Courtney Kimble
My experience working with the LenGuire Institute of Fashions, Inc. program has been nothing short of amazing. The L.I.F. program is one that I would highly recommend! Mrs. Belinda McGuire-Davis is one of the most encouraging instructors and leaders that I have ever come across. I began my journey with the program with an Internship with Global Purchasing in New York. During my time there I learned all the necessary and current skills to work in the corporate fashion world. I was able to work with social media and marketing, vendors, trend reports, designers, and attend trade-shows. Next, I moved on to a Visual Merchandising role where I Managed the Visual Merchandising Department for multiple stores throughout the Eastern Region. During this time, L.I.F. provided me with an amazing, once in a lifetime chance, to assist with New York Fashion Week for two consecutive seasons!
When I expressed to Mrs. McGuire-Davis that I desired a change and wanted to pursue the field of Buying, she directed me to complete a second internship in Buying with Catherine's corporate office. Mrs. McGuire-Davis was able to quickly provide her contacts in the industry for the areas that met my interest. I received such well-rounded experience that I took on an Assistant Buyer role that same year. I have gone on to have experience working in Digital Operations with Ralph Lauren and Belk Department Stores. Working with L.I.F. provided top-level experiences that many receive only half of in a college-level fashion program. I know that I will be highly prepared in whatever avenue that I decide to go, in the field of fashion and retail, thanks to the opportunities that L.I.F. and Mrs. Belinda McGuire-Davis has given me exposure to.
When I expressed to Mrs. McGuire-Davis that I desired a change and wanted to pursue the field of Buying, she directed me to complete a second internship in Buying with Catherine's corporate office. Mrs. McGuire-Davis was able to quickly provide her contacts in the industry for the areas that met my interest. I received such well-rounded experience that I took on an Assistant Buyer role that same year. I have gone on to have experience working in Digital Operations with Ralph Lauren and Belk Department Stores. Working with L.I.F. provided top-level experiences that many receive only half of in a college-level fashion program. I know that I will be highly prepared in whatever avenue that I decide to go, in the field of fashion and retail, thanks to the opportunities that L.I.F. and Mrs. Belinda McGuire-Davis has given me exposure to.