After sitting down with Moira and Alfie, the next alumni being interviewed is Olivia Crane. Since graduating in 2016, she’s currently working as an Editorial Intern at the well-known fashion blog Coveteur.com. Some of her daily tasks at this position include transcribing interviews, reaching out to brands for product samples, minor editing for web content, and managing the staff calendar.
FASHION HUMBER: Why did you choose to study Fashion Management and Promotions at Humber?
Olivia Crane: To be honest, I just needed something to do after University, I have always been interested in fashion and just applied on a whim.
FH: How did your time in this program help to prepare you for your career?
OC: During the program, I learned a lot of practical skills and a lot of different elements of the fashion industry which better helped me navigate my own direction.
FH: What was your most memorable experience as a Fashion Management and Promotions student?
OC: My most memorable experiences are my classes with Anne Cramer. The subject matter really resonated with me and I definitely got the most out of it. They were usually always the most fun as well.
FH: Any advice to current fashion students who are about to enter the workforce?
OC: Network, network, network. It’s all I heard during my post-grad and it couldn’t be more true. Reach out to another who is of interest to you and there will always be at least one person who is willing to give you a chance.
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