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First Fridays Merchandising Intern Meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 @ 6pm

Section: Business

W. Anthony Patton Agency, L.L.C./1stFridaysLife.co

SUMMER ‘09 INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
INTEREST MEETING DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 @ 6PM
1920 MAGAZINE STREET, NOLA 70130

START DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
END DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,2009

First Fridays Merchandising Intern - is responsible for selling First Fridays branded merchandise at the First Fridays Store, Website, and Event. This should include the selling of National and Local Brand items from fashion to shades. These vendors will also be encouraged to offer First Fridays Members special discounts throughout the month online. The position is responsible for generating new business by selling Merchandise to Members online and at our coveted First Fridays Event.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
OFFLINE (THE STORE: 1920 MAGAZINE STREET, NOLA 70130)
CREATE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOUTIQUES, DESIGNERS, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTORS, & DIRECT TO MANUFACTURER COMPANIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO INTRODUCE FIRSTFRIDAYSLIFE.COM, THE STORE FOR THE GRAND OPENING ON ESSENCE FEST WEEKEND, JULY 4, 2009. ASSIST WITH GRAND OPENING ACTIVITIES FROM TALENT TO FASHION SHOW TO SUPPLY & PROMOTION.

ONLINE (THE WEBSITE: FIRSTFRIDAYSLIFE.COM)
ASSIST WITH PRODUCT ADDITIONS FOR WEBSITE & ONLINE PROMOTIONS OF SUCH. RESPONSIBLE FOR INTRODUCING NEW AND INTERESTING CLOTHING AND PRODUCT ACCESSORIES THAT WILL ENHANCE ONLINE & OFFLINE STORES OFFERINGS. GROW ONLINE TRAFFIC & PRODUCT SALES.

EVENTS (FIRST FRIDAYS)
INTRODUCE ABOVE MENTIONED DESIGNERS, BOUTIQUES, AND RETAILERS TO THE FIRST FRIDAYS AUDIENCE. SET-UP RETAIL SECTION AT FIRST FRIDAYS FEATURING THESE BRANDS FOR SALE. INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF BRANDS AND SALES AT THE FIRST FRIDAYS EVENT MONTHLY.

COMPENSATION: (UPON MEETING ALL WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES)
INDIVIDUAL STIPEND OF $100.00 PER WEEK IF ALL WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE MET
TEAM BONUS UPON SUCCESSFUL GRAND OPENING OF $100.00, IF DONE AT OR BELOW BUDGET.

TIME ALLOCATION:
20 HOURS PER WEEK, INCLUDES TUESDAY EVENING MEETING FROM 6PM – 8PM
FIRST FRIDAYS – JUNE 5, 2009 (6PM – 12 MIDNIGHT)
FIRST FRIDAYS – JULY 3, 2009 (6PM – 12 MIDNIGHT)
FIRSTFRIDAYSLIFE.COM STORE GRAND OPENING (SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009: 10AM – 6PM)
FIRST FRIDAYS – AUGUST 7, 2009 (6PM – 12 MIDNIGHT)
FIRST FRIDAYS – SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 (6PM – 12 MIDNIGHT)

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