Kristen Cahoon
About Kristen Cahoon
Kristen Cahoon is the Human Resources Director at Kohl's, with a background in store management and human resources roles at both Kohl's and Mervyns.
Current Role at Kohl's
Kristen Cahoon is currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Kohl's, a position she has held since 2020. In this capacity, she oversees HR operations within the Northwest/Southwest Territory. Her role includes managing HR policies, workforce planning, and employee relations to align with the company’s strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Kohl's
Before becoming the Human Resources Director, Kristen Cahoon held several key positions at Kohl's. She was the Territory Sr HRBP from 2017 to 2020, where she served in the Sacramento, California area. Prior to that, she worked as Territory Talent Manager from 2012 to 2017, displaying a notable tenure in roles that focused on talent management and HR business partnering.
Store Management Background
Kristen Cahoon has extensive experience in store management. She worked at Kohl's as Store Manager from 2008 to 2012. Before that, she served at Mervyns, first as Assistant Store Manager in the Chico, California area from 2004 to 2005, and then as Store Manager from 2005 until 2008. These roles laid a strong foundation for her transition into human resources leadership.
Educational Background
Kristen Cahoon earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications/Public Relations-Sociology from California State University-Hayward. She completed her degree in 2004 after four years of studies, which provided her with a strong academic foundation in communication and public relations, crucial for her HR roles.