Emily Perkins
About Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins serves as the Sustainability Marketing Lead at Milliken & Company, where she develops marketing strategies that support the company's sustainability goals. With a diverse background in retail and project management, she combines her expertise in visual merchandising and corporate hospitality to enhance customer engagement.
Current Role as Sustainability Marketing Lead
Emily Perkins currently serves as the Sustainability Marketing Lead at Milliken & Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she develops sustainability marketing strategies that align with the company's corporate sustainability goals. Her responsibilities include enhancing marketing campaigns with a focus on sustainability, utilizing her expertise in visual merchandising to create impactful messaging. She is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she contributes to Milliken's commitment to sustainable practices.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Emily Perkins has a history of working at Milliken & Company, where she held multiple positions. She was a Customer Experience Manager from 2019 to 2020, and later worked as a Project Management Specialist in Marketing Operations from 2020 to 2021. Her experience in these roles provided her with a strong foundation in customer engagement and project management, which she now applies to her current position in sustainability marketing.
Education in Fashion Merchandising
Emily Perkins studied at The Art Institute of Charlotte, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Fashion Merchandising. Her education spanned from 2008 to 2010 and equipped her with essential skills in merchandising and marketing. This academic background supports her current work in sustainability marketing, allowing her to integrate fashion principles with sustainable practices.
Diverse Work History in Retail and Marketing
Emily Perkins has a diverse work history in retail and marketing, having held various positions across multiple companies. She worked as a Bridal Consultant and Sales Manager at David's Bridal, a Michael Kors Specialist at Belk, and a Visual Merchandiser at JCPenney. Her roles have included responsibilities in customer service, sales management, and visual merchandising, all of which contribute to her expertise in marketing and customer engagement.
Skills in Project Management and Customer Engagement
Emily Perkins leverages her skills in project management, particularly using Smartsheet, to enhance the efficiency of sustainability marketing projects. Her strong background in corporate hospitality also plays a significant role in her approach to improving customer engagement within sustainability initiatives. These skills enable her to create effective marketing strategies that resonate with consumers while promoting sustainable practices.