Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Study TourChina Study Tour
May. 2014 - Jun. 2014China: Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai- Researched companies thoroughly, logged beneficial information, and generated possible questions to ask during meetings before traveling overseas. - Met and networked with industry professionals in 5 different cities including: The Christy Group (Dress up and Costume firm), Li & Fung (Consumer goods), Consumer Testing Laboratories (Far East) LMTD., Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Institute of Textiles and Clothing), Walmart China, Sam's Club China, Proctor & Gamble (Consumer Goods), Nielson N.V., and Unilever (Consumer Goods). - Toured Christy's costume production factory, and Kidsmate Toys Doll Factory - Wrote daily journal entries and created a study tour binder incorporating all research, information, and completed projects.