Lauren Wong
About Lauren Wong
Lauren Wong is a Product Development Coordinator at Kohl's NYDO, focusing on woven apparel products and collaborating with various teams to enhance brand strategy.
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Lauren Wong holds the position of Product Development Coordinator for Kohl's NYDO. She has been with the company since 2021.
Professional Experience at Kohl's
Lauren Wong began her career at Kohl's in 2019 as a Merchant Analyst Intern for the Women's Swim and Outerwear Office in Milwaukee, WI. In 2020, she transitioned to a Product Development Internship for the NY Design Office - Simply Vera, Vera Wang Office in New York, NY. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Product Development Coordinator for Kohl's NYDO, focusing on the development and production processes for woven apparel products, specifically SVVW woven tops, skirts, and dresses, and LC non-denim bottoms.
Early Career and Internships
Lauren Wong's early career includes roles such as a Merchandising Intern at Magnolia Boutique from 2017 to 2018 in Franklin, IN, and various sales associate positions at Shi by Journeys, Forever 21, and RaeLynn's Boutique in Greenwood, IN. Additionally, she worked as the Emerson Front Desk Assistant at the Seattle Pacific University Emerson Residence Hall from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Wong achieved her Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising with a Minor in Business from Indiana University Bloomington, graduating in 2022. Before attending Indiana University, she studied Business Administration and Accounting at Seattle Pacific University from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with extensive knowledge in business and apparel merchandising.
Responsibilities and Skills
In her current role, Lauren Wong handles an average of 20 packaging requests per development season for SVVW and LC. She communicates daily with overseas vendors to ensure order confirmation and timely receipt of quality goods. Additionally, she partners with sourcing, design, and merchant teams to contribute to the brand strategy for growing the woven tops and dresses categories for SVVW, while achieving IMU goals.