Clare Tamez
About Clare Tamez
Clare Tamez is an Associate Sourcing Manager at Kohl's in New York, with extensive experience in product management and development across various roles within the company.
Current Position at Kohl's
Clare Tamez currently serves as the Associate Sourcing Manager - Factory Direct at Kohl's. She has held this role since 2021, operating out of New York, New York. Her responsibilities in this position encompass managing sourcing strategies and overseeing factory direct operations to ensure product quality and cost efficiency.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Clare has an extensive history with Kohl's, holding multiple positions within the company. Prior to her current role, she was the Associate Sourcing Manager - Accessories in 2021 for 4 months. She also served as the Associate Product Manager for Handbags, Cosmetic Bags, and SLGs in the Private & Exclusive Brands division from 2018 to 2021. From 2016 to 2018, Clare worked as the Associate Product Manager for Fashion Accessories. Additionally, she held the role of Product Development Coordinator for Junior's Apparel under the Candie's brand from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, from 2013 to 2015, Clare was the Product Development Specialist for Women's Apparel in the Dana Buchman line.
Early Career and Internships
Clare began her career in retail and design through internships and early positions. In 2011, she interned at The Sak and Bevin Dillon Designs, each for 2 months in New York, focusing on design and product development. From 2010 to 2013, she worked as a Customer Service Representative at Kohl's in Saginaw, Michigan. Her earliest role was a Photography Assistant at Debi Pilot Photography from 2009 to 2013 in Michigan.
Education and Academic Background
Clare Tamez's academic background is rooted in fashion and design. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Apparel Merchandising and Design from Central Michigan University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended Delta College for one year from 2009 to 2010.