Denver Style Consulting

Image Consultant Careers & Training

Training

Train with Denver's premier image consultant, Milena Joy of Milena Distinctive Image Consulting. Learn from her mistakes and successes and build a career doing what you love! We offer comprehensive one week training seminars, accellerated weekend courses and information packed webinar series.

No matter what style of learning you choose, you'll learn Milena's best kept secrets for how to work with your clients and build your business at the same time.

Build Your Business Image Intensive Training

If you've always dreamed of having your own business doing what you love, this is the perfect class for you. This intense, hands-on class will give you all the tools and information you need to build a successful image business. This class is limited to only 6 participants. We have an application process that you must complete prior to being accepted. Please be sure to follow the instructions for application.

August 15 - August 18, 10am - 5pm

Application deadline is August 08, 2011

To Apply:

Step 1. Review the Milena Distinctive Image Consulting (MDIC) website, blog and social media sites to get a clear understanding of our style, our clients, and our services to determine if MDIC is the right place for you to train. We train all our consultants with MDIC style philosphies.

Step 2. Submit your cover letter and resume to info@milenaconsulting.com with the subject line "Milena Distinctive Image Training" by May 31st. Your cover letter should state why you want to be an image consultant, what talents you can leverage to be successful in your business, and why you chose to train with MDIC. (If you have previously submitted your resume, you will still need to do this step.)

Step 3. Phone interviews will be conducted with applicants who meet our requirements and will then be selected to go through the training.

Step 4. Selected applicants will be requested to submit payment. Call us at 303-585-0589 for additional pament options.

Class Begins June 6, 2011

Why Train with MDIC?

Milena Distinctive Image Consultant was started at the end of 2007, when our nation was entering our worst economy ever. We have managed to build a successful image business because we not only have the eye for style, we know how to market and sell our business. We always say that it is not enough to love fashion; you need to know how to make money doing it. We've proven that it is possible and we are ready to teach you how.

In this training you will not only sharpen your talents you will be able to teach your clients and build instant credibility. All training participants will receive:

5 full days of hands-on training
Document templates and forms for working with your clients
1 complimentary hour of one-on-one coaching with Milena after the class
Guaranteed opportunity to interview for any future positions at MDIC

Class Agenda

All classes start at 10am and go until 5pm. These classes are intense and are customized to the student's needs. Please take this agenda as a general outline. We will make sure you leave knowing everything you need to build your business. Class participants will have full access to Milena for questions and coaching for the entire duration of the class.

Monday, June 6: Style Assessment

Client Homework (you will be doing this homework).
Working with different body shapes and face shapes
How to use necklines, patterns, and texture
Accessory philosophy and how to's
Full Color Assessment

Tuesday, June 7: Style Assessment Continued

Step-by-step working through the style assessment
How to work with clients and understanding client psychology
Hands-on color assessments with real clients @ 3pm

Wednesday, June 8: Wardrobe Edit

Step-by-step conducting a wardrobe edit
Understanding client and in-home challenges and solutions
Reviewing the tools yous will need
Perform a Wardrobe Edit with a real client

Thursday, June 9: Personal Shopping

Creating the perfect shopping list
How to shop effectively and efficiently
Working with boutiques/departments stores
Protecting your client and your best interests
Go to a Boutique @ 2pm

Friday, June 10: Building Your Business

Review – Style Assessment, Wardrobe Edit, Shopping
What to effectively use thes tools to get clients
- Social networking
- Speaking
- Articles/PR
- Networking
- Referrals
- Word of Mouth
- Client Follow-up – birthdays, pictures, shopping lists.
How to improve your image/brand

Apply today! Class begins June 6, 2011!

Do NOT submit payment until you have been selected.

Careers

Build a career doing what you love with Milena Distinctive Image Consulting! Our image consultants are given the tools and support to be the best in the industry.

We are NOT currently accepting applications.

All MDIC image consultants are trained through our comprehensive Image Intensive Training program. The chosen consultant(s) will then continue with Milena Distinctive Image Consulting as commissioned stylists. We have developed a very detailed interview process to make sure we recruit only the best.

Step 2. Submit your cover letter, resume and references to info@milenaconsulting.com with the subject line "Milena Distinctive Image Training" by May 15. Your cover letter should state why you would be a valuable asset to MDIC, why you would like a career with MDIC and where you would like to see your career in the next 3 years. (If you have previously submitted your resume, you will still need to do this step.)

Step 3. Phone interviews will be conducted with selected applicants.

Step 4. In-person interviews will be conducted with selected candidates (1 hour).

Step 5. In-Style interviews will be conducted. We wants to make sure you "live the look". You will go through a personal wardrobe evaluation as well as take a basic fashion knowledge assessment.

Step 6. Selected candidates will be submitted for a background check. Up to three candidates will be selected for training.

Step 7. Training is scheduled February 7th - February 11th, from 9-5pm. Training tuition is $1250. See below to find out what your tuition covers and why you should be a part of MDIC.

Why Join MDIC?

We know what it is like to start this kind of business on your own. That is why we have created a turnkey system that allows you to enjoy being an image consultant and minimizes the administrative and business aspects that can rob you of your passion and purpose. Hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars have been spent to create the Milena Distinctive Image Consulting brand. We have created the following list to help you realize the benefits of joining our team versus becoming a solo practitioner.

5-Day Training with Certified Image Consultant
Includes Hands on Training with Clients
Personal Mentor & Business Coach
Weekly Training/Sales Meeting to Help You Grow Your Business
Client Documents & Forms
Great Incentives & Commission Structure
Client Leads & Referrals
Speaking & Event Opportunities
Established Brand Recognition
Marketing & PR Support
Marketing Materials
500 Personal MDIC Business Cards
Personal MDIC Email Address
Presence on MDIC Website
Presence on MDIC Social Media
Presence on MDIC Blog - Men & Women's
Presence on MDIC Newsletter

Image Consultant Job Description

COMPENSATION: Commissioned
HOURS: Part-time and Full-Time

SUMMARY

Evaluate a client’s current style challenge and develop a plan that honors the clients' body, budget and lifestyle. Be knowledgeable in current fashion and classic style in order to teach clients how to look their best. You will be a commissioned employee that will independently secure clients by performing various marketing functions, such as, networking, speaking engagements, classes and events. These marketing functions will help you generate qualified leads and then you will perform traditional sales functions, such as, closing a client and getting the style job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Conduct Style Assessments, Wardrobe Edits & Personal Shopping
Teach classes, workshops, and in-home parties to build cliental
Build relationships with boutiques and other synergistic businesse
Attend networking events and to find clients and partners
Generate leads and close clients during the sales process
Attend weekly training meetings
Coordinate appointments and control your own schedule
Maintain client file system in your home office
Maintain required personal supplies and equipment (see below)
Respond to inquires within 24 hours
Maintain MDIC client confidentiality
Follow the MDIC client procedures
Represent MDIC
All other duties as assigned

WORK SKILLS:

Represent MDIC
Fashion knowledge
Sophisticated taste level
Visually creative
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to coach, teach and guide a client
Sales & networking skills
Outgoing and assertive
Open minded and non-judgmental
Ability to lead and stay focused
Excellent Time Management

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, Sales and Networking

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Digital Camera, Computer with Internet, Email, Cell phone (with VM, TXT and Email), Color Printer

SUPPLIES: Heavy-duty metal rolling rack, full-length mirror, natural lighting stand, fabric tape measure, magnetic necklace, fabric swatches for color analysis

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Need to be able to lift rolling rack into client’s homes and lift heavy garbage bags filled with clothes out of homes. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: You will be working in your home (if you choose), your client’s home and retail stores.