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JBIER FASHION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Adeline Gori
"One of the strongest aspects of my internship experience was the opportunity to collaborate closely with a group of incredibly talented and knowledgeable individuals. We were constantly bouncing ideas off each other, which led to the creation of some truly great content. Another highlight was working alongside Jess. I learned so much from her guidance and expertise throughout the internship. Being part of a smaller team meant I got to wear a lot of different hats, take on real responsibilities, and really see the impact of my work."
Makinley Harrison
"My internship at JBIER was an incredibly hands-on and impactful experience in fashion merchandising and e-commerce. I was directly involved in Poshmark engagement, product listings, pricing strategies, analytics, visual merchandising, trend research, customer engagement, and live selling across platforms including Poshmark, Wix, eBay, and Curtsy. Being promoted to Merchandising Team Lead was one of the most rewarding parts of my internship and helped me become much more confident in my leadership abilities. I was trusted with meaningful projects that directly impacted the business while receiving the support and guidance I needed to grow. This experience confirmed that I want to pursue a career in merchandising and gave me valuable skills that I can carry into future roles."
Virginia Sanders
"My internship at JBIER gave me the confidence to become more independent in my work and communicate more effectively with others. Through hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, performance management, resume review, interviewing, and candidate communication, I gained a comprehensive understanding of the role of Human Resources within an organization. I developed essential skills in leadership, time management, organization, professional communication, scheduling, and attention to detail that will undoubtedly benefit me in my future career. I also learned how to communicate with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the recruitment process remained smooth and efficient. Working with Jessica also showed me how to become a stronger leader, and I left the program feeling much more prepared to manage people effectively.”
Hope Alinaitwe
“As an intern for JBIER, I have gotten to practice more professional communication and work with a team of like-minded individuals. Truthfully, I have gained more knowledge and experience through trial and error. I also learned what it means to assist in social media platform management and expand my creative pursuits through weekly content creation. My favorite projects have revolved around creating Instagram stories for two JBIER accounts. I have the full range and guided mobility to simply create and observe how my own work translates to those who come across JBIER's social platforms.”
Kate Zuckerman
"From the moment I started, I was welcomed by the team and felt like I knew everyone already. The highlight of my time here at JBIER is definitely the amazing team members and mentorship I receive. The people here make my day everytime I work and have helped me grow and learn in the best ways possible. Everyone is so great and understanding and loves to collaborate. This makes the team environment and work culture so inspiring and welcoming. It is truly great to be working alongside people that have the same interest, aspirations, and dreams as you do."
Delanie Weber
"When I first started at JBIER, having a fully functioning online business was a dream that we worked toward every day. By the end of my internship, we had built a fully operational online store, and learning how to develop the e-commerce business was the best hands-on experience I could have asked for. This internship gave me the confidence to work remotely while still bringing my best self to my responsibilities every day. Being able to discuss my fully remote internship during interviews helped me land my dream job after graduating from Marist College. I began my career as an Associate Merchandise Planner at Centric Brands and was later promoted to Merchandise Planner for Accessories."
Roberta Vasili
"My internship at JBIER helped me stand out throughout the job-application process. Even though I did not attend a fashion school, having hands-on experience in fashion merchandising gave me a meaningful advantage. I was able to highlight practical skills including Excel, inventory management, and retail math, which were crucial for the positions I pursued. The experience helped open doors for me in the fashion industry. I also developed valuable leadership skills after becoming a Team Lead and learning firsthand what effective mentorship looks like."
Matheus Ferreira
"These past few months have been some of the most rewarding of my life. I’ve worked on countless tasks such as Lookbook designs, website optimizations, and even Designing for the JBIER Branded Merch line. I think the biggest accomplishment for me has by far been the implementation of the JBIER Career Page on our website. Being a team lead for web design and digital marketing has been amazing and I can’t express how much I've learned. I am proud to have been able to gain so much experience across different areas of the business while also teaching and leading my wonderful team!"
Chloe Zampelli
"I am currently an Associate Buyer at TJX, where I buy stationery for HomeGoods. After completing the planning program, I was promoted into buying. During my internship at JBIER, contributing to the recruitment and interview process helped me become more confident in making business-driving decisions. Being promoted to Project Management Team Lead was a major accomplishment that strengthened the leadership, time-management, and other soft skills I use every day in my career, including balancing multiple priorities. My favorite part of the program was connecting and working with others who were equally passionate about pursuing careers in fashion."
Madyson Rhody
"The JBIER Internship program was a very big part of my career journey! This has helped me a LOT in not only landing my full-time job as a Merchandise Coordinator at Full Beauty Brands in NYC right after graduating from JBIER, but also being successful and collaborative in a fast-paced real-world workplace. I not only learned about the fashion and retail industry, and what it takes to be a part of it, but also learned a lot about myself and what I can truly achieve. Being promoted to Team Lead allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and learn what it takes to be a leader. At JBIER, I also enhanced my skillset in communication, organization, problem solving, and even building up my confidence! Jessica is my biggest inspiration! Between her continuous support, mentorship, and leadership, she helped me realize my true potential and how to follow through with my goals. The experience and skills I developed as an intern has been very prevalent in my career, and without Jessica and her program, I would not be where I am now."
Rachel Glaser
"This internship has impacted my life in many ways. From helping to create a schedule/structure for my weekdays, to assisting me with cultivating new work relationships in the industry, JBIER's Fashion Merchandising Internship has truly helped me gain great experience in regard to both fashion and retail, through learning the ins and outs of an e-commerce business. Some important skills that I've built upon, from this internship, include learning how to professionally work in a remote setting, lead and communicate with a team of interns, exercising retail math through advanced excel formulas, and improving my customer relations skills through problem solving and direct communication. In addition, our founder Jessica has not only created a welcoming environment, but one which is also incredibly collaborative and exciting. I love that she is someone who is always approachable and open to new ideas! This internship will be one that I will never forget and I'm so thankful for my experience."
Arushi Jain
“My experience at JBIER was an amazing journey that helped me develop teamwork, project management, and leadership skills while gaining confidence in my future career path. I learned how to collaborate with a diverse group of people in a positive and motivating work environment. I am especially proud that I became a Rosé Team Lead shortly after joining JBIER. It was a major responsibility, but with Jessica’s guidance and the support of my team, I excelled in the role and further strengthened my leadership skills. I am grateful to have been part of JBIER and will cherish the experience for a lifetime.”
Alyssa Butac
"Being a Team Lead helped me show employers that I could take on responsibility, and they consistently asked what I accomplished in that role. JBIER helped me transition into my job by teaching me how to work remotely, meet new people, communicate professionally, and handle situations with customers and clients."
Jonathan Selzer
“I enjoy all my duties and responsibilities, including editing and managing the website, creating new web pages and designs, creating video projects... My favorite projects that give me pride in my work has been the ability to design the CAP workshop web pages and create video's for the CAP and Kickstarter fundraising projects. Working with Jessica has been a great and positive experience! I have appreciated all her support and help to help me grow personally and professionally. Jessica is a great person all around who I want to do the best work I can for.”
Ellie Stringham
"I love how hands on this experience is and the ability to work on different projects that relate to your interests. JBIER has such a fun and inclusive work environment. You really get to connect on a personal level with Jess and your team and build strong, meaningful relationships. Skills and experiences I gained through my role were definitely organization. I’m not the best at organization, but I definitely had to learn about that and in my current role, get better at doing that. I’d definitely say teamwork as well because again, it was very collaborative. Joining JBIER has been one of the best decisions I have made."
Virginia Navas Perez
"Working at JBIER has been extremely fun and rewarding. Developing in a creative role and learning the audience of each platform like Instagram and Pinterest has been such a valuable experience. The responsibility of various tasks, being part of the behind the scenes, and taking control of projects have all helped in enhancing my growth and knowledge in social media and marketing. I am now more knowledgeable on the creative aspect of marketing alongside its analytical aspect. It truly has been an honor working and collaborating with such an amazing team, alongside having the support of our founder, Jess.”
Chloe Childs
"Working at JBIER has been extremely fun and rewarding. Developing a creative role and learning the audience of each platform like Instagram and Pinterest has been such a valuable experience. The responsibility of various tasks, being part of the behind the scenes, and taking control of projects have all helped in enhancing my growth and knowledge in social media and marketing. I am now more knowledgeable on the creative aspect of marketing alongside its analytical aspect. It truly has been an honor working and collaborating with such an amazing team, alongside having the support of our founder, Jess."
Zoe Zeff
"JBIER offers a unique dynamic unlike any other business I have worked for. I was able to not only see the behind-the-scenes operations, but also integrate my ideas which posed an opportunity for personal and professional growth. I also feel strongly about the sense of mentorship I have been able to develop with Jessica that continues outside of the internship. She has played a significant role in helping me to succeed in this program, but more importantly, in my future ventures."
Eleanora Malouf
"Since becoming a Team Lead, I have learned how to best utilize my leadership skills. I have mastered the art of delegation as well as encouraging open communication. I have also learned how to manage multiple social media platforms while collaboratively producing content with my team. I have learned the ins and outs of the recruitment process, skills which I will value forever."
Sydney Osbon
"Working for a startup was extremely rewarding because my contributions did not go unnoticed. The opportunity to work with students from across the country allowed me to connect with people from different backgrounds and career aspirations while learning from one another. I further developed my organizational and time-management skills while expressing myself creatively in an environment where Jess was always open to new ideas. Even within a completely virtual environment, the team generated creative ways to advance e-commerce and built meaningful professional relationships. The experience encouraged me to share ideas confidently and continually do my best work."
Hannah Noel-Sieber
"Currently, I am working as a Digital Marketing Coordinator for a skincare company, and I got the job through connections from this internship program. JBIER helped me learn what I liked and disliked by letting me try many different kinds of work, which made it easier to narrow my post-graduation path. The experience also taught me to use my network and portfolio to stand out in a competitive job market."
Nicole Amalfitano
"Being an intern at JBIER is an overall amazing experience. Jessica is an amazing boss and has created an environment that supports everyone. I have gained so much knowledge and new skills that will stick with me forever. The team is collaborative and helpful, making my time at JBIER even better."
Gabriella Rocha
"JBIER has such a positive work environment and inclusive atmosphere. Everyone is really supportive of one another and truly loves their job. Joining Jbier was honestly one of the best choices I have ever made. I have gained so many skills along with friendships I know will last a lifetime."
Corinne Dottori
"Two rewarding accomplishments come to mind since being appointed team lead for JBIER’s fashion merchandising and product management department. The first being the strides my team and I have made regarding our following on Poshmark. Since taking on this role beginning in mid-May, the merchandising team and I have worked hard to gain over 6,000 followers on Poshmark. Since implementing a stringent accountability document regarding Poshmark engagement, I have seen our purchases, follower count, and likes sky-rocket. Additionally, gaining an in-depth working knowledge of fashion merchandising through platforms such as Wix and Facebook Commerce Manager, then helping teach my team members these skills has been truly rewarding. The instances where I see my strategies and mentorship yield results for Jbier is the ultimate reward."
Shannon Gorman
"I could tell just by the interview process that I would fit right in at JBIER and that my experience, skills, and insight would be a valuable asset to the team. It was refreshing to see so many people within this community whose skills overlap into many fields and not just one. It made me realize I was working with a community of amazing and passionate people."
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