Look what I found in my hometown's newspaper:
NEWARK WOMAN EARNS INTERNSHIP
NEWARK -- Beth Heitker, 20, of Newark, who sells mark beauty products, a division of Avon, landed an internship in the mark sales department in New York.
Heitker, a 2008 Newark Catholic High School graduate who will be a junior at Xavier University, sells the beauty products to students on campus. She has been a mark representative the last few years.
Monday, June 28, 2010
mark. Girl for Hallmark =)
Thanks Aunt Mary for this adorable card! This had to have been me when I was little. I love how you wrote "mark." on the front of the makeup.
It was great to hear from you!! Thanks for thinking of me!!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
The Best Surprise Visitor
I had a visitor this weekend!! =) Marshal came to see me!! It was so so so nice to get to see Marshal and show him what I do here. We covered so many different parts of the city; I'm impressed with what we accomplished!
Marshal greeted me after work on Friday with this dozen of white roses.
After work, we joined the interns and other friends at our favorite Mexican restaurant--Blockheads.
And for dessert, we shared one of the best cupcakes on the planet--one from Crubs bakery. We enjoyed our cupcake in Bryant Park.
And when it got dark, we headed to Times Square--part of the city that never sleeps.
Back in Brooklyn, I took Marshal down to the promenade to see the city at night. The lights make it look so awesome!
On Saturday, we headed Uptown to Rockefeller Center and then to Central Park. We spent HOURS in the park, exploring as much as we could. It was such a hot day!
Thank you Marshal for the video.
Central Park Performers!
From Central Park, we headed down through the city. Here is a bathtub we saw in SoHo. This is my kind of design--a shoe!
We also visited the World Trade Center Site and the 9/11 Preview Exhibit.
At the end of the day, we ended up in Brooklyn and ate at Armando's restaurant. It was so good! I had Chicken Parmesan and Marshal had a Filet Mignon.
We ended the night with surprise fireworks over the water at the Promenade.
Sunday, I took Marshal back down to the Promenade to actually see the city during daylight!
Our last thing on the list to see was the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park. Here are pictures from another street performer and Battery Park.
Thanks Marshal for coming to see me! It really meant a lot to have you here and for you to really see what I do and how much I love it!
Presentation!!
Friday, Kelsey and I were asked to present our research and suggestions regarding our summer projects thus far. After two long hours and 50+ powerpoint slides, we took the crowd by storm and overwhelmed them by our findings! How lucky are we to to present our ideas to corporate mark. and have them love it!
I couldn't have asked for a better partner in crime--Kelsey Riley and I rock the Sales Department!
Here are a few snips of emails Elena (my mentor)sent after our presentation...
To me: "A quick email to congratulate you on your presentation! You did an outstanding job and are very talented and special! I truly enjoy working with you!"
And to the head of the Internship Program: "Just wanted you to know both Kelsey and Beth did a wonderful job presenting to us yesterday. I am particularly impressed with Beth, I adore her and believe we are a great match! You knew it and have a special instinct about these things!"
It seems like all my hard work is paying off! I just put everything I have into my projects; it's so easy when I love what I am doing!!
I couldn't have asked for a better partner in crime--Kelsey Riley and I rock the Sales Department!
Here are a few snips of emails Elena (my mentor)sent after our presentation...
To me: "A quick email to congratulate you on your presentation! You did an outstanding job and are very talented and special! I truly enjoy working with you!"
And to the head of the Internship Program: "Just wanted you to know both Kelsey and Beth did a wonderful job presenting to us yesterday. I am particularly impressed with Beth, I adore her and believe we are a great match! You knew it and have a special instinct about these things!"
It seems like all my hard work is paying off! I just put everything I have into my projects; it's so easy when I love what I am doing!!
Jean Chatzky
Does it ever stop? The mark. interns had the opportunity to meet ANOTHER powerful woman this week--Jean Chatzky!
A little bit of info on Jean: "Starting her career in 1986 at Working Woman, Chatzky rose from editorial assistant to assistant editor. In 1989 she left journalism and joined the equity research department of Dean Witter Reynolds, returning to journalism two years later as a reporter/researcher at Forbes. She moved to the Dow Jones/Hearst start-up SmartMoney in 1992, rising from staff writer to senior editor. After a five-year run, Chatzky joined Money Magazine in 1998.
Chatzky has appeared on Oprah, Live With Regis and Kelly, The View and other programs. She has written for Parents, Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, was a staff writer for SmartMoney and a fact checker for Forbes.
Chatzky is also the financial editor for NBC’s Today Show, a contributing editor for More Magazine, a columnist for the New York Daily News. Jean also maintains a daily blog on her website, www.jeanchatzky.com."
So all of the interns got to meet with Jean this past Thursday! She spoke about financial living and then opened it up to any questions we had. To live financially savvy in today's world, Jean advised us to 1. have a decent living, 2. spend less than we are making, 3. invest, and 4. protect ourselves. Here are just a few facts from each topic she discussed with us.
A decent living is one that is enough to pay the bills, provide for ourselves, enjoy our friends, and maybe even a vacation. She said the fastest way to this is to find what we are passionate about. Too many people find a job for money, or a career to advance. Jean urged us to find our calling--what it is that makes us feel good.
Spending less than you're making is all about saving. Her simple lesson was to save 10% of every pay check. If it is too hard to save, have the bank do it directly for you! "Saving money doesn't feel good, but having saved money does!"
"Investing" was all about learning to save and invest. The main topic we discussed was 401K and retirement plans. She challenged us to talk with our employers about their plans and really take advantage of it. Many companies are matching what their employees put away (up to about 6%) and Jean said that was phenomenal! Start investing!
Jean's last topic was on protection. She talked about all kinds of insurance and the benefits of the different kinds. If we don't have any, we need to find insurance, and she suggested visiting ehealthinsurance.com to learn about our options.
Jean's money breakdown is as follows:
35% Housing
15% Transportation
10% Savings
15% Debt
25% Life
If one takes more than the given percentage, we should be able to adjust the amounts to make them work for us. Sometimes it takes a little bit of sacrifice, but this break down should keep everyone on track when it comes to money.
A few sites to check out that Jean Chatzky suggested were:
mint.com
annualcreditreport.com
checkingfinder.com
creditkarma.com
A few tidbits of wisdom from Jean...She wanted us to be optimistic and resistant. She told us to be more present in our lives and to use our money for experiences rather than on things. She also clarified that money brings independence and freedom, not happiness.
After this workshop, we were all ready to save our money!! Jean helped us dive right into this with a few of her financial tools--she brought us gifts to help us on our way! I received a receipt/bill organizer and a checklist notepad!
A little bit of info on Jean: "Starting her career in 1986 at Working Woman, Chatzky rose from editorial assistant to assistant editor. In 1989 she left journalism and joined the equity research department of Dean Witter Reynolds, returning to journalism two years later as a reporter/researcher at Forbes. She moved to the Dow Jones/Hearst start-up SmartMoney in 1992, rising from staff writer to senior editor. After a five-year run, Chatzky joined Money Magazine in 1998.
Chatzky has appeared on Oprah, Live With Regis and Kelly, The View and other programs. She has written for Parents, Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, was a staff writer for SmartMoney and a fact checker for Forbes.
Chatzky is also the financial editor for NBC’s Today Show, a contributing editor for More Magazine, a columnist for the New York Daily News. Jean also maintains a daily blog on her website, www.jeanchatzky.com."
So all of the interns got to meet with Jean this past Thursday! She spoke about financial living and then opened it up to any questions we had. To live financially savvy in today's world, Jean advised us to 1. have a decent living, 2. spend less than we are making, 3. invest, and 4. protect ourselves. Here are just a few facts from each topic she discussed with us.
A decent living is one that is enough to pay the bills, provide for ourselves, enjoy our friends, and maybe even a vacation. She said the fastest way to this is to find what we are passionate about. Too many people find a job for money, or a career to advance. Jean urged us to find our calling--what it is that makes us feel good.
Spending less than you're making is all about saving. Her simple lesson was to save 10% of every pay check. If it is too hard to save, have the bank do it directly for you! "Saving money doesn't feel good, but having saved money does!"
"Investing" was all about learning to save and invest. The main topic we discussed was 401K and retirement plans. She challenged us to talk with our employers about their plans and really take advantage of it. Many companies are matching what their employees put away (up to about 6%) and Jean said that was phenomenal! Start investing!
Jean's last topic was on protection. She talked about all kinds of insurance and the benefits of the different kinds. If we don't have any, we need to find insurance, and she suggested visiting ehealthinsurance.com to learn about our options.
Jean's money breakdown is as follows:
35% Housing
15% Transportation
10% Savings
15% Debt
25% Life
If one takes more than the given percentage, we should be able to adjust the amounts to make them work for us. Sometimes it takes a little bit of sacrifice, but this break down should keep everyone on track when it comes to money.
A few sites to check out that Jean Chatzky suggested were:
mint.com
annualcreditreport.com
checkingfinder.com
creditkarma.com
A few tidbits of wisdom from Jean...She wanted us to be optimistic and resistant. She told us to be more present in our lives and to use our money for experiences rather than on things. She also clarified that money brings independence and freedom, not happiness.
After this workshop, we were all ready to save our money!! Jean helped us dive right into this with a few of her financial tools--she brought us gifts to help us on our way! I received a receipt/bill organizer and a checklist notepad!
Cosmetic Executive Women Event
This past Wednesday, all the mark. interns and their mentors were invited to attend a CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Event. The CEW was founded in 1954 as a social organization. In 1975, it became a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the contributions of women in the cosmetics industry. The CEW expanded its mission in 1985 to include education, philanthropy and industry development. Because Claudia, the President at mark., is a part of this organization, she invited us all to join her there. The events consist of guest speakers who talk to the crowd by a Q&A format. The guest speakers for that night were Bobbi Brown and Maureen Case!!
Before the event, mark. had made dinner reservations for us all at Dos Caminos. This is a delicious Mexican restaurant on 3rd Ave, just a short walk from our office. The atmosphere here was so cool! The lighting and the paintings on the wall, the tables and booths, all the candles--I had to sit and really take it all in! Here is the menu they offered for our mark. dinner. My favorite part was--by far the chocolate cake dessert!
I also had the pleasure of sitting with our President, Claudia, for dinner. Here I am with Kristin and Natalie, (other interns) and their mentors, along with Claudia.
Here are pictures of the other interns at other tables.
After dinner, we headed to The Harmonie Club for the event.
As we walked into the upper level banquet room, we were able to see Bobbi Brown and Maureen Case themselves! It was so awesome. I can't believe we had the opportunity to actually listen to Bobbi and Maureen in person! They were both so open and genuine. They really seemed like your average woman (and a lot of their motherly qualities came out as they spoke). They were really a dynamic pair--hilarious together.
A little background on Bobbi Brown...
"Bobbi Brown changed the face of makeup with a handful of lipsticks and a simple philosophy: "Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident." As a freelance makeup artist in the Nineties, Bobbi couldn't find makeup shades or textures that looked natural on a wide range of complexions. She eventually took matters into her own hands debuted a collection of 10 lipsticks at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City in 1991. The universally flattering, brown-based lipsticks were a dramatic departure from the cosmetics available at the time, and they ushered in a new era of wearable, natural-looking makeup. Bobbi's unique approach to cosmetics was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted a more natural look, and therefore caught the attention of cosmetics empire Estée Lauder, who acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1995.
Almost 20 years later, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has expanded beyond lipstick to a full range of color cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, tools and accessories. With a global presence in over 55 countries and 988 doors, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is coveted by women around the world who appreciate Bobbi's unique approach to beauty and her ability to translate the latest trends into wearable, real-life looks."
And Maureen Case...
"Maureen Case was appointed President, Specialty Groups Worldwide, for the Estée Lauder Companies in January 2006 and currently heads Bobbi Brown, La Mer, and Jo Malone. Ms. Case directs the global business operations for each and is responsible for recognizing, developing, and implementing strategic brand-building openings. All three brands have experienced unprecedented growth under Ms. Case."
I loved when Bobbi Brown described her makeup as, "makeup that makes you look like yourself--but better". She makes things simple and easy for women by using brown and other neutral shades--things that go on well and look good on every face. How true is this? Every woman wants to be beautiful and doesn't want to do a lot of work to get to it. Bobbi's message to women was so powerful.
Wisdom from Bobbi: "Work hard." "Open your eyes to everything." "Do as much as you can for free." "Me too work doesn't last." "Talk to everyone."
Wisdom from Maureen: "Don't let your imagination have boundaries." "Entrepreneurs have to be a little crazy." "Have your own style and don't compromise."
After the event we even got to meet these fabulous women. I shook their hands!!! and all the interns gathered to grab a picture with them! Bobbi Brown is on the top left and Maureen Case is on the top right.
What an amazing night!! =) Oh but I can't forget to show what our gift bags included for taking part at at the event. Check out this picture!
This event caused me to think a little deeper...so here's a little personal reflection...
Back in Ohio, I am always receiving comments about my hair, makeup, clothes, or accessories. I get teased or messed with because I love getting ready and looking good (or at least trying to look good). They tell me I'm too girly for my own good. Sometimes I find myself stopping to think about what I'm wearing and how other people will see me. I guess I haven't always been that confident because I am scared to hear what others will say--I mean, I know what I like, and I know what I want to wear, but the comments about "always wearing this" or "taking so long doing that" sometimes holds me back with what I really want to do. I tend to tone in down and play it safe. (Don't get me wrong though, there are times when I put myself out there.) Here though, in NY, it's different. First off, all the intern girls love makeup and fashion. We all spend the extra time with it, trying new things and practicing new looks. We are able to bounce ideas off each other and grow into little fashionistas! And second, I feel like people judt don't judge here. Everyone has their style and what works for them. Some are Plain Jane, and others should be locked up only to come out at night, but no one even thinks twice to comment on what others are wearing.
I left the CEW event feeling so good and actually empowered. I really feel like I am welcomed and embraced in this industry. Have I found my home?
Before the event, mark. had made dinner reservations for us all at Dos Caminos. This is a delicious Mexican restaurant on 3rd Ave, just a short walk from our office. The atmosphere here was so cool! The lighting and the paintings on the wall, the tables and booths, all the candles--I had to sit and really take it all in! Here is the menu they offered for our mark. dinner. My favorite part was--by far the chocolate cake dessert!
I also had the pleasure of sitting with our President, Claudia, for dinner. Here I am with Kristin and Natalie, (other interns) and their mentors, along with Claudia.
Here are pictures of the other interns at other tables.
After dinner, we headed to The Harmonie Club for the event.
As we walked into the upper level banquet room, we were able to see Bobbi Brown and Maureen Case themselves! It was so awesome. I can't believe we had the opportunity to actually listen to Bobbi and Maureen in person! They were both so open and genuine. They really seemed like your average woman (and a lot of their motherly qualities came out as they spoke). They were really a dynamic pair--hilarious together.
A little background on Bobbi Brown...
"Bobbi Brown changed the face of makeup with a handful of lipsticks and a simple philosophy: "Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident." As a freelance makeup artist in the Nineties, Bobbi couldn't find makeup shades or textures that looked natural on a wide range of complexions. She eventually took matters into her own hands debuted a collection of 10 lipsticks at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City in 1991. The universally flattering, brown-based lipsticks were a dramatic departure from the cosmetics available at the time, and they ushered in a new era of wearable, natural-looking makeup. Bobbi's unique approach to cosmetics was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted a more natural look, and therefore caught the attention of cosmetics empire Estée Lauder, who acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1995.
Almost 20 years later, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has expanded beyond lipstick to a full range of color cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, tools and accessories. With a global presence in over 55 countries and 988 doors, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is coveted by women around the world who appreciate Bobbi's unique approach to beauty and her ability to translate the latest trends into wearable, real-life looks."
And Maureen Case...
"Maureen Case was appointed President, Specialty Groups Worldwide, for the Estée Lauder Companies in January 2006 and currently heads Bobbi Brown, La Mer, and Jo Malone. Ms. Case directs the global business operations for each and is responsible for recognizing, developing, and implementing strategic brand-building openings. All three brands have experienced unprecedented growth under Ms. Case."
I loved when Bobbi Brown described her makeup as, "makeup that makes you look like yourself--but better". She makes things simple and easy for women by using brown and other neutral shades--things that go on well and look good on every face. How true is this? Every woman wants to be beautiful and doesn't want to do a lot of work to get to it. Bobbi's message to women was so powerful.
Wisdom from Bobbi: "Work hard." "Open your eyes to everything." "Do as much as you can for free." "Me too work doesn't last." "Talk to everyone."
Wisdom from Maureen: "Don't let your imagination have boundaries." "Entrepreneurs have to be a little crazy." "Have your own style and don't compromise."
After the event we even got to meet these fabulous women. I shook their hands!!! and all the interns gathered to grab a picture with them! Bobbi Brown is on the top left and Maureen Case is on the top right.
What an amazing night!! =) Oh but I can't forget to show what our gift bags included for taking part at at the event. Check out this picture!
This event caused me to think a little deeper...so here's a little personal reflection...
Back in Ohio, I am always receiving comments about my hair, makeup, clothes, or accessories. I get teased or messed with because I love getting ready and looking good (or at least trying to look good). They tell me I'm too girly for my own good. Sometimes I find myself stopping to think about what I'm wearing and how other people will see me. I guess I haven't always been that confident because I am scared to hear what others will say--I mean, I know what I like, and I know what I want to wear, but the comments about "always wearing this" or "taking so long doing that" sometimes holds me back with what I really want to do. I tend to tone in down and play it safe. (Don't get me wrong though, there are times when I put myself out there.) Here though, in NY, it's different. First off, all the intern girls love makeup and fashion. We all spend the extra time with it, trying new things and practicing new looks. We are able to bounce ideas off each other and grow into little fashionistas! And second, I feel like people judt don't judge here. Everyone has their style and what works for them. Some are Plain Jane, and others should be locked up only to come out at night, but no one even thinks twice to comment on what others are wearing.
I left the CEW event feeling so good and actually empowered. I really feel like I am welcomed and embraced in this industry. Have I found my home?
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