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RMPD Student Spotlight
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Jordan Connor Intern Hard Rock Spring 2012 
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I had an amazing opportunity to intern with Hard Rock International at their corporate headquarters in Orlando. I worked with the product development team and several others in the merchandising department. They gave me a great perspective on the life cycle of a product, from trend interpretation to design to seeing the final product on the shelves in the local store. This internship was a unique experience in that I was able to learn about product development, buying, allocation, logistics, and franchises. It also expanded my perspective on how such a vast company operates on a global level, but at the same time works with a relatively small team. I was lucky to work so closely with such a supportive, knowledgeable group that was always more than willing to teach me everything they knew! |
| The Kohl’s Department Store Internship is a great developmental tool for future leaders in the retail industry. The internship normally spans a ten week length, however seeing that I only needed a six week internship to complete my requirements for Product Development and Retail Merchandising major, the company comprised a shorter internship that would still give me the full benefit of executive level work with the company. Throughout my internship I have been able to develop at my own pace. Each day was a new opportunity for me to engage in many different dynamics of the company. Kohl’s is very open and interested in developing their leaders as much as possible, so there were no questions or training that I asked for that was given to me. The Kohl’s internship is not the typical copy or coffee aid internship. The internship is very hands on and will give any retail merchandising student a hands on view of the world of retail he/she would not be able to gain in the classroom. I am very excited about my development with Kohl’s. As the company continues to expand throughout the nation, my growth as a leader with the company magnifies as well. |
Corey Hooks Intern Kohl's Fall 2011 Currently in MIT Program 
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