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Guess what happened today that totally blew my mind? So, I was just going about my business at work when I turned around to help a customer, and guess who it was? Jessica from my White House | Black Market days! Talk about a blast from the past! It was such a pleasant surprise to see her, and as we caught up, it got me thinking about our time at WHBM. You know, it struck me that a lot of people know how much I love visuals, and Jessica played a huge role in igniting that passion in me. She was the one who really introduced me to the whole visual space thing. Thanks to her influence, I was able to make a smooth transition from working on visuals at WHBM to doing the same at Victoria’s Secret, all while excelling in sales. And let's not forget my stint as the Merchandise Team Leader at Aerie before landing the gig as Store Manager. Jessica was like the spark that set off this whole exciting journey of exploring how far I could take my merchandising skills and sales prowess. It's funny how these little chance encounters can make you reflect on how far you've come, right? It's moments like these that make me appreciate the journey and the people who have been a part of it. Who would've thought a regular day at work could turn into a trip down memory lane and a reminder of the impact someone can have on your life and career? 💚 #AerieReal #Growth

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Thanks LIVERPOOL LOS ANGELES for a great two days together! Getting to see the beautiful new seasonal line that the store owners are going to be able to offer their customers was so fun. Coaching them to stay in budget might be a problem 😄 ...Coming together though gave me 4 other wonderful things to celebrate: 1. Promotions-loved getting to acknowledge Otaner King Garcia well deserved promotion.  2.  New friends-loved getting to meet those that joined the family this year.  3.  Special moments-loved getting to wish Filomena Happy Birthday in person. 4.  Learning-loved in person learning from and appreciation of the complexity of the team. When you come together in person there is energy that can’t be replicated in the virtual work world…doesn’t have to be one or the other but for me the balance is important. Vegas in 2 weeks at 110 degrees my opinion might be different 😉.  Today I’ll take coming together for the win.  

Do you know what time it is? Yes, you got it right, it's TUESDAY TRIVIA CHALLENGE DAY. With this being the final challenge of 2023 we are going to change it up a little this week. It has been a wild ride since we started to expand the company in July this year. We appreciate all of your support and engagement to help us along the way. Today, we will be asking for more of your help in our trivia question of the day. If you have been following us this year we have told you many stories about the company, the people who work here, and what we do. Our question of the day focuses on feedback. True honest, unadulterated feedback. It's going to be a multi question with many possibilities to win. So, here we go with our question(s) of the week: How long have you been following us? Are you following all of our pages (Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram)? What is one thing you have learned about us this year? What have you liked about us and what we have been doing on social media? What is one thing you didn't like or what we could do better at? These are all subjective questions and with that, there can be multiple winners, but we are looking for feedback in order to get better in the future. Thank you for your feedback. The winners will be announced later tonight so we can get you your prize before the holiday. And here is a bonus question for an even larger prize: How many cat employees do we have? Name them. Good luck to everyone who participates and Thank you all for your support this year. We certainly appreciate it and all you do for us. Let's Make Today Glimmer. #trivia #challenge #contest #handmade #handmadejewelry #handmadegifts #handcrafted #glass #art #handmadeart #wholesale #retail #jewelry #madeinusa #madeinamerica #madeinSC #americanmanufacturing

An important chapter in my life came to a close this week! It marked the end of an incredible career with Six Flags Entertainment Corp. It’s been a wild ride - pun intended! I could not have been more blessed to work with such an amazing group of individuals over the year's. So, I am officially looking for my next adventure that I hope to love just as much! Here's to new beginnings and finding my next passion in life. 🍾 #Sales #SalesLeadership #SalesOptimization

Will you be joining us today? 😎 An overview of the stickiest bits of Morrisby per year group and key messages/uses/lessons for each stage Access the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gFvSBJ3 #SummerWebinar #CareerGuidance #CareersLeaders #Careers #Destinations

Getting your product to your consumer! Day 3 Hosted by Marks and Spencer at their Marble Arch store - things got very real! Kicking us off was Lauren Mallon bringing real energy and honesty in sharing her career journey - important theme being just how far attitude takes you in unlocking breadth & experiences. Hantian Wang brilliantly brought to life the magic of range & spacing - how to stand out and insight into what your customers (Buyer) are prioritising. Our teams were joined by some outstanding graduates Niamh Timpson Hannah Connolly Gregor Munro Millie Stewart who took our teams to stake out different channels (Stores, Restaurants, Pubs etc.). Prompted some excellent thinking around the right channels for the right brands. This is part of the magic of the industry: it's so very relatable and the deeper you dive, the more interesting it becomes. Our delegates felt the same - teams were getting strategic about who was staying/who was going: there's some tension brewing with laptops being slammed shut as soon as anyone who isn't in your team approaches! A huge thank you to the team Marks and Spencer for a brilliant and thoughtful experience - particularly Becky Cock who took the reins mid-way through and delivered such a cracking day. Over half-way now! The energy levels have been sustained, the quality questions keep coming - what a treat to have a front row seat! Psalt

Happy 25th Anniversary to Jim Rygula! We asked him a few questions about his time with Accord Carton. Q: What do you like best about your role? A: The best part of my role at Accord is that I get to work with everyone, and we are like family. Q: What has kept you at Accord for this long? A: I have stayed at Accord this long due to the camaraderie, security and flexibility here. Q: What are you most proud of at Accord? A: I am most proud of seeing packaging that our company manufactured in the store and on the shelves. Knowing I had a hand in the appearance and quality of that package gives me great pride. Q: What superpower would you choose to have? A: I would choose strength as my superpower because I would then have no limitations in my abilities to help people. 

Always one to watch! It is one of the best case studies for knowing: 1) When and where to play to your strengths! 2) The importance of brand communications! 3) The value of your people! Keep the journey going Gymshark, we all keep learning!