Lisa Thomsen Allgeier
About Lisa Thomsen Allgeier
Lisa Thomsen Allgeier serves as a Senior Product Development Manager at Balsam Brands, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in product development and buying roles across various companies, including Balsam Brands, MacPherson's, and Cost Plus World Market.
Current Role as Senior Product Development Manager
Lisa Thomsen Allgeier currently serves as the Senior Product Development Manager at Balsam Brands, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development initiatives and managing the lifecycle of various product lines. Her extensive experience in product management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Balsam Brands
Before her current role, Lisa worked at Balsam Brands as a Product Development Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on developing new products and enhancing existing lines. This two-year experience provided her with valuable insights into the company's operations and product strategy.
Professional Background in Retail and Buying
Lisa has a diverse background in retail and buying, having worked at several notable companies. She served as Buyer/Category Manager at MacPherson's from 2017 to 2019, where she managed categories related to children's products and art supplies. Prior to that, she held various positions at Cost Plus World Market, including Associate Buyer for Kitchen and Beverage Accessories, and Assistant Buyer for Kitchen.
Educational Background in Business and Marketing
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business-Marketing from the University of the Pacific's Eberhardt School of Business, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she participated in international studies, including a Semester at Sea at the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 and a study program at The University of Queensland in 2003. She also studied Fashion Business at the Academy of Art University in 2005.
Early Career Experience
Lisa's early career includes roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in buying and product management. She worked at Mervyns as an Assistant Manager from 2004 to 2006 and at NapaStyle as an Assistant Buyer/Merchandise Planner from 2006 to 2010. These positions helped her develop essential skills in retail operations and merchandise planning.