Kristen Garnand
Buying & Retail Executive | Scaled $120M Business to 30% of U.S. Sales | Revenue, Inventory & Product Strategy Leader | MBA
- Role
- Department Manager at Nordstrom
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristen Garnand
I’m a results-driven business leader and MBA with a track record of building strategies that drive growth, streamline operations, and elevate brand value across diverse industries. With over 15 years of experience managing complex product portfolios, cross-functional teams, and high-stakes decision-making, I’ve led initiatives that increased revenue, optimized inventory, and improved performance for global organizations and startups alike.I specialize in turning data into insight and insight into action; whether it’s refining a go-to-market strategy, improving supply chain efficiency, or aligning teams around a shared vision for growth. I’ve led multi-million-dollar business units, developed high-impact processes, and built trusted relationships across operations, marketing, finance, and executive leadership.As the founder of a consultancy focused on helping businesses improve profitability and innovation, I bring both entrepreneurial agility and corporate rigor to every challenge. I thrive in fast-moving environments where clarity, execution, and creativity intersect.I’m known for my strategic leadership, clear communication, and ability to align stakeholders around actionable solutions. Whether scaling startups or enhancing global operations, I thrive in environments where innovation meets execution.If you\'re passionate about solving complex business challenges, driving smarter growth, or building strategies that work in the real world — let’s connect.
Experience
Department Manager
Jun 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Retail Management & Consumer Studies
2000 — 2004
New York University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy, Leadership & Change Management, Marketing
2018 — 2020
Skills
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Retail Buying
- Assortment
- Luxury Goods
- Merchandise Planning
- Fashion
- Trend Analysis
- Trend
- Open to Buy Management
- Trend Forecasting
- Apparel
- Store Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Sales
- Wholesale
- Retail Sales
- Fashion Design
- Markdown Management
- Retail
- Loss Prevention
- Private Label
- Styling
- Inventory Management
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