We’re thrilled to present #FindSpark Fashion Conference, a full-day fashion career conference in partnership with LIM College on Saturday, March 4, 2017.
Join creative college students and young professionals for a full day of discussions, workshops, networking, and fun — all aimed to get you closer to the fashion job of your dreams. Meet the coolest creative and business execs from the most exciting companies in New York City, learn about the ins and outs of the fashion industry, and make valuable connections with peers and professionals.
Throughout the event you’ll meet a wide range of creatives from leading NYC companies in fields such as visual merchandising, social media, entrepreneurship, and recruiting.
Register
LIM Students and Alumni: Free
General Admission: $99
Digital Ticket: $29
Sign up to be a FindSpark Premium Member to receive 50% off all event tickets. Gain access to even more resources and perks that will help you stand out in the job market and create a meaningful and successful career.
Go Premium: findspark.com/premium
Who You’ll Meet
Keynote Speaker:
Lauren Chan
Fashion Features Editor
Glamour (Condé Nast)
Lauren Chan is the Fashion Features Editor at Glamour, where she covers fashion news and trends for the magazine. She also contributes to Glamour.com and designs the monthly Glamour x Lane Bryant collection. Formerly, Chan was a plus- size model and contributor to Italian Vogue, where she covered plus-size fashion for Vogue.it. She’s also spent time in various departments at the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Interview, and Cosmopolitan. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Justin Mahmud
Marketing Recruiter, Executive Talent Acquisition
Macy’s
Rachel Silver
Founder
Love Stories TV
Juliette Dallas-Feeney
Senior Manager, Social Media
Theory
Sachin K Bhargava
Director, Merchandise Planning & Analytics
Mack Weldon
Tiffany Davis
Brand Content Strategist & Copywriter
TiffanyJDavis.com
Shira Galler
Senior Outreach Manager
Wix.com
Laurie Espino
Freelance Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager
Gisela Aydin
Supervising Producer – Oxygen Media
NBCUniversal, Inc.
Hilary Sloan
Director, Business Development
ShopStyle
Kathleen Elie
Editor-In-Chic
ConsciousNChic
Leigh Ray
Blogger
Pink Vintage Heart
Guillermo Perez
Bookings Manager
Bustle
Rebecca Vega
Account Manager, Luxury
The NPD Group
Alechia Reese
Strategic Marketing Director
Daya by Zendaya
Genevieve Ascencio
Vice President, Digital
FACTORY PR
Kelly Augustine
Influencer Coordinator
Gwynnie Bee
Avani Patel
Founder and CEO
TrendSeeder
Veronika Harbick
CEO & Co-founder
Thursday Finest
Grace E. Park
Special Events Coordinator
Prada
Catherine Rardin
Marketing & Events Manager
NYLON LLC
Margaret Ashcroft
Personal Style Blogger + Yahoo Style Contributor
Margie Plus
Maria Pesin
Principal
Vibe Consulting
Kristina Rodulfo
Associate Editor
ELLE.com
Ashley Jimenez
Beauty & Fashion Assistant
Latina Media Ventures
Tiffany Aita
Merchandising Manager
Joe Fresh
Nataliya Makulova
Technical Project Manager
Spring Inc
Kyle Brincefield
Owner/Designer
Studmuffin NYC
Jia Li
CEO and Founder
JiaCollection.com
Sandra M Gault
CEO and Founder
True Gault
Jennifer Ngo
Associate Merchandiser
Ralph Lauren
Courtney Quinn
Editor in Chief
Color Me Courtney
Krystal Bick
Founder and CEO
This Time Tomorrow
Chinae Alexander
Founder
Chinae Alexander Events + Social Media
Emily Miethner
CEO and Founder
FindSpark
Priscilla Torres
Founder & Blogger
The Stylish Flâneuse
Sissi Johnson
Brand Strategist, FashionTech Advisor, Editor
Tatiana Milcent
Global Marketing, Cosmetics, Maybelline NY Face
L’Oréal
*More speakers to be added, check back often!
*Speaker line-up subject to change*
Schedule
Your day will be filled with informative discussions, networking opportunities, interactive panels, and fun that will take place in the historic LIM College‘s historic Townhouse Building in Manhattan. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of sessions and make your own track that will guide you to your dream career.
Topics include networking, interviewing, personal branding, working at startups, and more!
Check in: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Opening Keynote: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Lauren Chan, Glamour
Breakout Sessions: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Shine Online: Creating a Strong Online Presence
Moving Up: Going from Intern to Full-Time
Breakout Sessions: 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Hustle On: Entrepreneurship in Fashion
#Hashtags & DMs: Insights on Social Media Careers
Innovation in Fashion: Disruptive Brands, Campaigns & Products
Opportunity Mixer & Lunch: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions: 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Launching Your Career as an International Student
From Risk to Reward: Creating Opportunities for Yourself within your Company
The Business of Being an Influencer
Breakout Sessions: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Getting Hired 101: Resume and Interview Tips from Recruiters
Invest in Yourself: How to Grow & Maintain a Powerful Network
Closing Remarks & Momentum Building: 4:30 PM — 4:45 PM
What Attendees are Saying
Logistics
Location:
LIM College‘s Townhouse at 12 East 53rd St. is located between Fifth and Madison Avenues. To enter, simply walk through the double wooden doors on the ground floor. Please note that East 53rd St. is one-way, going west.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Wear comfortable shoes. Room temperature may vary, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket you can wear during the sessions. The programming takes place in one building, but bring a jacket or umbrella if needed.
Sponsors & Partners
Partner University
We’re thrilled to be partnering with LIM College, a private, for-profit, specialized coeducational undergraduate and graduate educational institution focused on the business aspects of the fashion industry.
Thank you to our partner Wix.com for hosting us at the Wix Lounge. Wix.com enables you to build a free and professional online presence, just the way you want it. With an HTML5 drag-and-drop website editor, 100s of web apps, designer-made templates, and tons of features, Wix gives you the tools to launch and manage your online presence. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for a free Wix workshop today!
FAQs
FindSpark has numerous sponsor opportunities for companies large and small. Please email us for more information.
