Kathleen Mizii

About Kathleen Mizii

As a merchandising professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in developing innovative assortment strategies, aligning design and marketing efforts to enhance sales and profitability. At J.Jill, I lead a team of merchants, fostering collaboration to craft compelling product themes that resonate with our customer base. My expertise extends to trend analysis and brand management, cultivated through recent leadership roles at Wayfair, where I guided merchandising and branding for RE/FINE, Nora, and Wayfair Sleep. Passionate about product quality and strategic forecasting, I am committed to driving impactful results in the dynamic apparel and home goods sectors.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Merchandising

   J. Jill

   Jun 2025 — Present · Quincy, MA, US

   Developing and executing assortment strategies, enhancing sales and profitability across key categories. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a Seasonal Strategic Framework, aligning design and marketing efforts. • Leading a team of merchants, fostering creativity and collaboration to present compelling product themes.

Education

• Phoenixville Area High School

  Graduate

  2005 — 2009

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Social Media
• Sweaters
• Visual Merchandising
• Gfe+
• Fashion
• Time Management
• Data Analysis
• Apparel
• Strategic Planning
• Trend Analysis
• Retail
• Management
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Fashion Design
• Styling
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing