FASHION BOARD APPLICATION 2013 2014
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN FASHION, BUT I NEVER THOUGHT THAT A CAREER IN THE FASHION WORLD WAS ATTAINABLE FOR ME. AFTER BEING ON THE FASHION BOARD, I VE REALIZED THAT MY DREAM OF WORKING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS CLOSER THAN I VE EVER IMAGINED! SAMANTHA CHOI, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP If you re a high school student who wants to explore the exciting and ever-changing world of fashion, then learn from some of the best as a BP. Fashion Board Member.
As part of the BP. Fashion Board, you ll Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling and the world of retail. Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events. Meet others your age who are also passionate about style. Be a BP. brand ambassador and share your style tips, trends and insights with friends and family. SOUND GOOD? Receive career insights and advice on college. Please keep the following in mind: Membership requires an ongoing reliable time commitment. You ll be part of monthly meetings and seminars, each of which usually last one hour at your local Nordstrom store. And as a BP. Fashion Board member, you ll be a representative of the Nordstrom company, and should convey a professional and courteous manner at all times. The board term is August 2013 May 2014. Here s how to get started 1. Your application for this non-paid member position must be completed in full and turned in to your nearest Nordstrom of choice by March 15, 2013, with the following: The complete Application form Your Fashion Project (page 6) The Statement and Signatures form (page 8) Two Letters of Recommendation (pages 9 and 11) 2. You ll also need to include: Your high school transcript (staple it to the back of the application). Your minimum cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5, and you must be a high school student in the 2013/2014 school year. 3. You and your parent or guardian will need to read and sign all the appropriate pages. All applications received by March 15, 2013, will be reviewed. If you re selected for an interview, you ll be contacted by phone or email by April 1. Late, unsigned or incomplete applications will not be accepted. There s a checklist on page 13. Make sure you don t forget anything! We d love to have you on board. Good luck and have fun with your fashion project! 3
BP. FASHION BOARD APPLICATION Applicant s name Phone Email Address City State Zip High School City Parent/guardian s name and phone Emergency contact and phone (if different from above) For the 2013/2014 school year you will be a: Freshman c Sophomore c Junior c Senior Cumulative GPA (must be at least 2.5) Please attach a current transcript to your completed application. Your Nordstrom store location of choice What activities are you involved in? School activities, positions and dates involved: Other activities (community, social, etc.), positions and dates involved: What s your current or previous work experience? Company Position Dates Responsibilities Company Position Dates Responsibilities 4
How did you hear about BP. Fashion Board? What are you most proud of? (Tell us in 200 words or fewer. Attach a separate piece of paper if necessary.) Tell us about your hobbies or special talents. What excites you about fashion retail? (check all that apply) c Selling c Managing c Buying c Visual Display c Public Relations c Advertising/Marketing c Other: What are your fashion career goals? How can BP. Fashion Board help you achieve those goals? (Tell us in 200 words or fewer. Attach a separate piece of paper if necessary.) 5
Your fashion project. We want to see what you love about fashion. Are there particular looks or trends you like? Do you admire your friends natural style or have a celebrity style icon? This is your time to show us your style, so get creative! Tear out looks from magazines. Take snapshots of your friends. Make a collage. Design a poster. Create a photo album. Whatever you d like! (These are just a few ideas to get you going so have fun!) Package your fashion project creation with your completed application. Include your name, address, email address and phone number on the back of your project in case it becomes separated from the rest of your application submission. Your fashion project will not be returned. Check out our BP. Fashion Board page at: facebook.com/bp.nordstrom Check out our blog! blogs.nordstrom.com/bp Share your style! #nordstrombp 6
BEING ON THE BP. FASHION BOARD, I GAINED INVALUABLE INSIGHT INTO THE FASHION WORLD; I LEARNED ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM MARKETING TO TREND FORECASTING. BRITTANY MOORE, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP 7
BP. Fashion Board Authorization and Release I m aware of the requirements and responsibilities for membership on the BP. Fashion Board. I feel my school, family and personal activities will allow me to devote the time and energy necessary to be a successful member. I understand the commitment required in being a BP. Fashion Board member and would like to be considered. If I am selected for membership on the BP. Fashion Board, I agree to the following additional terms: I understand that I am responsible for travel to and from my local Nordstrom store for meetings and activities. I understand that by providing my email address to Nordstrom, I consent to be added to the Nordstrom email marketing list. I assume and accept any risks and hazards incidental to my participation on the BP. Fashion Board. In consideration of the opportunity to participate, I release, absolve and agree to hold harmless NORDSTROM, Inc., its subsidiaries, contractors and agents, and their respective employees from any and all liability for injuries, illnesses, damages and/or costs resulting from my participation on the BP. Fashion Board, including the use of Images described below. I grant permission to Nordstrom, its employees and agents to take, use, reproduce, alter or publish visual/audio images ( Images ) of me. Images include, but are not limited to, photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video recordings, audio clips or accompanying written descriptions. I agree that Nordstrom owns the Images and all rights related to them. The Images may be used in any manner or media without notifying me, such as websites, publications, promotions, broadcasts and advertisements. Use of Images may include posting with first name, last name or school as identifiers. I waive the right of prior approval of the use, reproduction, alteration or publication of the Images and hereby release NORDSTROM, Inc., its subsidiaries, contractors and agents from any and all claims for damages of any kind resulting from the use of the Images. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all its terms and execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance. Name (please print) Email Signature Date Signature of parent or guardian (if under 18 years of age) 8
BP. Fashion Board Letter of Recommendation #1 Use this form or, if necessary, attach a separate piece of paper to the back of the application. APPLICANT FILLS OUT: Applicant s name High school RECOMMENDER FILLS OUT: We d love to hear why you think the above applicant would be a great asset to the BP. Fashion Board, and what his or her unique qualifications may be. How long have you known this individual? In what capacity? Name (please print) Signature Date 9
BP. Fashion Board The BP. Fashion Board is a one-year program run by Nordstrom to bring together high schoolers who are passionate about fashion. As a part of this board, members will: Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling and the world of retail. Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events. Meet others their age who are also passionate about style. Be a BP. brand ambassador and share their style tips, trends and insights with friends and family. Receive career insights and advice on college. Thank you for your time and willingness to provide a letter of recommendation. 10
BP. Fashion Board Letter of Recommendation #2 Use this form or, if necessary, attach a separate piece of paper to the back of the application. APPLICANT FILLS OUT: Applicant s name High school RECOMMENDER FILLS OUT: We d love to hear why you think the above applicant would be a great asset to the BP. Fashion Board, and what his or her unique qualifications may be. How long have you known this individual? In what capacity? Name (please print) Signature Date 11
BP. Fashion Board The BP. Fashion Board is a one-year program run by Nordstrom to bring together high schoolers who are passionate about fashion. As a part of this board, members will: Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling and the world of retail. Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events. Meet others their age who are also passionate about style. Be a BP. brand ambassador and share their style tips, trends and insights with friends and family. Receive career insights and advice on college. Thank you for your time and willingness to provide a letter of recommendation. 12
Make sure you remember to c Complete your Application (pages 4 and 5) c Attach your personal Fashion Project (description on page 6) c Fill out and sign your Statement and Signatures form (page 8) c Ask two people who know you well to fill out and sign the Letters of Recommendation (pages 9 and 11) c Attach your high school transcript We look forward to hearing from you! Mail or hand deliver your application package to your Nordstrom store of choice, ATTN: BP. Fashion Board. All applications must be received by March 15, 2013. Late submissions will not be considered. If you re selected for an interview, you ll be contacted by phone or email by April 1, 2013. Good luck! I LOVE FASHION BOARD BECAUSE I GET TO HANG OUT WITH PEOPLE WHO LOVE FASHION, JUST LIKE ME. AYA DIAZ, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP 13
FOR MORE INFO, CALL OR EMAIL ONE OF OUR BP. FASHION BOARD REGIONAL CONTACTS Jessica Sloan jessica.sloan@nordstrom.com 206.373.2035 Washington, Oregon, Alaska Ashlee Bock ashlee.bock@nordstrom.com 630.218.2470 Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana Rachel Reed rachel.reed@nordstrom.com 415.977.5001 Northern California, Hawaii Rena Vaclavik rena.e.vaclavik@nordstrom.com 714.850.2580 Orange County, Los Angeles, CA Frances Vu frances.vu@nordstrom.com 619.321.3712 San Diego, CA, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada Jessica Sloan jessica.sloan@nordstrom.com 206.373.2035 Washington, Oregon, Alaska Rachel Reed rachel.reed@nordstrom.com 415.977.5001 Northern California, Hawaii Alex Michaelson alex.michaelson@nordstrom.com 789.999.7170 Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida Jennifer Taveras jennifer.taveras@nordstrom.com 201.712.5970 Northern New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island Nicole Leigh nicole.leigh@nordstrom.com 703.761.3570 Virginia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina
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