Career Spotlights
RISE Up is the NRF Foundation training and credentialing program that provides foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond.
Together with our partner, WorkJam, we've put together a series of videos that spotlight the careers in retail that some people may not know are available.
Hear directly from the associates at some of retail's biggest companies and learn how they found the jobs that've become their careers.
Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge
Kroger Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge shares details about her job and how her role helps her serve her community.
Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye
PetSmart Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye talks about how "you never get the same day twice."
Transportation Manager Allan Oliver
Kroger Transportation Manager Allan Oliver manages over 130 drivers delivering groceries in Columbus, OH. He shares what drove him to join the Kroger team.
Trailer Technician III Tim Caron
Walmart Trailer Technician III Tim Caron shares his career story — from his younger days in his uncle's shop to how joining Walmart helped him match his skills to his changing life priorities.
General Manager Samantha Feierabend
Old Navy General Manager Samantha Feierabend shares how the leadership she brings to her store provides associates with a clear opportunity for career growth through associate programs and intentional development.
Inventory Control Supervisor Tina Meyers
Kroger Inventory Control Supervisor Tina Meyers discusses her work in a distribution center, serving stores in Ohio and Michigan.
Store Leader Dylan Barone
"The hardest part about working here is not adopting every cat that I see," jokes PetSmart Store Leader Dylan Barone as he discusses the duties and responsibilities of leading a store.
Truck Driver Brandon Hirst
Walmart Truck Driver Brandon Hirst enjoys how his mobile "cubicle" allows him to explore the nation's lakes, streams, and waterfalls, all while being part of a team that looks out for one another.
Lead Pharmacy Technician Januari Vaughn
"I've been here for 14 years, and I wouldn't trade it for the world," says Kroger Lead Pharmacy Technician Januari Vaughn. "I love interacting with all the people. I love being able to be there, for them — with whatever they need."
Senior Lead of Customer Service Rubi Huerta
Old Navy Senior Lead of Customer Service Rubi Huerta enjoys making a difference in people's lives and appreciates how her team leader makes her feel safe as well as encouraged to strive for more.
Store Leader Lamaur Buck
Kroger Store Leader Lamaur Buck started at the company as a clerk while attending university. He shares a typical workday at his store — a 115,000 square-foot, high-volume store with over 200 associates.
Founder & CEO Torrance Hart
Founder and CEO Torrance Hart shares details about how she started her corporate gifting business and how previous careers prepared her.
