Kristin Summers
About Kristin Summers
Kristin Summers is a Talent Acquisition Manager at URBN, where she leads recruitment efforts for various creative departments. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and merchandising, having worked with several notable companies in the fashion and retail sectors.
Current Role at URBN
Kristin Summers serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at URBN, overseeing recruitment efforts for the company's Creative, Photo Studio, and Styling departments. She has been in this role since 2023, based in Los Angeles, California. In her position, she leads initiatives to attract talent across multiple brands, including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People. Kristin also manages the development of URBN's Early Careers recruitment strategy, which encompasses internship programs, campus recruitment, and rotational programs.
Previous Experience at URBN
Prior to her current role, Kristin Summers worked at URBN as a Senior Recruiter from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, she focused on recruiting for Creative, Marketing, Buying, and Early Careers positions. She also held the position of Recruiter for Buying and Merchandising from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure at URBN, she developed and implemented a comprehensive employer branding strategy on social media platforms, enhancing the visibility of the company's culture.
Career Background
Kristin Summers has a diverse background in retail and recruitment. She began her career as a Sales Associate at South Moon Under from 2011 to 2013. She then transitioned to roles as an Assistant Buyer at Burlington Coat Factory and Under Armour. Kristin also gained experience as a Product Development Intern at alice + olivia and a Merchandising Intern at Calvin Klein. Her recruitment career includes positions at Burlington Stores, Inc. and Savage X Fenty, where she specialized in corporate and creative recruiting.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Summers earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Fashion Merchandising from Philadelphia University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in fashion and retail, which she applies in her current role in talent acquisition. Kristin's expertise includes developing recruitment strategies and managing teams, as she mentors and supports a team of four recruiters and coordinators.