Kelsey Pepmeier
About Kelsey Pepmeier
Kelsey Pepmeier is an Associate Product Manager at Kohl's Department Stores, with a background in product development and brand management.
Current Role as Associate Product Manager
Kelsey Pepmeier currently works at Kohl's Department Stores as an Associate Product Manager. She has been in this role since 2016 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Her responsibilities in this capacity include overseeing product strategies, collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings, and managing product life cycles. This role builds on her extensive experience in the retail and product management sectors.
Previous Experience at Kohl's
Before becoming an Associate Product Manager, Kelsey Pepmeier served in various roles at Kohl's Department Stores. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as a Product Development Coordinator in the Greater Milwaukee Area, where she contributed to product development initiatives and worked closely with vendors to ensure product quality. In 2013, she was a Brand Management Intern at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, WI, and prior to that, in 2012, she completed a Store Executive Internship in Vincennes, Indiana.
Early Career and Other Roles
Kelsey’s early career included positions such as Holiday Visual Merchandiser at Finish Line (2011-2012) and Bridal Consultant at Illusions Bridal (2007-2013) in Vincennes, Indiana. At Finish Line, she was responsible for visual merchandising during the holiday season, whereas at Illusions Bridal, she consulted with brides to help them find their perfect wedding attire. These roles helped her develop a strong foundation in customer service and merchandising.
Leadership Roles and Student Organizations
Kelsey Pepmeier has held several leadership roles in student organizations. During 2013-2014, she was the President of the Retail Studies Organization and a Leader at the National Retail Federation Student Association in Bloomington, Indiana. From 2011 to 2012, she served as Vice President of Public Relations for Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity, which included managing public relations efforts and enhancing the organization's public image.
Educational Background
Kelsey obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Apparel Merchandising and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Italian from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also studied Italian Language and Literature at Università di Bologna in 2012. Additionally, she was part of Hutton Honors College from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set, combining language proficiency and specialized knowledge in merchandising.