Maria (Paolillo) Wodicka
About Maria (Paolillo) Wodicka
Maria (Paolillo) Wodicka serves as the URBN Marketplace Program Manager, a position she has held since 2017. She has a background in fashion and retail, with previous roles at JOOR, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Diane von Furstenberg.
Current Role at URBN
Maria Wodicka serves as the URBN Marketplace Program Manager, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she operates within the Greater New York City Area and is responsible for overseeing various marketplace initiatives across the URBN brands, which include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. Her experience in this position spans over seven years, during which she has contributed to the growth and management of the marketplace.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Maria Wodicka gained diverse experience in the retail and fashion sectors. She worked at JOOR as a Sales Executive from 2015 to 2017 and as a Retail Engagement Intern from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she held a position as a Studio Design Intern at Diane von Furstenberg in 2014. Earlier in her career, she was a Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch from 2010 to 2011 and worked as a Student Worker at the Purdue Alumni Association for three months in 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Maria Wodicka earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and Technology from Purdue University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She also holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Fashion Merchandise Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, which she completed in 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both design and merchandising.