Virtual Young Alumni Q&A Series: Stories from the fashion & retail world
The fourth in our Young Alumni Q&A series for students & alumni. Come hear from young alumni who have been in your shoes and ask the questions you've always wanted answers to. The third session features 3 young alumni who have raised their hands to talk with students and alumni about working in fashion and retail with special emphasis on breaking into the fashion industry, ethical fashion and sourcing, and how to prepare for jobs and interviews.
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Featured Young Alumni:
Kelly Chu - Krieger '16
Kelly Chu is currently a Global Strategy Manager at Calvin Klein, working with the merchandising, marketing, licensing, real estate, and store operations teams to create a long-term strategy plan for the global brand. Prior to joining Calvin Klein, Kelly spent two years developing the global financial strategy and the North America Outlet e-Commerce strategy at Coach as well as two years in investment banking at J.P. Morgan. At Hopkins, Kelly was involved with Alpha Kappa Psi, Relay For Life, and the Marshal L. Salant investment team and was the Head TA for Professor Aronhime's Financial Accounting class.
Danielle Franco - Krieger '17
Danielle Franco is the Chief Strategy Officer and founding member of TO THE MARKET. She has been involved in helping large brands and retailers ethically source and manufacture from non-traditional suppliers in over 20 countries, including here in the United States. Danielle received her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University.
Marcia Zimmerman - Krieger '19
Marcia Zimmerman (A&S 2019) is a Marketing & Operations Analyst at bag brand Dagne Dover. In her role, she oversees consumer data analytics to uncover trends and help executives make better business decisions. She has been twice recognized nationally by the American Marketing Association as a top Marketing Scholar. At Hopkins, Marcia was president of Nest Strategies (JHU AMA), Chief External Affairs Officer for Kappa Alpha Theta, and studied Writing Seminars, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.