Elizabeth Armstrong
About Elizabeth Armstrong
Elizabeth Armstrong is a Sr. Testing Analyst at Kohl's Department Stores with extensive experience in quality assurance and product integrity.
Professional Background at Kohl's Department Stores
Elizabeth Armstrong has held various roles at Kohl's Department Stores. She began as a Merchandise Specialist for Handbags/Fashion Accessories from 2006 to 2008 in Menomonee Falls, WI. She then transitioned to a Testing Analyst from 2008 to 2014. Since 2014, she has served as a Sr. Testing Analyst at Kohl's Department Stores. In her current role, she owns the process for the quarterly store audit, involving cross-functional teams to monitor product quality on the sales floor.
Experience at Shopko and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Before joining Kohl's, Elizabeth Armstrong worked at Shopko as a Quality Assurance Testing Administrator from 2005 to 2006 in the Green Bay, Wisconsin Area. Prior to that, she was a Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from 2004 to 2005 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. These roles provided her with robust experience in quality assurance and management.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Armstrong holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, achieved between 2000 and 2004. She participated in the Manager Prep program at Kohl's, a leadership development initiative, enhancing her expertise in management and product quality.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Elizabeth Armstrong has made significant contributions at Kohl's Department Stores. She implemented a Pre Production testing process aimed at improving quality and partnered with vendors on a new Certification initiative. She has also successfully implemented an innovative customer complaint process to enhance efficiency. Additionally, Elizabeth drives seasonal line reviews, provides documented feedback and recommendations for testing, and offers training opportunities for new hires, internal partners, and vendors on the Product Integrity process.
Committee Involvement and Vendor Relations
Elizabeth Armstrong is a member of the Sustainability Team Committee at Kohl's, underscoring her commitment to sustainable practices. She maintains strong working relationships with third-party testing labs, ensuring rigorous product quality standards through external collaborations.