100 SUITS FOR CHRISTMAS
Published:Monday | December 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Flair Magazine's '100 Suits for Christmas', spearheaded by Lifestyle Editor Barbara Ellington, continues to be successful. We are very grateful for the contributions from the following individuals and organisations:
- Diane Arnold
- Everly Clarke
- Sauna Maragh
- Barbara Hall
- Julet Stone
- Dr Barbara Matalon of the Canadian Women's Club,
- Wynette Anderson, former PSDP executive, JAMPRO
- Berletta Forrester, export promotions manager, JAMPRO
- HEART Trust NTA
- National Housing Trust
- Tawana Gray
- Anonymous donor
- Pamela Phillips, attorney-at-law
- Annette Francis -Barnett
- Sharon Asphall
- Dosley Redwood
- Kay Pessoa
- Dr Olivia McDonald
Dianne Thomas and Dianne Paul: 35 suits, 12 blouses, 5 dresses, 5 pants and counting.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Client is referred to Dress for Success Jamaica by a non-profit partner.
2. Client receives an interview suit from Dress for Success Jamaica.
3. Client goes on a job interview.
4. Client returns after securing a job to receive additional apparel.
5. Client is invited to join professional women's group
HOW TO DONATE SUITS
Dry-clean suits first and drop them off at any of the following locations:
Angela's Boutique, Merrick Avenue, St Andrew; HEART School of Cosmetology, Hope Road, St Andrew, and Adrienne, 37 Windsor Avenue, off Fairway Avenue, St Andrew.
Big thanks to the above for the kind space and time.
TESTIMONIAL
Renée Powell
Renée Powell learnt about Dress for Success Jamaica after she was offered her first job through a HEART/NTA job-placement programme. "The placement officer introduced me to Dress for Success Jamaica. I heard about the job on Thursday and by the Saturday of that week I was being suited by them, as I was due to start on Monday of the following week," Powell said.
She recalls that she felt uncomfortable at first because she did not know the persons suiting her, but they made her feel comfortable and at ease. And she loved the brown suit that she got. Plus, the women were very welcoming and gave the impression they had known her for a long time.
"They wanted to know about me and my goals and were interested in me as a person. I liked that. They were also very encouraging," Powell told Flair.
The team at Dress for Success Jamaica gave her tips on how to attire herself professionally for the job; developing certain skills; and some dos and don'ts of keeping the job. "I was very shy and they told me how to improve my confidence as lack of confidence is always evident in a person's attitude."
Powell continues to maintain a good relationship with Dress for Success Jamaica. She said that on her first day on the job they sent an email to ask about her first day and even more helpful tips for the rest of the week. "After a few months, I was asked about my positive experiences and how to handle any negative experiences. This has really helped me as I am still employed at the same company."
Berletta Forrester
Export Promotion Manager at JTI, says the Expo presents an excellent opportunity for local exporters to showcase their products in JTIís Brand Jamaica booth, with a view to entering the UK market or expanding their presence there.