Week 7: Kenneth Cole Productions

Kenneth Cole is well-known for being a philanthropic fashion business.  So, one morning of the program all the interns get to take part in community service in New York City.  Today, I was lucky enough to spend my morning representing what Kenneth Cole is about, but also making a difference in the lives of young children.  Instead of going to the normal office, each intern went straight to Port Authority.  At Port Authority there was a gated area in which all the Kenneth Cole interns were able to volunteer for the Fresh Air fund.  The Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit organization that provides free summer experiences to millions of children in the New York City area who come from low-income communities.  Before the children are sent off to the camp, they go to Port Authority to meet.  At Port Authority I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with the children.  We put on fake tattoos, colored, played card games, and more.  Last week I also attended a resume building workshop, which was really helpful because I was able to hear from the head of human resources herself.  She explained all the do's and dont's of resumes, which I was able to then take those tips and apply them to my resume.  The resume building workshop was definitely helpful.  My internship in general has been really rewarding, for I have truly begun to understand how a fashion business runs and operates as well as grasp a greater understanding of the marketing industry.  I have learned a tremendous amount so far and have met many remarkable, hard-working individuals.  My boss is extremely supportive and always keeps us motivated.  LSA has prepared me for this internship because through the classes I have taken I have learned diligence, persistence, patience, and most importantly how to work hard, stay focused, and give every project/assignment, no matter how big or how small, my all.