Mahagani Watson, Shrm Cp
About Mahagani Watson, Shrm Cp
Mahagani Watson serves as the Senior Manager of People Business Partner for Retail at Allbirds, focusing on the West Coast, EU, UK, and NZ since 2023. With extensive experience in human resources across various roles at Nordstrom and Urban Strategies, she is dedicated to fostering inclusion and enhancing the employee experience.
Work at Allbirds
Mahagani Watson currently serves as the Senior Manager of People Business Partner for Retail, covering the West Coast, EU, UK, and New Zealand at Allbirds. She has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. Prior to her current position, she held the same title at Allbirds from 2022 to 2023, also in a remote capacity. In her role, she focuses on fostering an inclusive work environment and enhancing the overall employee experience.
Previous Experience at Nordstrom
Mahagani Watson has extensive experience at Nordstrom, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as an Interim Human Resources Manager for two months in 2019 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Additionally, she served as a Market Human Resources Manager for nine months from 2019 to 2020 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her earlier roles included Human Resources Coordinator from 2017 to 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, and various retail positions, including Sales Associate and Department Manager of Women's Activewear/Swim and At Home.
Experience at Urban Strategies, Inc
Watson worked at Urban Strategies, Inc in various human resources roles. She was a Human Resources Generalist for ten months in 2020 to 2021 and later advanced to Senior Human Resources Manager for eleven months from 2021 to 2022, both positions based in Greater St. Louis. Her experience at Urban Strategies contributed to her expertise in human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Mahagani Watson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Textile Marketing Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She possesses skills in developing leaders, assessing business needs, and strategic staffing. Her educational background and professional experiences have equipped her with a strong ability to connect with people and foster a positive workplace culture.
Professional Philosophy and Advocacy
Watson is passionate about creating an inclusive environment and enhancing employee experiences. She advocates for the use of fashion as a means of empowerment, subscribing to the belief that looking good contributes to feeling good. Her personal philosophy encourages positivity and happiness, which she integrates into her professional approach.