Natalie Mallinak
About Natalie Mallinak
Natalie Mallinak serves as an Associate Product Manager for Digital Sales & Support at Signet Jewelers, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in fashion merchandising and extensive experience in product management and data entry, she effectively collaborates with design and technology teams to enhance product offerings.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Natalie Mallinak has been employed at Signet Jewelers since 2017, initially serving as a Coordinator Data Entry Repair. She transitioned to the role of Field Repair Specialist in 2018, where she worked for six years. In 2021, she became an Associate Product Manager in Digital Sales & Support. In this role, she manages the sprint backlog, grooms and refines user stories, and collaborates with design and technology teams for design reviews and sprint demos. Her work is crucial in balancing operational issues with new features from the product roadmap.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Mallinak earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from The University of Akron, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in product management and digital sales. Her expertise is further enhanced by her experience in various roles at Signet Jewelers and Dress Barn, where she developed skills in data entry, merchandising, and customer service.
Background
Natalie Mallinak began her career at Dress Barn, where she worked as a Part-Time Style Advisor from 2015 to 2018 and as a Merchandising Intern for two months in 2016. Her roles at Dress Barn involved direct customer interaction and merchandising, which contributed to her understanding of retail dynamics. She has been based in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area throughout her career, gaining valuable experience in the jewelry and fashion industries.
Professional Collaborations
In her current position at Signet Jewelers, Natalie collaborates closely with senior-level product managers to address operational challenges and technical debt. She also partners with design teams for design reviews and works with the analytics team to manage standardized product reports. These collaborations are essential for ensuring that product development aligns with both customer needs and business objectives.