My time over at HOC was my greatest experience here at college. I got to learn so much about retail and sustainability that will support me in my future endeavors, and I got to work with the best people!
Final Project Outcome
This is one example of a display I made for the store! It's a piece of social media content I made that was Peaky Blinders themed, which is a very popular show, and the movie had just come out so the timing was perfect! I posted it with the caption "Don't mess with the Peaky Consigners!".
What I did
My main internship tasks over at HOC were photographing for the stores website, dressing mannequins, quality control, making displays, and creating social media content. I also learned how to pull orders, tag clothing, make creative signs, and put new clothes out on the store floor.
What I learned
My main takeaways were that working with clothing in retail is a lot more physical than I imagined. You are working a lot with your hands, especially when handling consigned clothes that customers bring in. I also learned that fashion, working with clothing, and interacting with customers is definitely something I enjoy and can excel more in. I am very much looking forward to doing this kind of work again in the future.
What’s next for me
I will be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City starting in the Fall of 2027 where I will continue my studies in Fashion and majoring in Advertising and Marketing Communications. My experience at SUNY Oneonta has prepared me for this moment and I couldn't be more grateful for my professors, friends and family, and my amazing internship boss, Kirsty Roefs, for making my experience so amazing. I plan on utilizing the skills I learned from my classes and jobs to better prepare me for the future!
