When I got to
Belk’s Headquarters I was beyond ready. I'd spent the last month and a half preparing for this one
moment. I designed a complete collection, traveled to my manufacturing company in New York and went straight into sample production. Everything was riding on this one moment. As I waited to receive my samples back from my production team I literally tossed and turned at night wondering if I'd chosen the right leathers, shades, and if my measurements were right on point. The sample process is very expensive so there was no room for error. When I got them they were perfect and I was 100% ready to present them to Belk.
I was at fedex kinkos until 11:00 the night before to be sure that I had a complete line-sheet in color & spiral bound for each of the twelve senior executives. I wanted them to have something to walk away with that would remind them about my brand and myself. I had my talking points, and I was ready to give it all I had. Arlene Goldstein Belk’s VP of Trend Merchandising & Fashion Direction introduced me to the twelve senior executives. Among them were Belk’s corporate handbag buyer Pam McElroy and John Thomas the Executive VP of Private Brands.
moment. I designed a complete collection, traveled to my manufacturing company in New York and went straight into sample production. Everything was riding on this one moment. As I waited to receive my samples back from my production team I literally tossed and turned at night wondering if I'd chosen the right leathers, shades, and if my measurements were right on point. The sample process is very expensive so there was no room for error. When I got them they were perfect and I was 100% ready to present them to Belk.
I was at fedex kinkos until 11:00 the night before to be sure that I had a complete line-sheet in color & spiral bound for each of the twelve senior executives. I wanted them to have something to walk away with that would remind them about my brand and myself. I had my talking points, and I was ready to give it all I had. Arlene Goldstein Belk’s VP of Trend Merchandising & Fashion Direction introduced me to the twelve senior executives. Among them were Belk’s corporate handbag buyer Pam McElroy and John Thomas the Executive VP of Private Brands.
Seems so nerve wrecking to go through that process. I'm glad you got through it and did a great job.
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Thank you Kimberly, yes it was extremely nerve wrecking but very worth in the end! ;o)
ReplyDeleteIm so proud of you. Great job. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamika!
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