Alana Birzon
About Alana Birzon
Alana Birzon is a Buying Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in buying roles at various companies, including Sears Holdings Corporation and American Eagle Outfitters, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role as Buying Manager
Alana Birzon currently serves as the Buying Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, based in Denver, Colorado. She has held this position since 2020 and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability aligns with market demand.
Previous Experience at The North Face
Prior to her current role, Alana Birzon worked at The North Face as a Senior Buyer for eight months in 2019. She also held the position of Buyer at The North Face from 2018 to 2019 for nine months. Her tenure at this company has provided her with extensive knowledge of the outdoor apparel and equipment market.
Experience at Sears Holdings Corporation
Alana Birzon has significant experience from her time at Sears Holdings Corporation. She worked as an Associate Buyer from 2015 to 2017 for two years and then progressed to the role of Buyer from 2017 to 2018 for eleven months. This experience contributed to her skills in retail buying and inventory management.
Educational Background
Alana Birzon studied at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Communication from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she attended the American University of Rome, completing a Summer Program in Communication in 2011. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication and analytical skills.
Roles in Pitt Program Council
Alana Birzon held multiple positions within the Pitt Program Council. She served as the Arts and Film Director from 2010 to 2011 for one year and as the Special Events Director from 2011 to 2012 for another year. These roles involved planning and executing various events, enhancing her organizational and leadership capabilities.