Chelsea Callahan
About Chelsea Callahan
Chelsea Callahan serves as the Lead Product Developer for Functional Motorcycle Riding Gear at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in product development and sourcing, she specializes in project management and vendor relations, contributing to the launch of innovative motorcycle gear.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Chelsea Callahan serves as the Lead Product Developer for Functional Motorcycle Riding Gear at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She has held this position since 2018 and has been with the company since 2014. In her role, she focuses on product development and sourcing, ensuring that new motorcycle riding gear meets safety and style standards. Her expertise in vendor relations plays a significant role in the product development process.
Previous Experience in Retail and Merchandise
Chelsea Callahan has extensive experience in the retail and merchandise sectors. She worked at Kohl's Department Stores as a Merchandise Analyst in both domestics and men's sportswear from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she held the position of Assistant Buyer for E-commerce at Aeropostale from 2011 to 2012. Her earlier roles include a Merchandise Coordinator Intern at Evine Live Inc. and a Fabric Design Product Developer at Coldwater Creek.
Educational Background
Chelsea Callahan studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a degree in Management, Design, and Retail from 2006 to 2010. She also attended the Milwaukee School of Flower Design in 2012, focusing on design. This educational background has contributed to her expertise in product development and project management.
Skills and Expertise
Chelsea Callahan possesses strong skills in project management and vendor relations, which are essential for her role in product development at Harley-Davidson. Her background in both product development and sourcing has been crucial in launching new motorcycle riding gear products. She has demonstrated the ability to balance functionality and aesthetics in her designs.
Internship and Early Career Roles
Chelsea Callahan's early career included various internships and positions that laid the foundation for her expertise in the retail industry. She worked as a Merchandise, Buyer, and Wholesale Intern at Olsen Europe in 2008 and as a National Account Executive and University Marketing Consultant at The Minnesota Daily from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided her with valuable experience in merchandise analysis and marketing.