Title of Project (this should be unique to your topic)
Sanity or Insanity: Behind the Scenes of Running a Local Boutique
Paragraph description of what you will do during your 40-hour project.
For my senior project, I decided to shadow the owner of Sanity, the boutique in Chagrin Falls. I plan to go into business, hopefully owning my own one day. The location of Chagrin Falls is perfect, in my time working at Sanity, I have met people from all over the country. Isabel, the owner, makes sure our customers feel like they walked down the red carpet from the second they arrive to the second they leave! Throughout this project, I will learn how she started her business, how she finds the clothes for the store, how she markets them and how she has held such a successful business. This would entail me to promote items and log inventory. My goal at the end of this project is to understand the back end of the business to get a head start for college!
How does the project connect to the Gilmour mission?
This connects to the Gilmour mission by creating a more humane and just society. Isabel runs a tight ship, ensuring customers walk out happier than they walked in. Having said that, it is part of my job to get to know my customers on a personal level. Connecting with the mission statement, I want to make sure each of my clients have enough time and get the same treatment they would any other day. I love helping people so this suited me. Being able to make women feel confident in their clothes is such a great feeling. I am truly looking forward to this project because I can see myself in Isabels shoes one day!!
What led you to propose this project?
I wanted to propose this project because shopping is one of my favorite things and I am going into business for college. I am thrilled to be able to learn about a local business that truly cares about their clients. With that, I've grown up around Chagrin Falls, since I was little I have loved this shop.
Who is the mentor that you will observe? (This person will certify that you have completed the required 40 hours.)
My mentor will be Isabel Pritchett, the owner of Sanity.
What is your proposed mentor’s email address?
sales@sanitystyle.com
Do you have additional questions or concerns for the committee as we review this project?
No!
