Katherine Young
About Katherine Young
Katherine Young is an Associate Site Operations Manager at Birdies, with a background in site merchandising and retail management. She has previously held positions at Pottery Barn, Gump's, and other companies, and holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Birdies
Katherine Young serves as the Associate Site Operations Manager at Birdies, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing site operations and ensuring a seamless online shopping experience. Her work is based in San Francisco, California, where she has contributed to the company's growth and efficiency in e-commerce.
Previous Experience at Pottery Barn
Prior to her current role, Katherine worked at Pottery Barn as an Associate Site Merchandiser from 2019 to 2021. During her two years at the company, she focused on enhancing the online merchandising strategies and improving product visibility on the website. This experience in a well-known retail brand provided her with valuable insights into site merchandising.
Background in Fine Jewelry at Gump's
Katherine gained experience in the luxury retail sector while working as an Omni Assistant Buyer for Fine Jewelry at Gump's from 2015 to 2018. Over her three-year tenure, she was involved in various aspects of buying and merchandising, contributing to the selection and promotion of fine jewelry products in the store.
Education and Expertise in Fashion Merchandising
Katherine holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Retail Management from Purdue University. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in retail and merchandising principles.
Internship Experience in E-commerce and Merchandising
Katherine has a diverse internship background that includes roles at Founders and Followers as a Site Merchandising Intern in 2013 and at Elie Tahari as an Ecommerce Intern in 2014. These internships provided her with hands-on experience in site merchandising and e-commerce operations, further enhancing her skills in the retail industry.