Allison Tate
About Allison Tate
Allison Tate is the Director of Home Textiles at Spoonflower, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong educational background in textile management and marketing, along with extensive experience in various marketing roles within the company.
Current Role at Spoonflower
Allison Tate serves as the Director of Home Textiles at Spoonflower, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the development and management of home textile products, leveraging her extensive experience in the textile industry. Her leadership contributes to the strategic direction of Spoonflower's home textiles division, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
Previous Experience at Spoonflower
Allison Tate has held multiple positions at Spoonflower, starting as a Marketing Associate from 2012 to 2014, followed by roles as Senior Marketing Associate and Marketing Team Lead. She worked in these capacities until 2017, gaining valuable insights into marketing strategies and customer engagement. Additionally, she served as the Marketing and Customer Service Manager from 2017 to 2019, focusing on operations in Berlin.
Education and Expertise
Allison Tate earned a Master of Science in Textile Technology Management from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Textile Marketing and Brand Management from the same institution, completed from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background is complemented by studies at The University of Western Australia in 2010. Tate possesses expertise in international expansion, strategic planning, and public speaking.
Background in Retail and Operations
Before her tenure at Spoonflower, Allison Tate worked at Nordstrom as a Beauty Consultant from 2007 to 2009. She also gained operational experience at Spoonflower, where she worked in various roles, including Operations from 2010 to 2012. This diverse background in retail and operations has equipped her with skills in relationship building and customer service.