment that fosters interaction and innovation. Thanks to an open floor plan and on-site production facility and distribution center, every team—from planning to marketing—can take part in the creation of our one-of-a-kind designs. Part-time and full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, (401)k investments and paid leave. We are also devoted to our local dance community, sponsoring National Dance Week in St. Louis every year, as well as a host of other local and national non-profits. Ready to join the Weissman team—one of the world’s most respected names in the dance industry? View our current job opportunities below, and apply now!