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“ I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN FASHION,
BUT I NEVER THOUGHT THAT A CAREER IN THE FASHION
WORLD WAS ATTAINABLE FOR ME. AFTER BEING ON THE
FASHION BOARD, I’VE REALIZED THAT MY DREAM OF WORKING
IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS CLOSER THAN I’VE EVER IMAGINED!”
— SAMANTHA CHOI, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER
BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP
If you’re a high school student who wants to explore the exciting and ever-changing world
of fashion, then learn from some of the best as a BP. Fashion Board Member.
As part of the BP. Fashion Board, you’ll …
• Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling
and the world of retail.
• Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events.
• Meet others your age who are also passionate about style.
• Be a BP. brand ambassador and share your style tips, trends and insights with friends and family.
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• Receive career insights and advice on college.
Please keep the following in mind:
Membership requires an ongoing reliable time commitment. You’ll be part of monthly meetings
and seminars, each of which usually last one hour at your local Nordstrom store.
And as a BP. Fashion Board member, you’ll be a representative of the Nordstrom company,
and should convey a professional and courteous manner at all times.
The board term is August 2013–May 2014.
Here’s how to get started …
1. Your application for this non-paid member position must be completed in full and turned in to
your nearest Nordstrom of choice by March 15, 2013, with the following:
• The complete Application form
• Your Fashion Project (page 6)
• The Statement and Signatures form (page 8)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (pages 9 and 11)
2. You’ll also need to include:
• Your high school transcript (staple it to the back of the application). Your minimum
cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5, and you must be a high school student in the
2013/2014 school year.
3. You and your parent or guardian will need to read and sign all the appropriate pages.
All applications received by March 15, 2013, will be reviewed. If you’re selected for an interview,
you’ll be contacted by phone or email by April 1.
Late, unsigned or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
There’s a checklist on page 13. Make sure you don’t forget anything!
We’d love to have you on board. Good luck and have fun with your fashion project!
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BP. FASHION BOARD APPLICATION
Applicant’s name
PhoneEmail
Address
City
State
High School
City
Zip
Parent/guardian’s name and phone
Emergency contact and phone (if different from above)
For the 2013/2014 school year you will be a:
Cumulative GPA
 Freshman
c Sophomore
c Junior
c
✔ Senior
(must be at least 2.5)
Please attach a current transcript to your completed application.
Your Nordstrom store location of choice
What activities are you involved in?
School activities, positions and dates involved:
Other activities (community, social, etc.), positions and dates involved:
What’s your current or previous work experience?
Company
PositionDates
Responsibilities
Company
PositionDates
Responsibilities
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How did you hear about BP. Fashion Board?
What are you most proud of?
(Tell us in 200 words or fewer. Attach a separate piece of paper if necessary.)
Tell us about your hobbies or special talents.
What excites you about fashion retail?
c Selling
c Managing
c Buying
c Visual Display
(check all that apply)
c Public Relations
c Advertising/Marketing
c Other:
What are your fashion career goals? How can BP. Fashion Board help you achieve those goals? (Tell us in 200 words
or fewer. Attach a separate piece of paper if necessary.)
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Your fashion project.
We want to see what you love about fashion. Are there particular looks or trends
you like? Do you admire your friends’ natural style or have a celebrity style icon?
This is your time to show us your style, so get creative! Tear out looks from magazines.
Take snapshots of your friends. Make a collage. Design a poster. Create a photo album.
Whatever you’d like! (These are just a few ideas to get you going—so have fun!)
Package your fashion project creation with your completed application. Include your
name, address, email address and phone number on the back of your project in case it
becomes separated from the rest of your application submission.
Your fashion project will not be returned.
Check out our BP. Fashion Board page at:
facebook.com/bp.nordstrom
Check out our blog!
blogs.nordstrom.com/bp
Share your style! #nordstrombp
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“BEING ON THE BP. FASHION BOARD, I GAINED
INVALUABLE INSIGHT INTO THE FASHION WORLD;
I LEARNED ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM MARKETING TO
TREND FORECASTING.”
— BRITTANY MOORE, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER
BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP
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BP. Fashion Board Authorization and Release
I’m aware of the requirements and responsibilities for membership on the BP. Fashion Board. I feel my school,
family and personal activities will allow me to devote the time and energy necessary to be a successful member.
I understand the commitment required in being a BP. Fashion Board member and would like to be considered.
If I am selected for membership on the BP. Fashion Board, I agree to the following additional terms:
•I understand that I am responsible for travel to and from my local Nordstrom store for meetings and activities.
•I understand that by providing my email address to Nordstrom, I consent to be added to the Nordstrom
email marketing list.
•I assume and accept any risks and hazards incidental to my participation on the BP. Fashion Board. In
consideration of the opportunity to participate, I release, absolve and agree to hold harmless NORDSTROM, Inc.,
its subsidiaries, contractors and agents, and their respective employees from any and all liability for injuries,
illnesses, damages and/or costs resulting from my participation on the BP. Fashion Board, including the use of
Images described below.
•I grant permission to Nordstrom, its employees and agents to take, use, reproduce, alter or publish visual/audio
images (‘Images’) of me. Images include, but are not limited to, photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings,
voices, sounds, video recordings, audio clips or accompanying written descriptions. I agree that Nordstrom owns
the Images and all rights related to them. The Images may be used in any manner or media without notifying me,
such as websites, publications, promotions, broadcasts and advertisements. Use of Images may include posting with
first name, last name or school as identifiers. I waive the right of prior approval of the use, reproduction, alteration
or publication of the Images and hereby release NORDSTROM, Inc., its subsidiaries, contractors and agents from
any and all claims for damages of any kind resulting from the use of the Images.
I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all its terms and execute it voluntarily and
with full knowledge of its significance.
Name (please print)
Email
SignatureDate
Signature of parent or guardian (if under 18 years of age)
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BP. Fashion Board Letter of Recommendation #1
Use this form or, if necessary, attach a separate piece of paper to the back of the application.
APPLICANT FILLS OUT:
Applicant’s name
High school
RECOMMENDER FILLS OUT:
We’d love to hear why you think the above applicant would be a great asset to the BP. Fashion Board,
and what his or her unique qualifications may be.
How long have you known this individual?
In what capacity?
Name (please print)
SignatureDate
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BP.FashionBoard
The BP. Fashion Board is a one-year program run by Nordstrom to bring together high schoolers
who are passionate about fashion. As a part of this board, members will:
• Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling
and the world of retail.
•Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events.
•Meet others their age who are also passionate about style.
• Be a BP. brand ambassador and share their style tips, trends and insights with friends and family.
•Receive career insights and advice on college.
Thank you for your time and willingness to provide a letter of recommendation.
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BP. Fashion Board Letter of Recommendation #2
Use this form or, if necessary, attach a separate piece of paper to the back of the application.
APPLICANT FILLS OUT:
Applicant’s name
High school
RECOMMENDER FILLS OUT:
We’d love to hear why you think the above applicant would be a great asset to the BP. Fashion Board,
and what his or her unique qualifications may be.
How long have you known this individual?
In what capacity?
Name
(please print)
SignatureDate
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BP. Fashion Board
The BP. Fashion Board is a one-year program run by Nordstrom to bring together high schoolers
who are passionate about fashion. As a part of this board, members will:
•Get the ins and outs on trend forecasting, buying, advertising/marketing, styling
and the world of retail.
•Participate in exciting Nordstrom projects and events.
•Meet others their age who are also passionate about style.
•Be a BP. brand ambassador and share their style tips, trends and insights with friends and family.
•Receive career insights and advice on college.
Thank you for your time and willingness to provide a letter of recommendation.
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Make sure you remember to …
c Complete your Application (pages 4 and 5)
c Attach your personal Fashion Project (description on page 6)
c Fill out and sign your Statement and Signatures form (page 8)
c Ask two people who know you well to fill out and sign the Letters of Recommendation (pages 9 and 11)
c Attach your high school transcript
We look forward to hearing from you!
Mail or hand deliver your application package to your Nordstrom store of choice,
ATTN: BP. Fashion Board. All applications must be received by March 15, 2013.
Late submissions will not be considered. If you’re selected for an interview,
you’ll be contacted by phone or email by April 1, 2013. Good luck!
“I LOVE FASHION BOARD BECAUSE I GET TO HANG OUT
WITH PEOPLE WHO LOVE FASHION, JUST LIKE ME.”
— AYA DIAZ, FASHION BOARD MEMBER AND BP. BLOGGER
BLOGS.NORDSTROM.COM/BP
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Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida
789.999.7170
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
Alex Michaelson
Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota,
Kansas, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana
[email protected]
630.218.2470
Ashlee Bock
BP. Regional Merchandiser
FOR MORE INFO, CALL OR EMAIL ONE OF OUR
BP. FASHION BOARD REGIONAL CONTACTS
Jessica Sloan
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
206.373.2035
Washington, Oregon, Alaska
Rachel Reed
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
415.977.5001
Northern California, Hawaii
Rena Vaclavik
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
714.850.2580
Orange County, Los Angeles, CA
Frances Vu
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
619.321.3712
San Diego, CA, Arizona, Utah,
Colorado, Nevada
Jessica Sloan
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
206.373.2035
Washington, Oregon, Alaska
Rachel Reed
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
415.977.5001
Northern California, Hawaii
Jennifer Taveras
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
201.712.5970
Northern New Jersey,
Massachusetts, New York,
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Nicole Leigh
BP. Regional Merchandiser
[email protected]
703.761.3570
Virginia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania,
Southern New Jersey, Delaware,
North Carolina
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