Madison Valine
About Madison Valine
Madison Valine is an Associate Merchant for Men's Apt 9 at Kohl's, with a diverse background in merchandising, allocation analysis, and international marketing.
Current Role at Kohl's
Madison Valine is employed as an Associate Merchant for the Men's Apt 9 line at Kohl's, a position she has held since 2021. Her role involves focusing on product assortment and merchandising strategies from their office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in retail and merchandising to contribute effectively to the brand.
Previous Retail Experience
Prior to her current role, Madison Valine gained valuable experience with Kohl's in various capacities. She worked as an Assistant Merchant for Men's Big & Tall, Seasonal in 2021 for two months, and as an Allocation Analyst for Big & Tall from 2020 to 2021, a role she held for ten months. Additionally, she undertook the position of Merchant Analyst Intern in 2019 for a brief two-month stint.
Educational Background
Madison Valine holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Apparel Merchandising from Baylor University, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. She also participated in the Study Abroad Program at FIE: Foundation for International Education in 2018, which lasted for 11 months. Earlier, she studied Fashion Merchandising at Kent State University for a year, from 2016 to 2017.
Global Perspective and Experience
Madison's professional journey includes international experience gained through a marketing internship at Love My Dog in London, United Kingdom, from 2018 to 2019 for eight months. This role provided her with a global perspective on retail trends, complementing her marketing and merchandising expertise. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Associate at Nordstrom in the Greater Atlanta Area for three months in 2018.
Early Career and Internships
Early in her career, Madison Valine held various roles that helped her build a solid foundation in retail and customer service. She worked as a Sales Associate at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC. from 2015 to 2017 in McLean, VA, and had a similarly brief stint at TGI Fridays as a Hostess from 2014 to 2015 in Charlottesville, Virginia Area. Her experience also includes internships with various non-profit organizations in Austin, Texas, as well as a student assistant role at Baylor University.
Alumni Relations and Event Coordination
Madison served as the Alumni Relations Chair for Alpha Delta Pi Zeta Chi Chapter in 2019 for nine months in Waco, TX. This role allowed her to develop skills in alumni relations and event coordination, adding an important facet to her diverse professional background.