First the Accesorie Circuit and now the NY Gift Show- not a bad start for my first time interning with GeoArt by Cynthia Gale! I left my house in my new dress nervously awaiting the day's task. Once I got into New York, I started my walk towards the Javits Center. Once inside I met with my supervisor, Olga. We walked passed the booths to GeoArt where we met with Cynthia. We were able to chat about the day's events and orders. They wanted me to learn how to write orders, but I was scared and nervous about making mistakes. Luckily, I only wrote up one sale and it was for samples- Phew!Cynthia encouraged me to walk around the show and observe other companies' set-ups and designs. For someone who truly loves accessories, I enjoyed that walk and marveled at the creativity. The booths were gorgeous and filled with some of the most unique jewelry I've ever seen. The designers that showcased their work were humble and easy to talk to. The day ended with several orders and making sure all the jewelry was zip-locked away and displays were carefully taken down. I learned valuable information that day, not just about the lines and different collections. Cynthia and Olga explained the importance of talking to customers and creating a dialogue to better understand what the buyer is interested in for their customer. Also, listening to Cynthia and Olga talk to buyers helped me when it was my turn. All in all, it was a successful day with knowledgable and valuable lessons learned.
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