Stacy Geiss Thibodeau

Pause Studio Owner | Builder & Evolver of Meaningful Brands | Innovative Design Leadership | Results Driver | Sustainability & Product Inclusivity | Omni-Channel Retailing Strategy

Role
Studio Owner at Pause Studio
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Stacy Geiss Thibodeau

Senior Design Executive with a strong reputation for driving accelerated results and transformation through the launch, evolvement, and repositioning of powerful brands. Expert at navigating the fast-paced industry with the ability to ideate, strategize, and design exciting lines that resonate with brand audiences.Leadership at Fortune 100 and 500 retailers including Nordstrom, Target, and Kohls.BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT & RESULTSEntrepreneurial-minded and innovative with a passion for leading strategies that outpace the competition and deliver impactful business results through consumer loyalty and relevancy. Extensive background managing recognizable owned brands, brand collaborations, and vendor partnerships for Fortune 500 enterprises.Strong ability to balance both the art and science to deliver on expectations, lead the market and capture multi-million dollar sales overseeing multi-billion dollar portfolios.DESIGN LEADERSHIPAccountable for leading the direction and evolution of multi-billion dollar divisions for a variety of categories including Women’s, Young Adult, Men’s, Tween, Kids, and Home. Directed design teams of up to 100 overseeing the largest brand portfolios at Target, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom’s.Dedicated to coaching, empowering, and engaging high-performing creative teams, fostering DE & I, inspiring growth, encouraging innovation, and embracing encompassing brand ideas to deliver on business-critical goals spanning revenue, sustainability, and product inclusivity.CORE COMPETENCIES• Brand Vision, Strategy & Execution • Brand Launches & Optimization• Omni-Channel Retailing Strategy – Discount & Premium• Revenue & Market Share Growth • Market Research & Industry Trends• Sustainability & Product Inclusivity • Conceptual Design & Idea Generation• Process Innovation & Improvement • Budget and P&L Management• Vendor Partnership/Brand Collaboration • Inspiring Leadership | DE & I Focus• Executive Leadership • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Experience

  1. Studio Owner

    Pause Studio

    Jun 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    We are disrupting the $47.5 billion US spa industry by creating transformative, unforgettable experiences that feature science-backed services designed to elevate overall health, and reduce the effect that physical and mental stressors can have on the body and mind.

Education

  • North Dakota State University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Apparel Design and Textiles

Skills

  • Brand Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Trend
  • Merchandising
  • Designer Partnership
  • Retail
  • Relationship Management
  • Textiles
  • Fashion
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Development
  • Storytelling
  • Process Improvement
  • Creativity
  • Budget Management
  • Market Research
  • Apparel
  • Product Vision
  • Conceptual Design
  • Creative Vision
  • Fashion Design
  • Vendor Management
  • Global Vendor Management
  • Design Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Style Leadership
  • Trend Analysis
  • Management
  • Private Label
  • Innovation
  • Coaching
  • Presentations
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Illustrator
  • Project Management
  • Category Leadership
  • Leadership

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