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We're rapidly growing and filling some key positions here at H&B and are looking for qualified candidates to join the Apron Squad! Check out the various job positions available below. If you know of anyone that would make a perfect addition to the team, refer them to us and if they're hired, we'll give you $50 to spend at H&B!!!

*Send resumes and qualified referrals to Brittany Brisco at: brittany@hedleyb.com

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER (full-time):

Looking to hire a fabulous 'people person' to head our Customer Experience department.

Ideal candidates must have superb people skills, very personable, demonstrates excellent written and spoken communication, very organized and can get things done quickly in a fast-paced environment. This is not your run-of-the-mill job. We need someone who can deliver happiness along with our stellar products!

Job duties include (but not limited to):

• Handles all incoming calls
• Take care of phone-in and/or walk-in orders
• Manage inventory and update website with new products
• Oversee office organization
• Orders supplies needed for office (shipping/packing, etc.)
• Ensures the overall customer experience is of the highest standard

Qualifications:

• Self-starter, takes charge and initiates projects
• Excellent people skills, past customer service experience is a plus
• Organized and punctual
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Gives our customers a sincere and top-notch experience

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (full-time):

Our Boss Lady, Ellen Bennett needs a right-hand man or woman to execute projects in a very fast-paced, growing environment. Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, readily available, and able to juggle a lot of projects at once, basically multi-task like a winner! This is NOT your average desk job. Candidate must be able to do whatever is needed and essentially be a direct extension of the CEO. This position is demanding with plenty of room to grow.

Job duties include (but not limited to): 

• Support the CEO with heavy calendaring and scheduling
• Assist with preparations for scheduled meetings, i.e. running errands, picking up lunch/snacks, booking conference room, etc.
• Handle correspondence on behalf of CEO, including drafting of letters, emails, and other written communication.
• Conduct research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
• Prepare and distribute presentations, reports, proposals, spreadsheets, correspondence and other documents
• General clerical duties, including faxing and scanning
• Handle all travel arrangements and hotel accommodations for CEO
• Other projects big and small, as needed

Qualifications: 

• Past experience as anExecutive Assistant 
• Proficient in MS Office: Power Point, Excel, Word
• Excellent project management, written and verbal communication skills 
• Extremely detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, expert multi-tasker 
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (full-time):

H&B needs an experienced Production Coordinator who's main responsibility is to guide orders through the production line without errors and able to maintain tight deadlines.

Job duties include (but not limited to):

• Handing off new orders to manufacturers 
• Overseeing the production line, quality control
• Informing sales reps on status of orders
• Making sure orders to go out the door on time

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in textiles and fabrics
• Previous operations or production experienced required
• Very organized
• Manage multiple communication terminals
• Quick on your feet

*Send resumes and qualified referrals to Brittany Brisco at: brittany@hedleyb.com

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We are beyond honored to have our founder, Ellen, and H&B featured in the January 2015 issue of Entrepreneur.

As an American-built, American-made startup, H&B is nothing if not entrepreneurial in the most enthusiastic sense of the word.

We love that the article features the hustle and bustle of the humble beginnings of our ampersand-embellished aprons that leading chefs and restaurants hold near and dear today.

Check out the article on Entrepreneur’s website and stay tuned for the new pieces mentioned coming up in 2015!

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Martha Stewart is as American as apple pie, and she’s taken the helm of a new initiative aimed at changing the face of business as usual across the country.

Known as American Made, this curated collaboration “spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade.”

H&B's fearless leader, Ellen, was one of the speakers at Martha Stewart’s 2014 American Made Summit in New York City, where she represented H&B loud and proud on “The New American Dream: Meet the Makers” panel.

Ellen highlighted the details that go into each and every H&B apron and joined other panelists who shared what has transformed them from makers into entrepreneurs.

Check out the highlights on Martha’s blog and the H&B wares in the American Made store on eBay.

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Ready to get your Hedley & Bennett shopping on? Come see the Apron Squad at these upcoming Holiday pop-up shops. The Apron Squad will be there to help you pick the perfect look for your kitchen and cooking needs!

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Your step-by-step guide to taking the food industry by storm.

(photo cred: www.lamag.com)

What’s the recipe to follow to make a crackerjack #apronsquad?

LA Magazine nailed it when they met with our very own founder, Ellen Bennett, to trace her steps from Mexican celebrity to food ingénue to apron stylist of kitchen stars around Los Angeles and the world.

Ellen took them behind the scenes to swing on the H&B swing and frolic around the photo studio in and among the samples of selvage denim and raw canvas for a taste of a day in the life of the passionate apron connoisseur.

Click here for the full Hedley & Bennett LA Magazine article.

What’s your recipe for success? Share the story of your career climb, #apronsquad.

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