Amanda Teagardner
About Amanda Teagardner
Amanda Teagardner is the Sr Merchandise Manager for Women's Contemporary Apparel at Kohl's, with extensive experience in buying and merchandising roles across several major retailers.
Company: Kohl's
Amanda Teagardner has been serving at Kohl's since 2010. She currently holds the position of Sr Merchandise Manager for Women's Contemporary Apparel. Before this, she worked as the Senior Buyer for Juniors/Girls 7-16 from 2013 to 2019, as a Buyer for Juniors from 2011 to 2013, and as a Merchandise Planner for a period of 10 months from 2010 to 2011.
Title: Sr Merchandise Manager - Women's Contemporary Apparel
Amanda Teagardner's current role at Kohl's is Senior Merchandise Manager for Women's Contemporary Apparel. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the merchandising strategy, ensuring product assortments meet consumer demands, and collaborating closely with buying and planning teams to drive sales and profitability.
Previous Positions: Buyer and Planner Roles at Kohl's
Before her current role, Amanda Teagardner had a progressive career at Kohl's, holding multiple positions. She started as a Merchandise Planner, then moved to a Buyer for Juniors, followed by a promotion to Senior Buyer for Juniors/Girls 7-16. Her extensive experience in these roles contributed to her deep understanding of merchandising strategies within the company.
Past Experience: Kmart Corporation and Sears
Before joining Kohl's, Amanda Teagardner worked as an Apparel Buyer at Kmart Corporation from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, she served as an Associate Buyer for Juniors at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 2004 to 2005. These roles helped her to hone her skills in assortment planning, vendor negotiations, and market trend analysis.
Early Career: EXPRESS
Amanda Teagardner began her career at EXPRESS where she worked from 2000 to 2004. She initially served as an Assistant Buyer and later progressed to the role of Associate Buyer. This early experience laid the foundation for her career in merchandise management and buying.
Education and Expertise: AIU - London and Kent State University
Amanda Teagardner completed her education with a focus on fashion merchandising. She studied at AIU - London in 1998 and spent four years at Kent State University from 1996 to 2000. Her formal education provided her with the foundational knowledge required to excel in the fashion retail industry.