Washington Shoe Company
Sara (Fitzpatrick) Kimball has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Sara (Fitzpatrick) is currently working at the Washington Shoe Company as a Creative Director. Prior to that, they held positions such as Product Design and Production Manager, Product Manager, Interim National Sales Manager, and Business Development Account Executive at the same company.
Before joining the Washington Shoe Company, Sara worked as a Senior Vendor Manager at Sears Holdings Corporation - Kenmore Direct, where they were responsible for managing the B2B Kenmore product assortment and relationships. Sara (Fitzpatrick) played a crucial role in rationalizing the appliance assortment, identifying new vendors and products, and educating sales executives.
Sara's earlier experience includes working at Nordstrom, where they held various roles such as Multi-Channel Buy Planner, Multi-Channel Buyer, National Buy Planner, Direct Buyer, Multi-Channel Assistant Buyer & Planner, Direct Inventory Manager, NW Regional Assistant Buyer, and National Assistant Buyer. Throughout their tenure at Nordstrom, they achieved impressive results, exceeding sales targets and improving regular price sales while reducing markdowns.
Overall, Sara (Fitzpatrick) Kimball's work experience spans across different positions in the retail industry, showcasing their expertise in product management, sales, merchandising, and vendor management.
Sara (Fitzpatrick) Kimball has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Washington. The exact start and end years of their education are not provided.
Washington Shoe Company
Washington Shoe Company was founded in 1891 with the mission of creating durable boots to withstand the extreme weather conditions of the Alaska Gold Rush. Over time, the company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of footwear for men, women, and children under the Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum brands. At the heart of its success is a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, which drives the company's ongoing efforts to develop functional and affordable footwear for all. The company’s flagship brand, Western Chief, is well-known for its innovative 3D frog and ladybug kids' rubber boots, which revolutionized the character rain boot category. These beloved boots were recently selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2022 and can be found on the Western Chief website, westernchief.com. To learn more about Washington Shoe Company and its various brands, including Chooka (shopchooka.com), and Staheekum (staheekum.com), please visit their websites. Additionally, the company's nonprofit organization, Wear A Big Smile Foundation, is dedicated to supporting children and families in need and can be found at wearabigsmile.org.