Brand Management and Marketing (B.S. FTM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAllie Daughtrey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Altar\u2019d State<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Merchandising Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Knoxville, TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Allie](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095943\/FDB62373-2ED9-4E32-A060-FA1C0956EF65_1_105_c-Allie-Daughtrey-2-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI worked with the tops and sweaters department, where I was able to learn the ins and outs of the buying process and the everyday life of what it means to be a buyer at Altar’d State. I was also able to get firsthand experience working with vendors and seeing the products go from a concept to the sales floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We were given several projects in our two months working at Altar’d State, but our biggest project was a group project where we were assigned to reinvent “AS Revival,\u201d Altar’d State\u2019s athletic brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI learned so much every single day, from what it means to work in the fashion industry to how much I love the process of buying. From this internship, I was able to recognize that buying\/merchandising is what I want to do in my post-grad career, and it has made me very excited to go into the fashion industry and start my own path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy favorite part of my internship was working with the head buyer and assistant buyers that I was working under in the tops\/sweaters department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are people I now consider role models and mentors. They taught me so much in my short time as an intern and have given me so many tools and advice to be successful in the industry. They were so patient and taught me what it means to be a part of a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meredith Gaskill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Macy\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Buying Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>New York, NY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Meredith](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095943\/1691645654469-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI did daily sales reporting and worked on various projects with my buying team! I did competitive research, trend analysis and Excel reporting in order to help my buyer with her tasks and strategies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How did this experience impact your college plan\/career trajectory? Do you still want to pursue the same types of jobs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis experience gave me a lot of clarity on what type of job I want to look for within the fashion industry! It also showed me what it would be like to live in New York City before fully committing to a job there in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was there anything during your internship that surprised you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI realized how interconnected everyone is in our industry and developed a network that I can keep in touch with moving forward! I learned a lot of our industry is about who you know, so I am going to keep networking and meeting people as I go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah Gruver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Assistant Merchant Intern for Gifts and Impulse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Sarah](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095943\/1686342316006.jpeg-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI learned that this is definitely the career path that I want to follow. Through projects, meetings, and presentations, I learned that I am more resilient than I give myself credit for. I learned how to communicate better in a professional setting and gained more presentation confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy favorite part of my time as an intern was our team outing. Everyone at Kohl’s makes the interns feel extremely welcomed and important. My team specifically did not treat me as an intern but as if I was already on their team full-time. They allowed me to grow and learn however I felt that I needed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Wilson College fully prepared me for being professional, timely and willing to reach out to make connections throughout my summer. I had confidence in knowing what I was doing was useful and important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My experience with class presentations from the Wilson College definitely helped me be extra prepared for my industry presentations. Also, a lot of FTM coursework allowed me to be ahead of some of my peers when doing some of the key functions of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allison Henry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Dillard\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Little Rock, AR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Allison](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/03DD62F2-304F-496A-A7D3-60DE6B45CE7B-Allison-Henry-1-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWe rotated weekly throughout different departments, so our days and weeks often looked very different. Some of the tasks my days usually included were checking sales, sitting in on vendor meetings and fit meetings, and working on assigned projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIt’s hard to pick one favorite, but I loved getting to fly to Dallas with all of the other interns and MDPs (participants in the Merchant Development Program) for a few days. It was such a fun experience for us to travel together and then visit stores and the Cosmetics Buying Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We got to see one of Dillard’s biggest and most successful stores and speak directly with the team members on the sales floor that contribute to Dillard’s success. We also got to meet and learn from the team at the cosmetics office and have lunch with the vice presidentof cosmetics, who has spent many years working her way up at Dillard’s and had also previously worked for one of Dillard’s competitors. It was very fun to spend time with her to see the passion she has for the business and pick her brain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was there anything during your internship that surprised you? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nOne specific thing about Dillard’s that surprised me was that they own about 80% of their real estate. When we talked with Chris Johnson, the chief financial officer, we learned a lot about Dillard’s financial position and how they were able to survive through the coronavirus. Many of their competitors don’t own much of their real estate and were struggling to make rent during the coronavirus,, but that was one thing that really helped Dillard’s not to have to worry about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also just learned a lot about the industry as a whole in terms of how much goes into the process of developing one simple clothing item and the full process of making it from the initial design stage to the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Hutchens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>J. Crew Group, Madewell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Merchandising Intern for Women’s Woven Shirts and Outerwear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>New York, NY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI collaborated with the assistant merchant for women\u2019s woven shirts and outerwear throughout the assortment process for the spring 2024 by effectively assorting seasonally appropriate and trend-forward items for each month. I analyzed competitors\u2019 current product assortments to gain insight into the assorting process for the spring and fall 2024 collections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I partnered with the design and supply chain teams to present recommendations based on financial insight and previous sales data regarding fabrics, fit and colorways. I worked alongside the planning and allocation teams to effectively distribute merchandise for the spring months based on the season\u2019s sales, prevalent trends and target consumer behavior. I also completed an internship project that sought to gain influence among Generation Z customers while retaining the trust of Madewell\u2019s current consumer base through a collegiate-inspired capsule collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThroughout this internship, I worked collaboratively with the design, supply chain, planning and allocation teams while simultaneously being immersed in the role of a merchant. I gained skills relating to time management, collaboration and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy favorite part of this internship was meeting the CEO of J.Crew Group, Libby Waddle. She discussed her experience in the fashion industry thus far and provided great advice for students who would soon be looking for jobs within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malia Marshall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Hill and Co. Creative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Event Planning Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Charleston, SC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nUnderstanding how you work under pressure oftentimes helps you a lot when deciding what kind of career and job you want in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also figured out that I enjoy the creative side just as much as the logistical side, which made me realize I really want to find a job where I can do both at the same time. When planning an important event, such as a wedding, especially at the magnitude that we were, both of those things play a huge part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWorking a wedding at the house the tv show \u201cOuter Banks\u201d used for the character Sarah Cameron!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nBecause FTM focuses on both fashion and textiles, it’s easy to fluctuate between interiors, textiles, and fashion. So, while I felt that I had much more experience in fashion than interior design, I was able to use all the things I had learned and apply them to my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maggie McCullough<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Marketing Strategy Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Milwaukee, WI <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Maggie](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095941\/1686344856209-1-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMost of my day was spent in meetings with my team, where we planned the content strategy for the Kohl’s homepage on their website and mobile app, as well as the Kohl’s coupons page. I got to help with this planning process from conception to final creative. I also worked on competitive analysis research throughout the summer that I was able to present to my team as well as other cross-functional teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy favorite part of my time as an intern was getting to learn in a hands-on environment where I could see the impact that my work was having. One of my favorite parts of my role was getting to be a part of the planning process and then see my team’s ideas come to life on the website and mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nI had taken multiple courses at Wilson College prior to my internship where I had the opportunity to build and develop marketing plans. This experience made me far more comfortable when I was actually working on similar projects during my internship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, I found that I was already familiar with a lot of the processes, terminology and competitive landscape that I needed to know when working in marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jenna Segmiller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Belk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Buying Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Charlotte, NC <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Jenna](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095941\/315E4FD9-7591-4A7C-A201-3C5065924F37_2.JPG-3-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy daily responsibilities included helping with the Monday reporting, creating and maintaining purchase orders and attending marketing meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I worked on two projects during my internship. One was an individual project where I created a hindsight for the quarter two suits and the Limited department. This project was useful for my buying office because we analyzed what sold well for us the previous year and where we could improve the buys for the next year. I also worked on a group project with the other interns. We looked at Belk’s HR benefits and how they compared to their competitors. We made suggestions on how Belk could improve their HR benefits to appeal to Generation Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThrough this internship, I was able to learn and grow in my ability to adapt and react to change. The retail industry is always changing, but this was the first time I had gotten real exposure to handling these changes. I learned problem solving skills and how to adapt in the fast paced environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also developed numerous professional skills. Every other week, I completed a LinkedIn course in professional speaking, time management, collaborating with peers and problem solving. These courses were really helpful and I was able to apply a lot of these skills during my internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMy time at the Wilson College helped me prepare for my internship in numerous ways. I used a lot of what I learned in FTM 420: Retail Math. Since I had already taken a retail math course, I had a head start when my internship class started taking our own retail math classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Altar\u2019d State<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Merchandising Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Knoxville, TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I worked with the tops and sweaters department, where I was able to learn the ins and outs of the buying process and the everyday life of what it means to be a buyer at Altar’d State. I was also able to get firsthand experience working with vendors and seeing the products go from a concept to the sales floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We were given several projects in our two months working at Altar’d State, but our biggest project was a group project where we were assigned to reinvent “AS Revival,\u201d Altar’d State\u2019s athletic brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I learned so much every single day, from what it means to work in the fashion industry to how much I love the process of buying. From this internship, I was able to recognize that buying\/merchandising is what I want to do in my post-grad career, and it has made me very excited to go into the fashion industry and start my own path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My favorite part of my internship was working with the head buyer and assistant buyers that I was working under in the tops\/sweaters department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are people I now consider role models and mentors. They taught me so much in my short time as an intern and have given me so many tools and advice to be successful in the industry. They were so patient and taught me what it means to be a part of a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meredith Gaskill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Macy\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Buying Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>New York, NY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I did daily sales reporting and worked on various projects with my buying team! I did competitive research, trend analysis and Excel reporting in order to help my buyer with her tasks and strategies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How did this experience impact your college plan\/career trajectory? Do you still want to pursue the same types of jobs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This experience gave me a lot of clarity on what type of job I want to look for within the fashion industry! It also showed me what it would be like to live in New York City before fully committing to a job there in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was there anything during your internship that surprised you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I realized how interconnected everyone is in our industry and developed a network that I can keep in touch with moving forward! I learned a lot of our industry is about who you know, so I am going to keep networking and meeting people as I go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah Gruver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Assistant Merchant Intern for Gifts and Impulse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I learned that this is definitely the career path that I want to follow. Through projects, meetings, and presentations, I learned that I am more resilient than I give myself credit for. I learned how to communicate better in a professional setting and gained more presentation confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My favorite part of my time as an intern was our team outing. Everyone at Kohl’s makes the interns feel extremely welcomed and important. My team specifically did not treat me as an intern but as if I was already on their team full-time. They allowed me to grow and learn however I felt that I needed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Wilson College fully prepared me for being professional, timely and willing to reach out to make connections throughout my summer. I had confidence in knowing what I was doing was useful and important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My experience with class presentations from the Wilson College definitely helped me be extra prepared for my industry presentations. Also, a lot of FTM coursework allowed me to be ahead of some of my peers when doing some of the key functions of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allison Henry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Dillard\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Little Rock, AR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We rotated weekly throughout different departments, so our days and weeks often looked very different. Some of the tasks my days usually included were checking sales, sitting in on vendor meetings and fit meetings, and working on assigned projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s hard to pick one favorite, but I loved getting to fly to Dallas with all of the other interns and MDPs (participants in the Merchant Development Program) for a few days. It was such a fun experience for us to travel together and then visit stores and the Cosmetics Buying Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We got to see one of Dillard’s biggest and most successful stores and speak directly with the team members on the sales floor that contribute to Dillard’s success. We also got to meet and learn from the team at the cosmetics office and have lunch with the vice presidentof cosmetics, who has spent many years working her way up at Dillard’s and had also previously worked for one of Dillard’s competitors. It was very fun to spend time with her to see the passion she has for the business and pick her brain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was there anything during your internship that surprised you? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One specific thing about Dillard’s that surprised me was that they own about 80% of their real estate. When we talked with Chris Johnson, the chief financial officer, we learned a lot about Dillard’s financial position and how they were able to survive through the coronavirus. Many of their competitors don’t own much of their real estate and were struggling to make rent during the coronavirus,, but that was one thing that really helped Dillard’s not to have to worry about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also just learned a lot about the industry as a whole in terms of how much goes into the process of developing one simple clothing item and the full process of making it from the initial design stage to the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Hutchens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>J. Crew Group, Madewell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Merchandising Intern for Women’s Woven Shirts and Outerwear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>New York, NY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I collaborated with the assistant merchant for women\u2019s woven shirts and outerwear throughout the assortment process for the spring 2024 by effectively assorting seasonally appropriate and trend-forward items for each month. I analyzed competitors\u2019 current product assortments to gain insight into the assorting process for the spring and fall 2024 collections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I partnered with the design and supply chain teams to present recommendations based on financial insight and previous sales data regarding fabrics, fit and colorways. I worked alongside the planning and allocation teams to effectively distribute merchandise for the spring months based on the season\u2019s sales, prevalent trends and target consumer behavior. I also completed an internship project that sought to gain influence among Generation Z customers while retaining the trust of Madewell\u2019s current consumer base through a collegiate-inspired capsule collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Throughout this internship, I worked collaboratively with the design, supply chain, planning and allocation teams while simultaneously being immersed in the role of a merchant. I gained skills relating to time management, collaboration and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My favorite part of this internship was meeting the CEO of J.Crew Group, Libby Waddle. She discussed her experience in the fashion industry thus far and provided great advice for students who would soon be looking for jobs within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malia Marshall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Hill and Co. Creative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Event Planning Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Charleston, SC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Understanding how you work under pressure oftentimes helps you a lot when deciding what kind of career and job you want in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also figured out that I enjoy the creative side just as much as the logistical side, which made me realize I really want to find a job where I can do both at the same time. When planning an important event, such as a wedding, especially at the magnitude that we were, both of those things play a huge part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Working a wedding at the house the tv show \u201cOuter Banks\u201d used for the character Sarah Cameron!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Because FTM focuses on both fashion and textiles, it’s easy to fluctuate between interiors, textiles, and fashion. So, while I felt that I had much more experience in fashion than interior design, I was able to use all the things I had learned and apply them to my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maggie McCullough<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Marketing Strategy Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Milwaukee, WI <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Most of my day was spent in meetings with my team, where we planned the content strategy for the Kohl’s homepage on their website and mobile app, as well as the Kohl’s coupons page. I got to help with this planning process from conception to final creative. I also worked on competitive analysis research throughout the summer that I was able to present to my team as well as other cross-functional teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was your favorite part of your time as an intern?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My favorite part of my time as an intern was getting to learn in a hands-on environment where I could see the impact that my work was having. One of my favorite parts of my role was getting to be a part of the planning process and then see my team’s ideas come to life on the website and mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I had taken multiple courses at Wilson College prior to my internship where I had the opportunity to build and develop marketing plans. This experience made me far more comfortable when I was actually working on similar projects during my internship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, I found that I was already familiar with a lot of the processes, terminology and competitive landscape that I needed to know when working in marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jenna Segmiller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Intended Graduation: <\/strong>May 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Belk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Title: <\/strong>Buying Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internship Location: <\/strong>Charlotte, NC <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat were your day-to-day responsibilities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My daily responsibilities included helping with the Monday reporting, creating and maintaining purchase orders and attending marketing meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I worked on two projects during my internship. One was an individual project where I created a hindsight for the quarter two suits and the Limited department. This project was useful for my buying office because we analyzed what sold well for us the previous year and where we could improve the buys for the next year. I also worked on a group project with the other interns. We looked at Belk’s HR benefits and how they compared to their competitors. We made suggestions on how Belk could improve their HR benefits to appeal to Generation Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you learn about yourself and what professional skills did you develop? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Through this internship, I was able to learn and grow in my ability to adapt and react to change. The retail industry is always changing, but this was the first time I had gotten real exposure to handling these changes. I learned problem solving skills and how to adapt in the fast paced environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also developed numerous professional skills. Every other week, I completed a LinkedIn course in professional speaking, time management, collaborating with peers and problem solving. These courses were really helpful and I was able to apply a lot of these skills during my internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you think your time at the Wilson College helped prepare you for your internship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My time at the Wilson College helped me prepare for my internship in numerous ways. I used a lot of what I learned in FTM 420: Retail Math. Since I had already taken a retail math course, I had a head start when my internship class started taking our own retail math classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Belk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Hill and Co. Creative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>J. Crew Group, Madewell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Dillard\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Kohl\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Macy\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employer: <\/strong>Altar\u2019d State<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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