552 Leadmine Rd.

Sturbridge, MA 01566
774-230-8148
katherine.lebrun@student.fairfield.edu

February 12, 2024

Merchandising Internship Program

The TJX Companies Inc.
770 Cochituate Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701

Dear TJX Merchandising Internship Program,

As a Marketing and International Business double major at Fairfield University I am passionate

about the connection between business and fashion all over the world. Both business and
marketing help to provide insight into how different locations have distinct approaches to fashion
and advertising. Through 4,700 TJX branded stores in nine different countries, TJX delivers
great value for low prices every day. I am eager to begin learning the process behind the
allocation of merchandise across stores, anticipating consumer patterns, as well as building that
“treasure hunt” experience that consumers know and love. I am hopeful that one day, I can be a
part of the world class buying organization of 1,200 TJX associates who seek to find the right
fashions, brands, and designs that make TJX the leading off-price apparel and home fashions
retailer worldwide.

Throughout the last year, I have been employed as a Global and Equity Focus Development
Intern in the Office of Student Engagement at Fairfield University. Alongside another intern, we
had the opportunity to cultivate a team of sixty-one New Student Leaders who have unique
personalities and values. Together, we created a welcoming team dynamic that valued each
individual student leader and encouraged members to share their perspectives on different
aspects of mentoring first year students. As part of the leadership team, we assisted in training
leaders how to create safe space environments for students from underrepresented communities.
We also helped leaders develop strategies that they can use to help first year students adapt to
their new life at Fairfield. I recognize the importance of advocating and encouraging first year
students as they navigate their first year of college. This opportunity helped me understand what
it means to lead and be a part of an inclusive team and face challenging tasks together. These
learned behaviors can help me contribute to the Merchandising Internship Team.

I am confident that I will be a positive addition who will provide value to your Merchandising
Internship Team for the Summer of 2023. I would be happy to discuss my qualifications further
in person. You can reach me at 774-230-8148 or email me at
katherine.lebrun@student.fairfield.edu. Thank you for taking the time to review my application
and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Katherine LeBrun
 Katherine LeBrun
552 Leadmine Rd • Sturbridge, MA 01566 • (774) 230-8148 • katherine.lebrun@student.fairfield.edu

EDUCATION
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Candidate, Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business May 2024
GPA: 3.69
Honors: Dean’s List, Loyola Merit Scholarship

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Fairfield University Marketing & Communications Department Fairfield, CT
Social Media Marketing Intern January 2023 – Present
• Deliver creative and organic content recommendations each week to boost engagement on brand social platforms
• Conduct in depth content analysis and research using competitive institutions social media platform presence
• Create Stag Lists to develop fun and creative ways to market the Fairfield University community
Fairfield University Office of Student Engagement Fairfield, CT
Global and Equity Focus Development Intern January 2023 – December 2023
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired a team of 65 New Student Leaders through an extensive application process
• Co-facilitated trainings to introduce student leaders to the importance and value of their leadership role on campus
• Partnered with campus cohorts to coordinate and facilitate overnight New Student Orientation and Fall Welcome
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of Orientation and Fall Welcome to welcome first year students to campus
New Student Leader March 2021 – December 2021
• Worked on an inclusive team to collectively accomplish team goals with other New Student Leaders
• Acquired skills training on topics such as QPR to ensure preparedness when mentoring first-year students
• Co-facilitated weekly, 75-minute classroom seminars and one on one meetings for 26 first-year students
Fairfield University Marketing Club Fairfield, CT
Membership Officer May 2022 – May 2023
• Monitored attendance of club members to ensure fulfillment of required guidelines to maintain membership status
• Communicated with club members to inquire about club dues and upcoming events and opportunities
Fairfield University Student Association Fairfield, CT
Programming Coordinator October 2022 – May 2023
• Organized traditional university wide programs and events for approximately 2,800 students
• Collaborated with programming directors, chairs, and advisors to develop event proposals and logistics
Fairfield University Dolan Partners Program Fairfield, CT
Partner & Mentor September 2022 – Present
• Advise and guide first year business students on approach and execution of course work and club involvement
• Guide first year business students through their transition to life on campus as a business student
Fairfield University HerCampus Chapter Fairfield, CT
Content Creator November 2020 – May 2022
• Published multiple articles on a variety of different topics and ideas in order to attract college students
• Researched new information to include in articles to ensure correct information is communicated
• Communicated new and unique topics to present to Fairfield HerCampus correspondents to research and write
Marshalls Sturbridge, MA
Retail Sales Associate July 2017 – December 2021
• Received Associate of the Quarter Award for excelling in merchandising and customer service
• Coordinated merchandise moves throughout the store with team members and management
• Designed & developed displays and endcaps throughout the store to attract customers to merchandise

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Pan-Mass Challenge – Volunteer
Special Olympics of Massachusetts – Volunteer
Fairfield University Clubs: Women In Business Club (Member & Mentor), Be The Match (Member)