Jessica Bachansingh
About Jessica Bachansingh
Jessica Bachansingh is an Associate Materials Manager at Kohl's and the founder of the nonprofit 'Gifts for Confidence,' which empowers girls in Ethiopia through a sewing trade skill program.
Current Position at Kohl's
Jessica Bachansingh currently holds the title of Associate Materials Manager at Kohl's. She has been working in this position since 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Her role likely involves overseeing the sourcing and management of materials for Kohl's product lines.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Prior to her current role, Jessica Bachansingh served as a Sourcing Analyst - Global Materials at Kohl's from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she was a Product Development Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. These positions suggest her deep involvement in product development and material sourcing for the company.
Education at Florida State University
Jessica Bachansingh studied at Florida State University from 2015 to 2019, where she specialized in Fashion Merchandising and achieved a degree in Retail Merchandising and Product Development. Her education has equipped her with skills relevant to the retail and fashion industry.
Founder of Gifts for Confidence
Jessica Bachansingh founded the nonprofit 'Gifts for Confidence,' which aims to empower girls in Awassa, Ethiopia through a sewing trade skill program. Over five years, the program has seen 38 girls successfully complete its sewing curriculum. The nonprofit also sells scarves made by program participants online, with proceeds supporting program development and providing incentives for the girls.
Internships and Early Career Positions
Jessica Bachansingh gained valuable industry experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a Design Intern for Wolven Threads in Greater Los Angeles Area in 2018 for 3 months, a Production Intern for Noonday Collection in Austin, Texas in 2018 for 2 months, and a Nonprofit Intern for Elpis International in Jacksonville, Florida in 2017 for 2 months. Additionally, she served as an Office Assistant-Work Study at Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship from 2016 to 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida Area, and as a Student Ambassador for the National Retail Federation from 2018 to 2019 for 8 months.