Elizabeth Doughty
About Elizabeth Doughty
Elizabeth Doughty is a Senior Human Resources Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in retail management and human resources, with previous roles at Advance Auto Parts and Sears Holdings Corporation.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Elizabeth Doughty has been serving as the Senior Human Resources Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2020. In this role, she provides comprehensive HR support to executive leaders and large organizations. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within the company, including Assistant Category Manager from 2014 to 2016, Category Manager from 2016 to 2017, and Talent Acquisition Program Manager from 2017 to 2020. Her extensive experience at Advance Auto Parts spans over six years, contributing to various aspects of human resources and category management.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Doughty holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from Illinois State University, which she completed from 2008 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Business and Psychology from Millikin University, studying there from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial planning, marketing, and cross-functional project leadership within the retail industry.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Elizabeth Doughty worked at Sears Holdings Corporation as an Assistant Category Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Manager of Loyalty Programs for six months in 2014. She also gained experience at Target as an Executive Team Leader from 2010 to 2011. This diverse background in retail management and category management has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current role in human resources.
Career Progression
Elizabeth Doughty's career progression reflects her growth within the retail sector. After starting as an Executive Team Leader at Target, she transitioned to Sears Holdings Corporation, where she developed her skills as an Assistant Category Manager and later as a Manager of Loyalty Programs. Her journey continued at Advance Auto Parts, where she advanced from Assistant Category Manager to Senior Human Resources Manager, demonstrating her adaptability and leadership in various roles.