Kelli Coyle
About Kelli Coyle
Kelli Coyle is the Development Operations Manager at Anthropologie, where she oversees store openings and relocations, managing budgets and coordinating with various teams. She has extensive experience in store operations and holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University.
Current Role at URBN
Kelli Coyle serves as the Development Operations Manager for Anthropologie, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she operates out of the Austin, Texas area and is responsible for leading an average of 4-5 store openings or relocations each year. Coyle coordinates with various teams, including Store Operations, Marketing, Training, and Product Information, to ensure the successful execution of new store and special projects. She manages project budgets and communicates with the brand finance department to align financial resources with operational needs.
Previous Experience at Anthropologie
Prior to her current role, Kelli Coyle held multiple positions at Anthropologie, contributing to her extensive experience in retail operations. She began as a Senior Customer Service Associate from 2009 to 2010, followed by roles as Store Operations Assistant from 2010 to 2012, and Senior Store Operations Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. Coyle also worked as a Store Operations Coordinator from 2012 to 2016, where she gained valuable insights into store management and operations.
Internship at Nicole Miller
Kelli Coyle completed a six-month internship at Nicole Miller from 2008 to 2009 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This early experience in the fashion industry provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that she later applied in her roles at Anthropologie.
Education and Expertise
Kelli Coyle studied at Drexel University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Design and Merchandising from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in retail operations and development, particularly in store layout planning and project management.
Project Management and Coordination Skills
In her current position, Kelli Coyle pre-plans stockroom layouts for all new store and relocation projects. She attends programming meetings to strategize store layouts and partners with the New Store Opening Visual Manager to update Fiscal Year planning sheets. Coyle also trains new store opening leads, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in the store opening process.