Wednesday, May 27, 2009

PAST INTERNSHIP: KENNY’S MENSWEAR

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Retail/Sales/Entrepreneurship
Date of Internship: Summer 2006
Location: Woodbury, NY

Brief Description of Company or Organization: Kenny’s is a privately owned mens and boys clothing store in Woodbury, NY. Owner, Michael Rosen has been in the business for over 20 years. It is a full service mens and boys store that caters to customer services. It is a small store and most of its customers are regulars. Products mostly include suits but they also carry business casual. Because of competition of larger chain stores that populate the area, Kenny’s wins over their customers with traditional qualities. Michael Rosen is always working directly with customers and is always in demand. He also has two in-store tailors working directly upstairs who do alterations.

Responsibilities of Internship: As an assistant buyer, intern is responsible for actually going out to various warehouses and picking out clothing items that they feel would sell well in the store. Must accurately make predictions on which products have the highest selling potential. Intern will spend time looking for possible new wholesale sellers. Also responsible for analyzing sales reports and staying current with industry trends.

Contact Info
28 Piquets Lane
Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone:(516) 921-2660