Kymberly Preston
About Kymberly Preston
Kymberly Preston is a Senior QA Product Engineer at The North Face, with a background as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at Gymboree for 16 years. She developed an Internal Wear Testing Program that improved quality metrics and holds a degree in Visual Presentation & Space Design from FIDM.
Current Role at The North Face
Kymberly Preston serves as a Senior QA Product Engineer at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring product quality and performance, contributing to the development of outdoor apparel and gear. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to maintain high standards of quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Previous Experience at Gymboree
Prior to her current position, Kymberly Preston worked at Gymboree as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst from 2003 to 2019. During her 16 years in this role, she was based in San Francisco, California. She played a key role in quality assurance processes and developed an Internal Wear Testing Program for Gymboree and Janie & Jack brands, which consistently exceeded quality metrics.
Education and Expertise
Kymberly Preston studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), where she focused on Visual Presentation & Space Design. This educational background has equipped her with skills relevant to product presentation and quality assurance in the fashion industry.
Quality Assurance Initiatives
In her professional roles, Kymberly Preston has conducted surveys and tracked quality wear test data to evaluate product performance. This data-driven approach supports the Design and Merchandising teams in making informed decisions regarding product quality and consumer satisfaction.