Jerry Mathis was invited as a guest speaker, on September 16 to discuss his journey as a Sales Manager and how we can become successful.
Mr. Mathis is the Assistant General Manager of Tory Burch and an Adjunct Professor at The Art Institute of Houston. Jerry has worked in many different facets of the industry, from PR to Creative Direction, and he is an alumnus of Paris American Academy in Paris, France and an FGI Executive Member.
During his visit, he shared with us his voyage thru the different clothing stores he once worked. One of his first jobs was working for Talbots and then transitioning to Visual Merchandiser in Forever 21, where he enjoyed the working schedule and weekends off. During his time in Forever21, Mr. Mathis had the opportunity to apply as Manager for the store but decided to wait in taking that step since he felt he was not ready. Then another opportunity open to apply for the position of Co-Manager in Express, while he was working in that position he learn to be a good leader and gain experience in recognizing the brands quality and being able to sell it to the customers.
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This time meant working for Macy’s, were Mr. Mathis saw the great opportunity for growth in his career. Jerry worked as Sales Manager for 4 yrs, allowing him to lead his team into great success. During this opportunity, he was also able to grow academically in receiving a MBA, Management, and Marketing from Lamar University. Due to this personal accomplishment, he had the chance to be part of the Vice President program in New York. This program is to prepare those candidates that have the skills and qualifications in leading a Macy’s department store. This allowed him to become Merchandise Team Manager in Memorial City
(The retail industry main aspect includes small stores that sell products directly to consumers. Mike took over the lease of a building and wanted to transform it into a fully functional department store that offered a variety of products.)
The Metamorphosis of Johnny Tremain Johnny Tremain is like a butterfly; he went through a transformation. Johnny Tremain is a book by Esther Forbes about a crippled boy during the American Revolution and the events he endures. Johnny Tremain was a very dynamic character because people and events affected him. People change main characters in many books. Johnny Tremain is no exception.
It was through this man that Gillis landed his first job. And just like that, he had an understanding and definition of how he was going to make it and a start to his new life. Tony, the owner, tested Gillis by means of leaving the store unattended for hours on end with only Gillis in there working. This was to test his trust and see if he would steal anything or do anything bad while he was not watching him. But his tests were unsuccessful because Gillis knew his values and was trying to make it on his own the right way instead of the wrong
Nordstrom is one of the top retailers in the United States. With a solid brand image and a sound financial situation, Nordstrom is relentless in their expansion in the US, and are beginning to expand into international markets. Nordstrom takes pleasure in providing state of the art client support and having experienced sales people. In order to hold their position as the most successful high-end retailer in the United States, Nordstrom must continue to figure out ways to improve their brand image and customer satisfaction. Nordstrom’s current business working strategy is successful but I believe there are a few ideal solutions that the organization could apply to further enhance the organization. Due to the aggressive characteristics of the fashion retail store market, it is crucial that Nordstrom preserves an aggressive advantage providing the highest level of customer support as possible.
George Calombaris is an Australian chef and a judge of the MasterChef Australia. He is the owner of seven restaurants in total.
They line up. The adrenaline is pumping, the gate drops and they are off. The crowd cheers for their favorites as they go around the first turn. Everyone is excited and nervous as they approach the first jump. Ricky Carmichael is a professional dirt bike racer and this is probably how he has felt a number of times as he began a race.
Ever since Mickey Mouse was created in 1928, Disney has been at the forefront of the cartoon world. Every youngster has a favorite Disney character or movie. Over the years they have created some of the best movies of all time. However, Walt Disney hasn’t always been successful. He survived bankruptcy in 1922 and had to rethink how he was going to approach his life. I think it is safe to say the approach he took was the right one. One of his first productions was an animated short film Alice’s Wonderland, which turned into what we know as Alice in Wonderland. Mr. Disney’s first attempt at a feature-length animated film debuted in 1937 after three years of production. His masterpiece of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of his most awarded movies. Following World War II Disney Production was in a substantial amount of debt. They needed to come out with a new movie that would win over the public of America. They came out with just the right movie, Cinderella, in 1950. This was their biggest hit since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs some 15 years ago. Because of Cinderella Disney Productions stayed in business and could go on to produce many more heartwarming movies.
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Every Sunday night at seven p.m., this song would come on all over the country. The Mickey Mouse Club a legendary T.V. Show. Mugs, Shirts, Toys, Posters sold. One man started everything. That very special man’s name was Walt Disney.
With a name like Walt Disney, it seems like you are expected to do great things and have your name known across America. From a young age, Walt Disney had an interest in all things animation. Growing up in a time where animation and TV was making its first appearances, Walt Disney wanted to be a part of the sensation. Striving and pushing forward with his natural talent of the creative arts and entertainment, Mr. Walt Disney became one of the most well-known entertainers that is mentioned all around the world. His great animation and artistic works but also with his world famous characters and popular theme parks, the first one, Disneyland, being built in Anaheim, California in 1955.
Throughout the course of history there has been many remarkable people that have created an impact on the world. But what is hero? Robert F. Kennedy once said, “Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or lots of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a ripple of hope.” Meaning a true hero is someone who can stand up for an idea, or can help eliminate the unfair treatment in which the rights of a person are ignored; and everytime gives people the faith that everything is going to be okay after all. John Lennon is a good example of a hero based on Robert F. Kennedy's description of a hero. John lennon is a hero because he peacefully fought against war through his fame and music, promoting peace and inspiring many people.
Walt Disney was born December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents are Elias Disney, and Flora Call Disney. Walt has three brothers and one sister. When Walt turned 4 years old, the family moved to Marceline, Missouri where they lived on a farm. Their neighbor's in Missouri helped Walt find his love for drawing. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911. Walt attended Benton Grammar school, where he fell in love with motion pictured movies. In 1917, Walt joined the Red Cross after, which he was sent to Europe where he was an ambulance driver (Stewart, 2009, pg.13). Walt became a more serious drawer while he was in France. Mickey mouse was born in 1928 it was the first animated cartoon with sound and gained a positive response from the audience. Walt Disney had become popular by this time with all the companies wanting the rights to Mickey Mouse. This is where Walt began his motion picture career. Besides Walt's famous career he had many ups and downs in his life. When he was little he suffered from dyslexia and his dad was struck with typhoid fever, after his company went ...
Richard Matheson, an acknowledged writer of the 20th century, may seem as a simple horror artist who creates stories to scare his target audience. However, many of Matheson’s stories contain meaningful topics that relate to modern day issues. This can be seen through the works “Button Button”, “Nick of Time”, and “No Such Thing as a Vampire”.
For Mr. Lauren, the starting point is always his concern for quality and attention to detail, while the creative drama comes from his own romantic sense of elegance and reverence for authencity. Always true to his own purely American vision of fashion, his products are nearly as diverse as the country that inspires them. He designs a wide range of products, including menswear, womenswear, boyswear, girlswear, home furnishing, eyewear, scarves, shoes, hosiery, fragrances, handbag, luggage and leather goods. And the stores that carry his products are located across the United States and around the world.
Walter Elias Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walter Disney, also known as Walt, was an American motion-picture artist, a television producer, and a showman of his time. He was an entrepreneur. Walt attended Chicago Art Institute and Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. He was known as the triumph of the American imagination. Walt Disney was a very influential person because he was the inventor of Mickey Mouse, he added color and sound to animation, and he created a major theme park for all ages.
Fred’s sales territory spanned across eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey, and as an added bonus for any sales role, he had a charming personality and used this skill in developing relationships with secretaries and nurses of medical institutions. He was very efficient in his work and would not waste the customer’s time when he would call on businesses. He also had a wealth of knowledge on the products he sold, and