The 11 weeks that I was interning absolutely flew by. It feels like just yesterday they had the intern breakfast and that I was ringing the buzzer for the very first time. Now I know the press closet in and out (well, somewhat), I know what everyone likes to order & could recite their daily lunch order if needed, I learned about wholesale and retail, I learned what it was like to love your job, and I learned what it was like to work at a small company. The Dannijo team were more than co-workers, they were friends.
I enjoyed every second at Dannijo and was always learning something new. Oh, and the people that work there? They're incredible. Everyone welcomed me with open arms and really invested in me & my time in the city. In between teaching me about the company, (sales specifically), they would tell me good places to eat dinner, suggest things to do on the weekends and even suggest good wine to drink.
- Send jewelry samples to magazines or celebrities via the PR company
- Organize & maintain the sample closet
- Assist the Director of Sales on a daily basis (I was the sales intern specifically, woop woop!)
- Schedule and organize returns
- Pull jewelry based on theme, color, story, etc.
- Analyze sales reports
- Assist with buyer meetings (Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, etc.)
- Create spreadsheets to help with organization for: international buyers, USA buyers, check-out and check-in sheets
- Assist e-commerce, customer service and logistics
Goodbyes are always strange, don't you think? Normally I would say, "See you tomorrow!" or "See you Monday, have a great weekend!" Today I had to say that I enjoyed my time immensely at Dannijo, and that hopefully I would be back soon to visit. Fingers crossed one day even moving to the city, or even be back at Dannijo (#dream). The uncertainty of leaving a city and a routine you are used to is overwhelming.
The last day of work was like any other day, but sprinkled with all of the good things -- cupcakes, cards, eating lunch together, hugs and purchases. Cupcakes: Baked by Melissa. Cards: Paper Source. Eating lunch together: Bubby's with Erika and Elizabeth. Hugs: for the whole team. Purchases: the Iroquois cuff and the Jovana earrings.
To my unpaid internship, you taught me more than I could have imagined. Every dollar I spent whether it be my lunch that day, subway passes and summer housing, it was all worth it. This experience was unforgettable, and when I walked away on my very last day, I cried.
So to you Dannijo, I owe you a lot! Thank you for teaching, helping, guiding and loving me. You'll always have a special place in my heart.
