823 Advizers

Christine

Director Of Brand Partnerships

Neighborhood Goods

New York University, 2012
N/A

Christine has over 10 years of experience in sourcing brands, developing product, and building strategic partnerships across the retail industry.
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Sales and Client Management
Entrepreneurship
Honors Student
Scholarship Recipient
Pell Grant Recipient
Took Out Loans
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Greek Life Member

Q1Career path

E-commerce

Product Development

Fashion and Retail

5:09

"I was one of the first 10 hires and launched the home business and really built the platform from scratch and the home business from scratch."

Q2Main responsibilities

Business Development

Relationship Building

Negotiation

1:31

"build a relationship that supports both our business and theirs"

Q3Day in the life

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Teamwork

Communication

1:18

"It's calls most of the day. So a lot of brand Outreach one-on-ones with brand directors and Founders and then a lot of internal meetings."

Q4Most important skills - role

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Data Analysis

1:54

"In a startup environment, it's really important to be a great Problem Solver."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Creative Strategy

Data Analysis

Brand Partnerships

1:19

"I definitely love the kind of left brain right brain side where I can be both creative and analytical."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Time Management

Project Management

Relationship Building

1:16

"My biggest challenge is having enough time and capacity to put that level of care and involvement while still trying to scale the business."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Entrepreneurship

Product Development

Brand Partnerships

1:01

"There's always something new and different and I really appreciate the passion and care that these brand founders put into their work"

Q8Who thrives in industry

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Creativity

0:52

"People that thrive in this industry are definitely analytical, definitely creative. Problem solving is a big part of this."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Career Development

Skill Development

Industry Realities

1:12

"I wish that someone had told me that I would really pick up such a wide variety of skills. Just through my experience in the workforce alone."

Q10Entry-level positions

Brand Relationships

Entry-Level Jobs

Buying Industry

1:20

"I would highly encourage just getting started and getting in there at whatever level you can to continue building experiences and learning on the job."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Career Success

Relationship Building

Networking

1:43

"I've found so much more success...Through harnessing connections. I think Word of Mouth referrals are very, very powerful."

Q12College ideas for success

Time Management

Internships

Networking

1:44

"It really gave me the work ethic and also ability to time manage and balance multiple priorities."

Q13How identity impacted career

Leadership

Creative Industries

Brand Partnerships

1:43

"The industry has been very welcoming and open-minded, allowing for more creativity and opportunity."