Kristen Blatner
About Kristen Blatner
Kristen Blatner serves as the Global Flagship Store Leader at Allbirds, a position she has held since 2022. Her career includes roles in fitness and retail, with previous positions at Equinox, Work it Out Fitness Studio, Athleta, and Anthropologie.
Current Role at Allbirds
Kristen Blatner serves as the Global Flagship Store Leader at Allbirds, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing flagship store operations in New York, New York. Her leadership focuses on enhancing customer experience and driving sales performance within the flagship location.
Previous Experience in Retail and Fitness
Prior to her current role, Kristen Blatner accumulated extensive experience in both retail and fitness sectors. She worked at Athleta as the Flagship Assistant General Manager from 2016 to 2022, where she contributed to store management and team development. Additionally, she held positions at Equinox as a Personal Training Recruiting Coordinator and at Work it Out Fitness Studio as a Group Fitness Instructor from 2014 to 2016.
Early Career in Retail
Kristen began her career in retail at Anthropologie, where she worked as a Senior Sales Associate from 2011 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer service and sales. She also gained experience as a Design Intern and Administrative Assistant at American Eagle Outfitters from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Academic Background
Kristen Blatner studied at the University at Buffalo, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Dance from 2009 to 2013. Her education in the arts has contributed to her creative approach in her professional roles.