Ali Hummel

Ali Hummel has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the retail industry. Ali is currently the Senior Director of Merchandising, Planning & Design at tentree, a position they have held since January 2022. Previously, they served as the Director of Merchandising & Design at the same company from May 2020 to January 2022, and as the Director of Merchandising from March 2019 to May 2020.

Prior to their time at tentree, Ali worked at Aritzia where they held the role of Buyer from December 2016 to March 2019. Before that, they were the Production Manager at Aritzia from December 2013 to December 2016. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring timely and quality product delivery at the best price for the brand. Ali also managed product development, vendor negotiations, and implemented cost-saving initiatives.

Ali's work experience also includes roles at Bootlegger, where they were a Buyer from July 2012 to December 2013, and an Assistant Buyer from August 2007 to July 2012. As a Buyer, they maximized sales by identifying trends, analyzing sales and inventory, and ensuring the right assortment was delivered. As an Assistant Buyer, they managed purchase orders, samples, and performed administrative tasks.

Early in their career, Ali gained industry experience as an Intern at Sears Home Office, where they worked closely with Men's Technical Designers and Product Developers, assisting them in product development tasks. This internship provided their with valuable knowledge about the product life cycle.

Overall, Ali Hummel's work experience showcases their expertise in merchandising, planning, design, and buying within the retail industry.

Ali Hummel attended Ryerson University from 2003 to 2007 and obtained a Bachelor of Design degree in Communications and Marketing. In 2006, they briefly attended the University of Technology Sydney, where they studied Fashion Communications. Prior to their enrollment at Ryerson University, Ali Hummel attended Camosun College from 2002 to 2003, focusing on Business Administration with a major in General Studies.