Emily Thomas
About Emily Thomas
Emily Thomas is an Associate Designer at Kohl's with a background in fashion and merchandising, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Kent State University.
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Emily Thomas is currently an Associate Designer at Kohl's, located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States. She has held this role since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Emily Thomas has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Kent State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She also studied Fashion/Apparel Design at Texas Woman's University from 2011 to 2012, and Design and Applied Arts at Iowa State University from 2009 to 2010. Emily is well-versed in using Illustrator and Photoshop software packages, and she possesses strong skills in merchandising and fashion design.
Professional Background
Emily Thomas began her career in retail, working as a Cashier and Sales Associate at Sun and Ski Sports from 2008 to 2011 in Houston, Texas. She worked as a Store Associate at American Eagle Outfitters in Golden Triangle Mall, Denton, Texas, from 2011 to 2012. She later transitioned to Chipotle Mexican Grill as a Crew Member from 2013 to 2014 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. Emily also worked as a Delivery Driver for Jimmy John's in Kent, Ohio, for two months in 2013.
Past Roles at Kohl's
Emily's tenure at Kohl's began with a Design Internship in 2017 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. She was promoted to Assistant Designer in 2018 and held this position until 2021 in Menomonee Falls, WI. Following this, she became an Associate Designer at Kohl's, a role she holds to this day.
Previous Retail Experience
Before joining Kohl's, Emily worked at several retail positions. She served as an Assistant Manager at Aeropostale in Houston, Texas, for nine months from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Manager at Journeys for seven months in 2014, covering both the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio, and Houston, Texas areas. She also held a Sales Floor Team Member position at Target from 2016 to 2018.