Ally Walstad
About Ally Walstad
Ally Walstad is a Business Strategy Associate with extensive experience in merchandising and business development across various companies. She holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked in roles that emphasize strategy, finance, and marketing.
Work at Xpanse
Ally Walstad has been employed at Xpanse Inc. as a Business Strategy Associate since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development and execution of strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the overall business strategy of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ally Walstad holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, where she specialized in Strategy, Finance, and Marketing. She completed her MBA studies from 2019 to 2021. Prior to her MBA, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from the University of Florida, graduating Cum Laude. She also completed a minor in Retailing and Retail Operations during her undergraduate studies.
Background
Ally Walstad began her career in the retail sector, working at White House Black Market in various roles from 2014 to 2019. Her experience includes positions as Associate Merchant and Merchant for dresses and sweaters. She also held internships at Chico's FAS Inc. and Harrods, where she gained insights into merchandising and buying processes. Additionally, she served as Formal Recruitment Chair for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority during her time at the University of Florida.
Internship Experience
In 2020, Ally Walstad completed multiple internships, including roles as an Organic Growth Strategy MBA Intern at Orianna Capital, LLC, and as a Strategy and Business Development MBA Intern at Freedom Mortgage. These internships allowed her to further develop her skills in business strategy and analysis. Earlier, she also worked as a Media Relations Intern for Gainesville Fashion Week, enhancing her communication and public relations capabilities.
Professional Development
Throughout her career, Ally Walstad has gained extensive experience in data analytics, strategy conceptualization, project management, and competitive analysis. Her five years at White House Black Market as an Omni-Channel Merchant provided her with a solid foundation in cross-functional team collaboration and the implementation of strategic initiatives.