Jamie Pabst Resume
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE RETAIL EXPERIENCE
KOHL'S CORPORATION (NEW YORK DESIGN OFFICE)
Product Developer-Fashion Accessories | New York, NY | June 2017 – Current
• Managing the product-life cycle from concept to finished product for private and exclusive brands.
• Leveraging Kohl’s social media platforms in order to create innovative advertising tactics for our product.
• Monitoring Kohl’s website and customer reviews to improve how our product is digitally displayed.
• Researching the competitive landscape and identifying new merchandising, packaging, and design opportunities for each
assortment.
• Analyzing sales, building reports, and utilizing company metrics to make accurate conclusions for driving the business.
• Prioritizing deadlines, problem solving, and handling daily operations with an organized process to keep production
efficiently moving. (sample management, calendar scheduling, meeting preparation).
• Utilizing strong communication and developing relationships with cross-functional partners to ensure that all teams are
aligned during production.
KOHL'S CORPORATION
Product Development Intern- Footwear | Menomonee Falls, WI | June 2016 - August 2016
• Pitched a new product line for a specified millennial customer to upper management. Our team placed 1st in the final intern
product challenge.
• Managed the sample approval process by acquiring strong attention to detail and presenting findings to cross-functional partners.
• Coordinated a research presentation in order to detect innovative packaging and in store merchandising opportunities.
• Set up for milestone meetings through creating concept boards and visually merchandising product to showcase.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Retail Merchandising
MINOR Interdisciplinary Design
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN | 2017
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Elected Board Member-College of Design Student and Alumni Board
• Active leader through generating opportunities and improvements for the College of Design.
President & Vice President- Fashion and Business Association
• Launched the association’s website/lifestyle blog through creating content, organizing photo shoots, and developing
innovative marketing strategies.
• Collaborated with professionals in the industry to develop networking opportunities and events for students.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE RETAIL EXPERIENCE
KOHL'S CORPORATION (NEW YORK DESIGN OFFICE)
Product Developer-Fashion Accessories | New York, NY | June 2017 – Current
• Managing the product-life cycle from concept to finished product for private and exclusive brands.
• Leveraging Kohl’s social media platforms in order to create innovative advertising tactics for our product.
• Monitoring Kohl’s website and customer reviews to improve how our product is digitally displayed.
• Researching the competitive landscape and identifying new merchandising, packaging, and design opportunities for each
assortment.
• Analyzing sales, building reports, and utilizing company metrics to make accurate conclusions for driving the business.
• Prioritizing deadlines, problem solving, and handling daily operations with an organized process to keep production
efficiently moving. (sample management, calendar scheduling, meeting preparation).
• Utilizing strong communication and developing relationships with cross-functional partners to ensure that all teams are
aligned during production.
KOHL'S CORPORATION
Product Development Intern- Footwear | Menomonee Falls, WI | June 2016 - August 2016
• Pitched a new product line for a specified millennial customer to upper management. Our team placed 1st in the final intern
product challenge.
• Managed the sample approval process by acquiring strong attention to detail and presenting findings to cross-functional partners.
• Coordinated a research presentation in order to detect innovative packaging and in store merchandising opportunities.
• Set up for milestone meetings through creating concept boards and visually merchandising product to showcase.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Retail Merchandising
MINOR Interdisciplinary Design
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN | 2017
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Elected Board Member-College of Design Student and Alumni Board
• Active leader through generating opportunities and improvements for the College of Design.
President & Vice President- Fashion and Business Association
• Launched the association’s website/lifestyle blog through creating content, organizing photo shoots, and developing
innovative marketing strategies.
• Collaborated with professionals in the industry to develop networking opportunities and events for students.