Alumni share fashion industry insights with students

Students interested in careers in the fashion industry can hear from eight alumni who are now executives in clothing and footwear companies during a Dining With the Stars program on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Amherst Room, 10th floor of the Campus Center.
 
“Success Stories from Top Fashion Executives” will provide “real world” answers and advice on a professional career. The evening format includes a formal dinner with one executive per table of eight attendees. After dinner, there will be time for two rotations to new tables to hear from other alumni presenters.
 
Participating executives are:
  • Marc Schneider ’81, president of Philip van Heusen Group, Heritage Wholesale Division
  • Abbey Doneger ’73, president of Doneger Group
  • Jim Biolos ’85, chief financial officer of Farylrobin Fashion Footwear
  • Marc Schuback ’83, senior vice president, general counsel & secretary of dELiA’s, Inc. Stores
  • Danielle LaFleur ’98, vice president, men’s and kid’s merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger
  • Teresa Lomotan ’89, vice president, stores and store operations at Henri Bendel
  • Joanne Wolfe ’91, senior vice president, planning and allocation at Marmaxx
  • John J. Tighe III ’91, senior vice president/general merchandise manager, men's division at JC Penney Company, Inc.
 
The cost is $10 per person.
 
Dining with the Stars brings alumni back to campus to speak with students about career choices, industry trends and expectations of new graduates entering the workforce. The event is sponsored by the Isenberg School of Management, Office of Regional Development and the Alumni Association.

For information, call the Alumni Association at (800) 456-8627.
 
 
Article Type: 
Weekly Bulletin
Date: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2013