823 Advizers
Christine
Director Of Brand Partnerships
Neighborhood Goods
New York University, 2012
N/A
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."