Julia Whitcomb
About Julia Whitcomb
Julia Whitcomb is an Early Talent Recruiter for Art, Design, and Marketing at Kohl's, with a background in retailing and consumer behavior. She has experience in various roles at Kohl's and other organizations, and has contributed to launching new brands and facilitating professional development events.
Current Role at Kohl's
Julia Whitcomb is an Early Talent Recruiter specializing in Art, Design, and Marketing at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2021, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As part of her responsibilities, she organizes and facilitates campus presentations, professional development seminars, networking events, and panel discussions. Julia travels nationwide and creates virtual spaces to connect with students, aiming to build a diverse talent pipeline for creative and strategic roles.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Before her current role, Julia Whitcomb held several positions at Kohl's. She was a Production Coordinator from 2020 to 2021 in Menominee Falls, Wisconsin, and a Brand Representative from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Product Development Intern in 2019 for two months in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in production coordination, brand representation, and product development.
Work Experience in Academia and Non-Profit
Julia Whitcomb has also worked in academia and non-profit sectors. She was a Retailing & Consumer Behavior Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2020. Concurrently, she held a role as Visitor Engagement & Event Manager at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Her responsibilities included assisting in teaching and mentoring students under Dr. Nancy Murray, a Product Development Strategy professor, and managing event engagements.
Early Career and Internships
Earlier in her career, Julia Whitcomb served as a Marketing Assistant at the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau from 2014 to 2016. During her educational journey, she also participated in a study abroad program in China in Spring 2018, focusing on the retail industry, supply chain, logistics, and product development. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in marketing and consumer behavior.
Educational Background
Julia Whitcomb holds a Bachelor's degree in Retailing & Consumer Behavior from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She also studied at Zhejiang International Studies University for 11 months as part of a study abroad program, enhancing her knowledge in retail industry practices and product development.