Kelsey Simonson
About Kelsey Simonson
Kelsey Simonson is an Associated Product Manager at Kohl's, specializing in Jumping Beans girl and toddler apparel. She has a background in consumer science and retail, with extensive experience in product development and management.
Current Role at Kohl's
Kelsey Simonson is the Associated Product Manager for Jumping Beans Girl and Toddler at Kohl's. Since 2020, she has been focusing on developing trend-right, quality products specifically for girl and toddler apparel under the Jumping Beans brand. Her role involves overseeing product management and ensuring the development of items that meet market demands and consumer expectations.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current position, Kelsey Simonson worked in several other roles at Kohl's. From 2019 to 2020, she was the Associate Product Manager for Girls 7-16 Active. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2019, she held the role of Product Development Coordinator in the Home Fragrance and Rugs department, gaining extensive experience in the hard home and soft decor categories.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Kelsey Simonson's early career includes various internships and roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in product management. In 2015, she was a Summer Intern at Designers 2 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She also worked as a Summer Intern and Summer Park Supervisor at De Pere Park and Recreation in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, she gained retail experience as a Sales Associate at Gap Inc./Old Navy from 2014 to 2016 and worked as a Barista at Gloria Jean’s Coffees International from 2011 to 2012.
Education Background
Kelsey Simonson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Consumer Science Retail from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She studied from 2012 to 2016, acquiring a strong foundation in consumer science and retail, which has been instrumental in her product management roles. Her academic background supports her expertise in creating trend-right, quality products tailored to market demands.
Expertise in Product Development
Kelsey Simonson has established expertise in developing quality products. Her proficiency extends across various categories, including apparel, hard home, and soft decor. Her focused role in product management for the Jumping Beans brand leverages this expertise, ensuring the creation of products that align with current trends and consumer preferences.