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Meet Haley Kilar – an event management expert who is very creative, strategy driven, and loves to bring together talent, entertainment, and events to create elaborate yet fun experiences. At ENCORE LIVE she assisted putting on concerts and corporate conferences, rewards trips, political events, and extravagant birthday parties.
Haley is a great motivator, describes herself as a leader, helps teams and employees grow through dynamic action plans. She also is a great problem solver where she can come up with solutions on the fly.
What is Haley looking for in her next gig? She would love to be in a creative industry as a client liaison where she can develop relationships with clients, and help them with their internal growth. Haley loves large, established companies where she can bring her creative background to help drive employee engagement.
Want Haley to join your creative team as a director or employee experience coordinator? Then connect with her here or at Emerging Blue.
Emerging Blue, Pop-Up Shop Staffing
Opening a pop-up shop right now is a great idea and here’s why.
As we emerge from lockdown, people have been missing the ability to touch and feel product and to interact with brands in-person. This is where pop-up shops come in. They provide an opportunity to craft a shop that allows for safe shopping and social distancing. Let’s face it, these are our two realities right now.
Given months of shutdown, we find that stores have excess inventory, and many have locations that have limited in-store shopping ability. Opening a Pop-Up shop would bring products to the consumer in a way that fits the new retail reality.
With the pandemic creating an economic whirlwind, and with many retail storefront vacancies to choose from, it is an opportune time to have a brick-and-mortar, short-term presence. Whether an outdoor shopping center, a kiosk, or a free-standing boutique, companies are likely to find a perfect fit for a pop-up location. We recommend checking out Storefront for a list of incredible retail locations.
Planning a safe and successful pop-up includes hiring and training a staff that is sensitive to both. Our team has been working with independently owned retailers and national brands to launch pop-ups this summer. We are actively supporting our clients with in-depth staff training on safe customer interactions for each pop-up.
Sure, this new retail reality has been tricky, but having a plan, training the team, and doing it right is the key to pop-up shop success. Now is the time to start planning.
*Emerging Blue, supports retail clients across the US by sourcing, hiring, and training staff who are a match for each brand while handling all payroll and human resource processes. To engage our team to staff your pop-up reach out here or at info@emergingblue.com.
Read the job description here, and directly apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1894503210
Meet Kristine Vegas, an expert Creative Services Manager with over 15 years’ experience working with known brands such as Title Nine, The North Face, and Lucy Activewear. Some wins for her that stand out were implementing project management tools at The North Face and Lucy Activewear, rolling out the processes, and ensuring everyone was trained and set up for success. She also managed the large outdoor retailer event in Denver for The North Face. She successfully led the project, from hiring outside vendors to guaranteeing the agenda went effortlessly the day of the event. In addition, she strongly believes in sustainability and presented her data, saving The North Face over $300K with conversion to recycled materials.
Kristine’s added value is that she is a strong team leader, a collaborator, and prides herself in her seasoned communication skills. She defines herself as a people person, and loves to grow teams. What is next in store for Kristine? She is looking to join a creative services team for a retail, digital, or SaaS company where she can bring her project management skills to an awesome organization. If you are looking for a creative project manager, then Kristine is the leader you need.
Connect with Kristine here or at Emerging Blue!
Amplifying Black voices is more important than ever right now. In honor of Juneteenth, we’d like to highlight 10 of our Favorite Fashion Influencers.
{ Cynthia Andrew }
New York-based Cynthia’s bright aesthetic and gorgeous travel content sets her apart. She is expert at tailoring her style to express herself in business and pleasure alike. Cynthia abides by her four benchmarks of dressing - carefree, colorful, feminine, and fun.
Instagram: @simplycyn
Website: simplycyn.com
{ Ada Oguntodu }
Follow Ada for her unfussy, but refreshing style. She embraces color and is not afraid to play around with silhouettes and styles.
Instagram: @stylebyada
Website: noordinaryshe.com
{ Frederique Harrel }
U.K. blogger Freddie Harrel is a street style star, with a distinctive sense of style that makes her stand out. She flawlessly mixes menswear with a love for bold colors, crazy accessories, high heels and dresses.
Instagram: @freddieharrel
Website: freddieharrel.com
{ Tamu McPherson }
Tamu is the epitome of überchic. Her approach to fashion is exuberant, and experimental. She mixes colors, textures, and prints with abandon & pins her approach on her Jamaican roots.
Instagram: @tamumcpherson
Website: alltheprettybirds.com
{ Soraya De Carvalho }
Soraya shares a mix of family shots and street style outfits, nailing the lighting in every photograph. Chic, glamorous and classy with flawless images make her page the ultimate style go-to.
Instagram: @styleismything
Website: styleismything.net/
{ Folake Hunton }
Folake’s style is effortless, classy and totally sassy! She is unafraid to don bold colors and take fashion risks. In addition, you can go to her page for daily style ideas and body goals.
Instagram: @stylepantry
Website: stylepantry.com
{ Asiyami Gold }
Nigerian born fuses her passion for design, photography and traveling and translates it into storytelling imagery. Her distinct eye for aesthetics is evident in all of her creative ventures.
Instagram: @asiyamigold
Website: asiyamigold.com
{ Karen Blanchard }
Karen is a British fashion blogger and YouTuber. Her wardrobe is a delightful mix that encompasses many different categories of fashion. She dips her pinky toes into designer, but mixes it up with bargain vintage. Her feed includes styling tips and trend reports.
Instagram: @karenbritchick
Website: wheredidugetthat.com
{ Natasha Ndlovu }
Natasha has perfected the art of the outfit shot. Her looks showcase her personality. They are effortless yet aspirational and feature key accessories.
Instagram: @natashandlovu
Website: bisousnatasha.com
{ Tosha Eason }
Follow Tosha for her refined ensembles, her flawless photography, or her best beauty secrets.
Instagram: @tosha_eason
Website: bambisarmoire.com
Meet Krista Borley, a Merchandising Expert with over 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Her merchandising proficiency is boundless from her most recent roles at Stitch Fix and Quiksilver, to managing both wholesale and vertical businesses in department store, sports/surf industry, and contemporary markets. In addition to her team-building skills, Krista’s merchandising roles have consisted of working closely with her cross-functional partners in design, production, and marketing to put collections together and strategically create programs to increase market share. In addition to her merchandising skills, she also has a background in styling and talent acquisition.
What’s next for Krista? Great question! Krista is looking for a role where she can bring her analytical and creative skills to drive revenue. She’s looking for a hybrid role where she can manage product, build strong teams, and deliver top quality work. She is the Jill-of-All-Trades that will help your company grow and deliver results. She loves contemporary brands that are up and coming or established organizations needing fresh talent and are ready to take their business to the next level.
Interested in Krista joining your merchandising team? Link up with her here to connect and read more about her or @ Emerging Blue.
Do these phrases sound familiar to you?
“I’m drowning, I need to hire someone fast.”
“Our WFH policy is so outdated. We need a revamp ASAP.”
“Our business just took off and we need to look at our structure and determine how to take our organization to the next level.”
At Emerging Blue, we hear this all the time too. That’s why we created EB 360; an easy yet effective approach to external recruiting and HR support. It’s like a recruiting agency getting married to an in-house Director of HR, or an internal recruiter growing 8 arms like an octopus.
Yup, we come in, join your team (kinda) and help you where you need. Hiring; HR policies & procedures; Org development; Outplacement services…just to name a few.
Our recent partners are saying things like “The EB 360 Service from Emerging Blue has been a perfect fit for our team and business. The EB team took the time to understand our brand and our culture, which led to a more effective recommendation of candidates. They were timely, resourceful, open to feedback, and followed through on commitments. Given the size of our business and speed by which we are growing, the EB 360 Service through Emerging Blue has been an incredible addition to our team." Chris Phillips, CEO, Mizzen+Main.
And… “At Best Made, we needed a flexible but fast hiring solution to support us across of a variety of functional roles. We partnered with EB 360 to take this on, under a clear and transparent, non-commission based engagement. We were impressed and extremely happy with the experience and service. EB delivered on all of our needs, were available and were able to shift priorities as the business evolved.” Tim Sharp, CEO, Best Made Co.
It's simple. We are a team of Recruiting and HR pros, have been there and seen it all. So, if you feel like you’re drowning, let EB 360 be your life raft. We’ll fill jobs fast while lowering your cost per hire. We’ll rewrite policies that are compliant and meet all federal and state laws. We’ll offer expert advice and hands-on support with your organizational charts, job descriptions and succession planning opportunities.
Let our talent be your strength.
Meet Tristan Modena – An innovative product development expert specializing in footwear, who has delivered advanced products that positioned companies like VANS and VF Asia Pacific for profitable success. In addition to his proven ability to balance creative with manufacturing, he aligns brand strategy, sales / operations (S&OP), and marketing needs. He is a collaborative problem-solver working across business lines to deliver cost-effective solutions, meeting demanding product deadlines, while managing risk.
From innovation and material development, to fit and wear testing and product management… Tristan can do all that. He loves to innovate new ways of maximizing efficiency and manufacturability while improving cost, quality, and delivery. What’s next for him? Tristan wants to join a footwear development team where he can really add value and bring some international business experience to the table.
Want Tristan as part of your team? Connect with him here or reach out to us at Emerging Blue.
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2. AceThelnterview - bridges that gap and provides tools to write and chat about industry concepts to better prepare you for the interview.
3. Geeksforgeeks - this site offers thoughtful and well explained examples for interview questions.
4. Leetcode - helps enhance your skills and knowledge all while preparing you for technical interviews.
5. Guide4info - provides career insight and advice, and motivational stories.
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Meet Isaiah — Isaiah Boswell is a critical-thinking and intellectually curious Supply Chain Analyst who has vast experience in retail supply chain from top companies like VANS and American Eagle. Not only is he highly capable of building global networks by negotiating with vendors and customs brokers, he is also a diplomatic communicator with the ability to influence and win buy-in with stakeholders. While holding accountability for inventory levels, he has strong perseverance to effectively steer through difficult situations. His excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all situations allows Isaiah to achieve in any environment.
What is Isaiah looking for next? He wants to take on a supply chain role where he can bring his planning and analytical skills to a growing team within the fashion or healthcare industries. If you are looking for a driven and outstanding Supply Chain Analyst who is also an Excel expert, then Isaiah is the talent you need.
Connect with Isaiah here or by contacting Emerging Blue.
If you are looking for a collaborative PR & Marketing/Events Assistant, Chelsea Blockey is your next superstar hire. Her work with #influencers, #PR and #eventmanagement, as well as her #marketing analytics capabilities are all on point. Chelsea describes herself as veracious, with great PR and product experience from her time at Zimmermann. and BaubleBar Inc.. She takes complex project details into her own hands and uses her initiative and passion to deliver results.
What is the next perfect job for Chelsea? She is looking for a challenging role with a #fashion or #beauty brand, and wants to bring her #creative mindset to a marketing and PR team to make a lasting impact.
If you want get the job done, add Chelsea to your team!
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