Testimonials
"I first met Tina following my acceptance of a store manager role, under her guidance; she the Senior SM. Little did I know that she would be teaching me not only throughout my career, but as I grew personally and professionally.
Tina believed in me day one. She pushed me weekly, whether operationally or in the visual retail world. Her vast realm of experience from HR to running a successful sales floor was apparent on a daily basis. Her drive to make our businesses successful was very encouraging and knew she was always there for us to be heard.
As a green store manager to the market, with Tina’s guidance, skill set and knowledge I was able to build my own sense of management. Tina had an answer for every question, small or large. I appreciated and always welcomed her feedback as I knew it would continually help me grow and challenge me in the best ways.
I cannot thank her enough for all of her time, patience, and skillset that led me to where I am today."
Marissa Drake | Store Manager
"I was lucky enough to get to work under Tina, while we were both at Free People. Tina started out as my peer, but with her passion for management and fostering a positive work environment, it is no wonder she was quickly promoted. Once Tina became my Senior Store Manager, I truly started growing personally as a Store Manager. Tina believes in her teams, she stands behind her teams, she pushes her teams to be all they can be and more. Tina doesn't give up on you, Tina will give you honest and crucial feedback to ensure that you are on a path to success. I think the thing I love most about Tina, is she is not afraid to have the hard conversations, these conversations truly helped me grow as a manager. I would highly recommend setting up a consultation with Tina. Tina has been a mentor to so many people, this is what she is passionate about, given a chance, she can help you on your path to success!"
Michelle Armstrong | General Manager
"Tina has always been a huge inspiration in my life. I worked for Tina while in college at Free People Denver. She taught me what it means to be a strong manager and leader. She took me under her wing and demonstrated what it means to truly work hard. She gave me a huge opportunity to help manage a team and taught me skills that I now use in my professional life every day.
Tina stands out as someone who was and is a huge mentor in my life. Since my days at Free People, Tina has always been there to give me professional advice and wisdom. When I started my small business, Tina was very willing to meet with me and help in any way she could. Tina’s experience in retail is extremely applicable for someone starting out like me. Imagine being able to talk to someone who has already been through what you’re doing and is willing to tell you exactly what works and what doesn’t.
I highly recommend setting up a consultation with Tina because you’ll not only be inspired but challenged to push yourself to the next level. She’s been through it all and she’s exactly what you need to turn your passion into a career."
Brielle Layman | Market Manager
“I reached out to Tina because I was facing several challenges with my start-up that I could not solve. I launched a handmade clothing line that I was managing on my own and I realized my lack of business management experience and leadership skills were preventing me from making necessary decisions toward the company’s direction!
I met with Tina for a consultation, during which we discussed several topics including business leadership, brand direction, and new marketing tactics. She understood my specific industry, outlined clear goals to lead the company in the proper direction, and helped me identify the voice that my brand was missing. I truly appreciated that she willingly took the time to discuss my own personal strengths and weaknesses as a business owner, too.
One of Tina’s greatest strengths is her ability to create direction while keeping in mind the heart of your business throughout every step. Her mentorship has made all of the difference for me and I’m finally seeing growth and positive market response!”
Kristina Nilsen | Founder & Creative Director
“Tina will always stand out as a leader in my mind. When I was in college, I worked for Tina at Urban Outfitters. She quickly became one of my favorite and most influential managers. Looking back, it is apparent that Tina shaped me into the workplace leader I am today.
My teens and early twenties were full of learning, growth, and building a solid work ethic. When I think about the people who molded those parts of my life, Tina stands at the forefront of those memories. As a leader who not only makes sure things are done correctly the first time, she stands out as someone you can trust. There are not many managers in our lives who remind us of what it means to be a "good manager". Tina embodies this in many ways.
Throughout the many years of mentorship Tina provided me, I can genuinely say that she is someone I would recommend for anything. If you are looking for a person to put your full trust in, Tina is your person. Her level of professionalism and mentorship has not only shaped me as a leader in the work force, but as a woman today. I am lucky to have known Tina as long as I have, and even luckier to have been molded by her during my younger years.”
Ashley Schmidt | Instructional Designer, Assistant Vice President
Morgan Stanley
"Tina was a combo-platter of motivator, teacher and lifelong friend. An example of her motivating would be doing floor changes. Tina would lead with an action plan, pep in her step and enthusiasm. You definitely felt like you were a part of a team with her. It was always important to have music on, talk about current events and make each other laugh. It was a priority to work hard and have fun at the same time. Tina was also a great teacher. With her instruction, I developed the “Art” and “Science” skills behind retail. The importance of having a smile on your face, offering some knowledgable advice and knowing that the customer felt good about their experience at Gap. To her credit, Tina’s examples have helped shape the kind of employee I am today. I appreciate Tina and recommend her in any capacity in your life."
Joe O'Brien | Demand Planning Analyst
"I worked under Tina for close to year during her tenure as a Store Manager, as I was still growing in my management position. It was transparent to see that Tina’s past experience in the retail-world had given her valuable knowledge and insight that contributed to her performance, and we all sought to learn from her. It was her drive and passion that led our store to be the best that it could be. I’ve learned through Tina that without passion and dedication, your team and work environment is at a complete stand-still.
In order to grow, it is essential to be around leaders who are willing to teach and discipline in order to inspire you to achieve the next step. And that’s just what I obtained. Tina encouraged me and guided me to take the next step of my career, and I can only hope that I did the same for her. When she was then ready to take that step, it couldn’t have made more sense that it be consulting in the industry that she has endlessly contributed to and left her footprint in.
That being said, I’ve worked with Tina as her new journey has unfolded. I’ve seen the pieces come together and I’ve seen her determination to get started, and have no doubt that she will be successful in this endeavor. She has mastered her own unique form of top-level management, and now is willing to give-back and help others endure what she has already endured. We all need a mentor in our careers to get to where we are going, and I am so grateful that I was able to cross Tina during my adventure. Thank you, T!"
Amy Berry | Creative Direction