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Deckers Careers Intern Spotlight

Performance Lifestyle Group Intern Spotlight:

Annie Lucia

Annie grew up in Santa Clarita, California. She is currently a fourth-year Communication and Environmental Studies double major at UC Santa Barbara. Annie decided to join Deckers because she wanted to work for a company that is truly passionate about their products, employees, and overall environmental impact. She’s working as a Product Intern on the HOKA ONE ONE team!

What inspired you to pursue an opportunity with product in footwear?

I was inspired to pursue this opportunity after I met a former Product Intern at UCSB’s Career Fair. She talked about how she was able to make changes within her brand’s product line and reduce their overall environmental impact. As someone interested in performance/lifestyle products, marketing, supply chain management, and sustainability, I knew this position would push me out of my comfort zone and allow me to gain experience in all realms.

What would you like to share about your internship experience so far with Deckers on the PLG team?

My internship at Deckers has been one of the most comprehensive and enlightening experiences in my career thus far. I have learned so much about HOKA as a brand, our differentiating footwear characteristics, the running community, and the tedious process that coincides with creating a new footwear concept and bringing it to life. I discovered a newfound passion within me for footwear development. Seeing a shoe in public, that your team helped create, is such an exciting feeling!

Who has been an inspirational leader in your professional life? How have they influenced your career goals, passions and interests?

I am primarily inspired by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia. Although I am deeply passionate about the environment and its preservation, I am also naturally business oriented. Learning about Patagonia’s success as a corporate sustainability steward, has motivated me to integrate environmental initiatives into traditional business models. Working at Deckers has shown me how sustainability realistically functions in a large corporation and the proper methods one should utilize when trying to implement change.

What are three fun facts you’d like to share?

1. I once collapsed through the top half of a bunk bed and had to get stitches.

2. I only drink my coffee iced.

3. I studied abroad in Florence, Italy last year and lived right next to the iconic Duomo.

Deckers Careers Intern Spotlight

Northeastern co-op Spotlight:

Raj Mocherla

Raj is originally from Rochester, New York. After graduating from high school he headed to Boston to attend Northeastern University and study economics and mathematics with a Spanish minor. Raj’s previous co-op was at Johnson & Johnson, where he worked on their e-commerce team. Raj learned that he enjoys all that the online aspects of running a business entails, so he decided to come to Deckers Brands for his second co-op to continue to hone his abilities and expand his knowledge of the e-commerce world.

What would you like to share about your internship experience so far?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Deckers so far! First and foremost, the people have been extremely inviting and friendly. I have had the opportunity to learn merchandising skills and tools that are implementable across several of the brands in the Deckers portfolio, and having that holistic experience has been very rewarding. I am able to see the impact of my work, and any and all new ideas are welcomed. I am excited for the coming months as I continue to grow my skillset and look to make an impact as much as I can.

What has been your favorite part of living in Santa Barbara as a co-op?

Coming from the East Coast, I knew the weather in Santa Barbara would be an immediate perk. I love the consistently warm temperatures, and as a result being able to explore all that Southern California has to offer. Whether it be going to the beach, hiking, heading downtown, or getting on a train for a weekend trip to another nearby city, there is never any shortage of fun to be had.

Who has been an inspirational leader in your professional life? How have they influenced your career goals, passions and interests?

Back at school, I work in the Visitor Center as a Campus Visit Representative, and seeing all of the amazing things my fellow co-workers accomplish during their time at Northeastern is inspiring. As we share our stories with prospective families, I get to be surrounded by some of the most motivated students at our school and hear the incredible research they’ve done, impressive companies they’ve worked for, amazing causes they’ve rallied behind, and so much more. These experiences just demonstrate to me that the sky is the limit and there is no goal too lofty for me to want to achieve in my career. Balancing all of these responsibilities can be a challenge, but being a part of the supportive and driven environment of my co-workers has helped me understand what I want to accomplish across my career and passions, as well as see that my career and my passion may not necessarily have to be two independent things.

What are three fun facts you’d like to share?

1. I’ve flown a plane before.

2. I was born in India.

3. A childhood friend and I create handmade magazine issues for kids undergoing cancer treatment at a children’s hospital in our hometown.

Deckers Careers Intern Spotlight

Northeastern co-op Spotlight:

Tara Deane

Tara moved from Chicago to Boston where she studies Marketing Analytics and Sports Communications at Northeastern University. There she has joined a sorority and participates in intramural sports on campus. Tara is currently a co-op with our Retail QA team!

What would you like to share about your internship experience so far?

Being the Retail QA co-op here at Deckers has been a great opportunity for me so far, especially being my first co-op. Since coming here, I have been able to learn both office environment skills like being able to schedule a meeting with co-workers on other teams, to more IT QA job functions such as understanding the different systems that are integrated to allow for productive business flow. The amount of people I have been able to meet and interact with in my role has by far been my favorite part of the co-op experience. Everyone at Deckers is always willing to meet with you to tell you what their job function is and how they got to where they are now.

What has been your favorite part of living in Santa Barbara as a co-op?

The best part of moving to Santa Barbara is being able to hike, go to the beach, and tan in the winter months. Being able to bike all the time here is also a major plus of being in a smaller city.

Who has been an inspirational leader in your professional life? How have they influenced your career goals, passions and interests?

The owner of the pizza place I worked at the past two years is one of the most personable people I’ve met when it comes to customers and is someone who I aspire to be in the business world. Ennio Sullo manages to make all the employees feel like they are family and wants to know who they are not only as workers, but as well as who they are outside of work. He is the person I thank for telling me to go after a job in the sports marketing field after he noticed my love for football and is always still proud of my accomplishments anytime I visit when I am home. To this day, and I’m sure for much longer, he will have influenced who I am and who I will be.

What are three fun facts you’d like to share?

1. I have competitively Irish danced for 14 years.

2. I am the first-generation college student.

3. I’ve blown out my knee cheerleading in high school.

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Northeastern co-op Spotlight:

Abbott Gailmard

Abbott Gailmard left Tennessee to earn her bachelors degree at Northeastern in Boston, Massachusetts. After she spent her fist co-op pursuing her passion for environmental studies by working at a wildlife sanctuary, she decided to come to Deckers Brands for her second co-op to learn more about international affairs and the people side of business.

What are three fun facts you’d like to share?

1. I spent a month camping and hiking around Iceland. By the end of the trip, I could pitch my tent in under 5 minutes.

2. I love sweet potato fries and have them at least once a week in Boston.

3. I’ve never had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Who has been an inspirational leader in your professional life? How have they influenced your career goals, passions and interests?

When I worked as an Orientation Leader for incoming Northeastern students, I had the opportunity to work with a great group of women who constantly inspired me. Each of the women ran and oversaw a different part of the orientation process and it was amazing to see how such a small team put huge events together. I felt comfortable talking to each of them individually, as well as in a group, and ultimately they helped me to realize my passion for working with people.

What has been your favorite part of living in Santa Barbara, California?

I have loved getting to live in a place nestled between the mountains and the beach with a warm, mild climate. So far, I’ve been able to surf, hike, swim, and tan all during the winter months where I usually don’t leave the house without a parka.

What would you like to share about your People & Experience co-op experience?

As the People and Experience co-op, I have had the unique opportunity to see how a business functions through the lively lens of HR. From executives and retail managers to designers and warehouse associates, this position has granted me a unique look at the people side of business and allowed me to meet and work with the assiduous individuals who play vital roles in driving Deckers’ success. However, the most rewarding part of working with the People and Experience department has been joining a phenomenal team of driven, hardworking individuals who succeed in their respective careers through the empowerment and continuous support of one another. Regardless of a passion for business or human resources, working with this team at Deckers will grant you a non-replicable experience that will incite you to strive for success no matter the endeavor.

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