Kenya Hicks
About Kenya Hicks
Kenya Hicks is a Retail Training Specialist at Spanx, where she has worked since 2010. She has a diverse background in human resources and retail training, having previously held positions at PepsiCo, Radio One, and Pepperidge Farm.
Current Role at Spanx
Kenya Hicks has been serving as a Retail Training Specialist at Spanx since 2010. In this role, she designs and develops product knowledge seminars on a quarterly basis for department and visual managers, sales associates, and personal concierge. She acts as a liaison for the SPANX brands, supporting department store managers and associates during in-store events to enhance brand visibility and sales growth opportunities. Her responsibilities also include reviewing brand inventory, merchandising, collecting data, and documenting photos.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Before joining Spanx, Kenya Hicks worked at PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company as a Senior Human Resources Generalist from 1999 to 2002. During her three years in this position, she was based in Philadelphia, PA. Her role involved various human resources functions, contributing to the overall management of employee relations and organizational development within the company.
Experience at Radio One
Kenya Hicks held the position of Continuity Director at Radio One from 1995 to 1999. Over the course of four years in the Baltimore, Maryland area, she was responsible for overseeing the continuity of programming and ensuring that all broadcast content met the station's standards and objectives.
Role at Pepperidge Farm
From 2002 to 2006, Kenya Hicks worked as an Employee Relations Manager at Pepperidge Farm in Downingtown, PA. In this role, she managed employee relations initiatives, focusing on maintaining a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kenya Hicks studied at Morgan State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in training and development within the retail sector, particularly in the context of brand management and employee engagement.