Elise Vinup, MBA
About Elise Vinup, MBA
Elise Vinup, MBA, is the Manager of Marketing Capabilities Strategy & Enablement at Kohl's, with over 8.5 years of experience in the retail industry. She utilizes a collaborative leadership approach and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification to drive continuous improvement and develop customer-first solutions.
Current Role at Kohl's
Elise Vinup serves as the Manager of Marketing Capabilities Strategy & Enablement at Kohl's since 2021. In this role, she is based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and focuses on developing and enhancing marketing strategies and capabilities for the company. Elise partners with various internal teams and external vendors to deliver comprehensive customer experiences.
Previous Roles at Walgreens
Elise Vinup has extensive experience at Walgreens, where she held multiple roles over several years. From 2020 to 2021, she was the Manager of Customer Loyalty Engagement Strategy & Platform in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2020, she worked as the Manager of Business Transformation Services in Northbrook, Illinois. Elise also held positions as Associate Manager of the Merchandising Initiatives Team (2017-2018) and Analyst in the Merchandising & Marketing Development Rotational Program (2015-2017), both based in Northbrook, IL.
Educational Background
Elise Vinup holds an MBA with a Management Concentration from DePaul University, completed between 2017 and 2019. She also studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing, Management, and HR on the Entrepreneur Track, along with a Leadership Certificate. Additionally, Elise attended City University London Cass Business Program in 2014 and earned high academic recognition at Eden Prairie High School, graduating with a GPA of 3.97 out of 4.00.
Early Career Experience
Elise Vinup's career began with roles that showcased her leadership potential and customer service skills. She interned at JCPenney in Burnsville, MN, and at Kimberly-Clark on the Target team in Minneapolis, MN. She also worked at D'Amico & Partners | Parma8200 as a Hostess and served as an Intern for the President of Rotary at the City of Eden Prairie. Additionally, Elise gained experience as a Staff Coordinator and Counselor at the City of Eden Prairie and as a Personal Care Assistant at Mankato Rehabilitation Center Inc.
Expertise and Certifications
Elise Vinup utilizes her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification to drive continuous improvement and implement customer-first solutions. Her approach to leadership is collaborative, emphasizing the development of highly effective teams by providing clarity and fostering trust. With over 8.5 years in the retail industry, Elise is adept at creating order in ambiguity and building end-to-end strategies that meet customer needs. She is passionate about leveraging data and consumer research to uncover and understand customer stories and motivations.