A little bit about M.E. (my.experience.)
Name: Allison Saretsky
Nickname of choice: A++
Current industry: Fashion/Retail Marketing
Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys: Dressed up as Scary Spice through 3 years of Junior High & High School. Respect it.
My roots.
Hometown: Lloydminster, AB/SK (Canada's only Border City!)
School attended: Ryerson University
Program: Fashion Communications, Bachelor of Design
Approximately how many classes I slept through: None. Figured out an AM schedule with my compadres, which "rotated" us through our morning classes
Favourite crunch-time snack: All-Bran Strawberry Squares & Fruit Loops with Skim Milk
Nickname of choice: A++
Current industry: Fashion/Retail Marketing
Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys: Dressed up as Scary Spice through 3 years of Junior High & High School. Respect it.
My roots.
Hometown: Lloydminster, AB/SK (Canada's only Border City!)
School attended: Ryerson University
Program: Fashion Communications, Bachelor of Design
Approximately how many classes I slept through: None. Figured out an AM schedule with my compadres, which "rotated" us through our morning classes
Favourite crunch-time snack: All-Bran Strawberry Squares & Fruit Loops with Skim Milk
In the beginning.
Favourite first industry-related job or internship: Assistant to HBC's Fashion Director, Suzanne Timmins
Company: Hudson Bay Company
How many years ago: Five
What this experience taught me: Express your opinions honestly. Maria Cornejo is always the new black
The one thing I can’t believe I did here: Spent 52 hours straight in the same 400-foot office space
Company: Hudson Bay Company
How many years ago: Five
What this experience taught me: Express your opinions honestly. Maria Cornejo is always the new black
The one thing I can’t believe I did here: Spent 52 hours straight in the same 400-foot office space
Why I’m cool now.
Current employer: Holt Renfrew
Position: Interactive Marketing Coordinator
Cubicle, desk or office: Desk at a semi-cubicle, like to think of it as my "Pod"
Favourite song to get you pumped for work: ANYTHING Hall & Oates, Dirty Dancing by NKOTB
What’s interesting about what I do: The Interactive side of Marketing is constantly evolving, my job description's been completely rewritten during the past 32 months
What I love about this job: Working alongside an interesting "motley crew" of Marketers. My shoe collection's also appreciated the attention!
Work I would prefer to give to the intern: Both have been AMAZING! A big plus is copywriting skills, not a soft spot for me, just time-consuming, so any help in this department is appreciated!
How can you be as cool as me?
Never leave home without: Red, Red Lipstick. YSL, Chanel or NARS
Just say 'NO' to: I should learn to say no to 60-hour work weeks. Should, coulda, woulda...
Advice for people wanting to take your job: Ask questions, learn how to work big with a tiny, tiny budget. Network, but be prepared to apply online!
Caveats of the industry: I'm not my customer (a luxury consumer) by a long shot, but I'm learning more about him & her
Kick-ass perks: Shoe + Collection
You wouldn’t believe me if I told you: Somebody also said something about Sample Sales... (but you didn't hear that from me!) Thought about Slalom Snowboarding as a career. Yes, a lofty, lofty goal.
Closing statement: Be good, be bold & speak well of others. You and They will benefit in the long haul.
I asked Allison for a doodle. This is what I got.
Speaks to her dedication ;) I'm starting the bid at $50...
Speaks to her dedication ;) I'm starting the bid at $50...
you should include this fun fact in round two: allison likes to add letters in her pronounciation of words and names for no reason at all. it makes her stand out and sound smart and silly all at the same time!
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