Karin Cooney (She/Her)

Karin Cooney has over 30 years of work experience in various roles, primarily in the retail industry. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at Global Partners LP. Previously, they worked as the Head of Talent Acquisition- US at Primark from 2020 to 2022. Before that, they served as the Talent Acquisition & Development Manager at L’OCCITANE Group from 2018 to 2020, and as a Talent and Sales District Manager from 2016 to 2018 at the same company. From 2013 to 2016, they worked as a District Manager at Destination Maternity Corporation, overseeing multiple store locations. Karin has also held leadership positions, such as Director of Stores at Lyn Evans -potpourri designs from 2012 to 2013, Regional Manager- Retail Development at Macy's Merchandising Group from 2009 to 2012, and Store Manager at Coldwater Creek, Gap Inc., and The Walt Disney Company. Overall, Karin Cooney has gained extensive experience in talent acquisition, talent development, district management, and store management throughout their career.

Karin Cooney, SHRM-SCP (She/Her), has a background in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Merrimack College. Karin also attended Northeastern University, but their field of study is not specified. Karin Cooney has obtained additional certifications, including Predictive Index Practitioner from The Predictive Index, SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM, and SHRM California Law HR Specialty, also from SHRM. No specific dates or details regarding the certifications are provided.