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Posted: May 13, 2013 |
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An “a ha” moment is described as a sudden realization or inspiration, a moment of clarity, or a defining moment. Tara Hoey had one of those moments when she was a student in Professor Shireen Musa's IN323 Import/Export Regulations class in 2002/2003. This class sparked her interest in compliance. Fast forward to today, and her title reads “President and Founder” of a U.S. Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding company.
Tara graduated from ITM Magna Cum Laude in 2004 and immediately landed a job working for a Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder in the JFK area. The skills that she learned in ITM helped Tara to secure the position. In 2007 she obtained her Customs Broker License. |
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| Her credentials were in demand and Tara moved on to another opportunity, serving as the Import Manager for a $225 million division of a large pet company. In 2009 she was promoted to Import Export Manager and the following year she became the head of the Regulatory, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development departments.
The entrepreneurial spirit struck Tara in June of 2011 and she started her own company, TreOrra. TreOrra is a Customs Broker and Freight Forwarding company located on Long Island. According to Tara, "starting a company is definitely the hardest thing I have done, but it is also very rewarding." She now has two full-time employees and her business offers services from customs compliance consulting to project cargo account management. She says that it has been a great journey. Tara hasn’t forgotten that spark of interest from Professor Musa’s class and thanks her for "helping me see my vision.” Tara adds, “thank you for teaching and continuing to teach and lead students to their full potential.” Tara Hoey |
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Posted: May 13, 2013 |
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RALPH LAUREN ITM AND NEW TIMES GROUP ITM SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| We are pleased to announce that the Selection Committee, composed of David Uricoli, Senior Director of Human Rights Compliance at Ralph Lauren Corporation and ITM advisory board member; Mike Cottell, Senior Vice President of Menswear at Ralph Lauren Corporation; Fariba Jalili, Executive Vice President of Global Operations at Diane Von Furstenburg, ITM Advisory Board member, and outstanding ITM alumna; Paul Magel, President of Computer Generated Solutions and ITM Advisory Board member; Sara Eisman, Associate Equity Research Analyst, Energy & Metals, at MLV & Co. and exceptional ITM alumna; and Analeesa Stieha, Customs Compliance Coordinator at Louis Vuitton and excellent ITM alumna, has chosen Danna Hall, Kayoko Hashimoto, and Yoona Kim as the recipients of academic year 2014’s Ralph Lauren ITM Scholarships and Samantha Douglas as the recipient of the 2014 New Times Group ITM Scholarship. Read full article |
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Posted: May 1, 2013 |
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Gemini Shippers Association ITM 2014 Practicum Scholarships Awarded Read full article |
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Posted: Apr 30, 2013 |
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My name is Kayoko Hashimoto and I am ITM student from Japan. I am the club president of Asian Student Network at FIT because I am enthusiastic about all cultures. I was born in Japan and moved to Shanghai when I was 9 years old. At first I could not speak Chinese so it was a totally different world. But, I gradually began to love learning about difference; art, traditions, food, lifestyle, heritage, music, fashions and people. This big transition made me eager to learn more about other cultures in both the East and West and cultivate a worldwide perspective. FIT has an outstanding program and is located in a cosmopolitan city for internationally minded individuals who can act as bridges for global connections. The Asian Student Network connects students from various majors and various ethnicities at FIT to create a stronger sense of community both on and off campus. ASN is a community of students interested in all aspects of Asian fashion, language, food, business, entertainment, and culture. I lead ASN members and the Executive board to build and maintain relations with groups and organizations outside of ASN. This semester, the club organized an Art of Kimono lecture and demonstration event sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in New York and Japan National Tourism Organization. Due to its huge success and excellent feedback, ASN is hoping to organize a “FIT student Kimono art design competitions” at FIT, Because I have the cross-cultural knowledge and experience with Eastern and Western markets necessary to succeed in a global environment. I am passionate about bridging the fashion cultures of the East and West to show that there are underlying similarities and vast differences which can be reconciled in a universally accepted school of fashion as well as utilizing Eastern and Western resources and knowledge through an interchange of ideas. Thus I am honored to represent the Asian Student Network. |
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Posted: Mar 19, 2013 |
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ITM Student, Wilnecia Rochester, Elected FITSA Executive Treasurer 2013-14 Before I go any further let me introduce myself, my name is Wilnecia Rochester. Some of you may have seen me around campus with my long "Poetic Justice" braids... (so I have been told), or maybe you've seen me helping out at various events for Student Life's SVCS office. |
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I am pleased to announce that I am now your newly elected FITSA Executive Board Treasurer for 2013-14. This means that as an International Trade and Marketing major, I get the make a major contribution towards to growth and development of the 70+ clubs around campus. This major step within my student career goes to show that the presence of ITM students around campus is expanding rapidly throughout various FIT departments. Over the next few weeks I look forward to familiarizing myself with FITSA's government. I cannot wait to start getting to work and showing all of FIT how much of a contribution the ITM department makes towards the FIT student's college experience. |
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Posted: Mar 13, 2013 |
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REMINDER: 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ITM MAJORS
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Posted: Mar 13, 2013 |
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Through the fundraising efforts of the ITM Advisory Board, The Warnaco Inc. Group (“Warnaco”) has endowed, in perpetuity, two scholarships to cover educational expenses for Fall and Spring semesters. We are now accepting applications for the Warnaco and PVH Group Scholarship for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Led by Mr. Joseph Gromek, former President & Chief Executive Officer of Warnaco, and ITM’s 2006 Executive of the Year honoree, this scholarship was generously endowed by Warnaco Group (now PVH) and its business associates. The endowed fund will finance scholarships for two students for educational expenses per school year in perpetuity. In the past, the scholarship has ranged from $5,000 to $5,768 for each recipient. The scholarship is for full-time ITM students with a strong scholastic record and visible volunteer work at ITM, FIT, the industry and/or the community. NOTE: On February 13, 2013, PVH completed its acquisition of the Warnaco Group. Supplemental funding for the scholarship is now provided by the PVH organization. Click on link for more details: |
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Posted: Feb 28, 2013 |
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ITSA Presents: A Global Business Event on |
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Posted: Feb 26, 2013 |
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Alberto Gomez, ITM alumnus, commenced his new position at Britannica Home Fashions as its sales representative. His responsibilities include overseeing shipments, product development & conception, as well as account management. In his own words, Alberto said, " It almost gives goose bumps because so much if not everything I learned at FIT in the ITM program I will be using here in my new position." |
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Posted: Feb 26, 2013 |
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Sojourner A. Edmonson-Sealy Is Chosen as the First Recipient of the Jean and Henry Pollak ITM Study Abroad in China Scholarship We are pleased to announce that the Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of long-time outstanding ITM advisory board member and donor, Tom Pollak, President of Tallyho Creations and Pollak Import/Export, Bob Eisen, also an ITM advisory board member and supporter as well as Partner of Baker and McKenzie, and ITM student leader, Nicole Lorden, President of the International Trade Student Association, have chosen Sojourner A. Edmonson-Sealy as the first recipient of the Jean and Henry Pollak ITM Study Abroad in China Scholarship. She is replacing Rachel D. Mazzuchi Swiderski, who is not able to make the trip. |
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| Sojo also received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship in line also with her semester in China.
The committee especially appreciated the thoroughness of Sojo’s application, in which she cited how the semester in Shanghai would enable her to deepen her knowledge of the manufacturing process as well as gain professional contacts in China and eventually contribute to starting her own clothing business.
As an ITM student, Sojo and a team of three other Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology students represented FIT at the World Retail Congress Competition in London where they presented a futuristic avante garde retail concept, a detailed business plan for it, and draft of the physical environment to The Warnaco Group, Inc., sponsor, and industry.
In addition to her major, Sojo earned an Associates in Applied Sciences degree in Fashion Design, having graduated Cum Laude from the program. She was a “Fashion Remix” teacher at the Curious Jane Blue Tree Summer Camp; production assistant at SUNO Fashion Show and Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti Fashion Show in New York City as well as the Betsey Johnson Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia; and sales associate at Hancock Fabrics as well as Victoria’s Secret in Montgomery, Alabama.
Sojo was a member of FIT's Fashion Design and Step Clubs, volunteered for the Student Life Haiti Earthquake Relief effort and Atlanta Homeless Shelter for Women and children, and was a model dresser for the Kevan Hall Fashion Show.
We hope that you will all join us in congratulating Sojo as our first Jean and Henry Pollak ITM Study Abroad in China scholar. |
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Posted: Feb 15, 2013 |
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Prof. Henry Welt Earns his Certificate of Continuous Employment (CCE) Prof. Henry Welt was awarded CCE status for completing severty-two hours of teaching in the ITM program. Author and developer of the popular IN423 Global Marketing of Luxury class, Prof. Welt has also participated in the Talking Trade @ FIT guest lecture series, formed ITM's mentoring program, and provided opportunities for students to collaborate with industry. Please join us in congratulating Prof. Welt for a job well done! |
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Posted: Feb 15, 2013 |
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| The Faces of Fashion New York City: Christine Pomeranz, FIT Independent Films, Women, Interviews |
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This episode of The Faces of Fashion series features Christine Pomeranz, Professor and Chairperson of the International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York City. Prior to becoming the Chairperson of ITM, Prof. Pomeranz was an international banker for twenty years, most recently with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (“ANZ”) as Senior Vice President and Regional Head of Structured Trade Services for the Americas. Transcripts / Production notes / Scripts ABOUT International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries at the Fashion Institute of Technology: In this Bachelor of Science program, you’ll learn to navigate the complex global marketplace, including the financial, legal, logistical, and intercultural aspects of importing and exporting. You’ll study international finance, business strategies, fashion law, and market research strategies. Classroom studies are supplemented with visits to corporate, customs, finance, and government offices. Studying with faculty who work in various segments of international business, you’ll experience firsthand the real-world activities of global businesses, and graduate prepared to work in international trade and global fashion companies. |
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Posted: Feb 15, 2013 |
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Intern Wanted for World Fashion 4 Development Africa ABOUT WORLD FASHION 4 DEVELOPMENT: POSITION DESCRIPTION: The intern will also have a chance to work on The Giving Back Bazaar which takes place in Seoul, Korea in March of 2013. The Giving Back Bazaar is a two-day fashion fundraiser showcase featuring individuals, corporations and organizations in the fashion industry who are currently working towards economic development in Africa. Participants will include luxury brands such as Chanel, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton in addition to World Fashion Grand Prize honorees whose work in promoting development through fashion are in support of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. This exciting event will also include a Charity Couture Gala Dinner Show featuring collections from some of Africa’s most prominent fashion designers. HOURS: 10-15 Hours per week. Intern may be able to work from home at times, depending on the project that they are assisting with. Vogue Italia is our official media partner and Franca Sozzani, the Editor in Chief is the Goodwill Ambassador for Fashion 4 Development. This is a great opportunity for fashion students to work with people in the field and to gain access to influential figures in the fashion industry. This internship may lead to a full time employment opportunity as we grow the World Fashion 4 Development Africa Team! Interested candidates can contact Kanika Singh at kanika918@gmail.com. PLEASE VISIT www.FASHION-4-DEVELOPMENT.com for more info about the organization Please Visit the links below for more information on Roberta Annan and WF4D Africa: Roberta Annan's feature in the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zandile-blay/roberta-annan_b_2397592.html - Roberta Annan's feature in Vogue Italia: http://www.vogue.it/en/uomo-vogue/people/2012/05/roberta-annan |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2013 |
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See blog written by Nicole Tan, ITM 2013, about ITM and her experience at FIT in general at http://modelswebtv.com/blog_post/faces-of-fashion-new-york-city-international-trade-marketing-my-fashion-career/60017 |
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Posted: Jan 29, 2013 |
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| Talking Trade @ FIT Spring 2013 Guest Lecture Series Details |
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Careers without Borders **************************** South East Asia: The Next Engines of Growth |
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Posted: Jan 29, 2013 |
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| DID YOU KNOW THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE & MARKETING (ITM) HAVE A LINKEDIN PAGE? | |||||||||
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ITM@FIT Group LinkedIn page is an emerging forum for graduates and students of the International Trade & Marketing (ITM) program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) where you can stay connected with alumni, seek advice, and follow industry trends as well as share and learn about jobs leads. |
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| Posted: Jan 29, 2013 |
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| DID YOU KNOW THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE & MARKETING (ITM) HAVE A FACEBOOK FAN PAGE? | |||||||||
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Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/FIT-International-Trade-and-Marketing-Department/251985915115?v=wall |
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| Posted: Jan 29, 2013 |
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| 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ITM MAJORS | |||||||||
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