Reskill & Revive: Navigating the World of Events and Freelancing as a Young Leader
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Are you a current student or recent graduate curious about starting your career in the event and hospitality industry?
We’re here to help you begin your professional journey – whether you’re still in school or recently graduated. The hospitality and events industry continues to evolve in a changing economy, so it’s essential to understand how you can be best equipped as you enter the workforce.
Over the past several years, students and Generation Z have proven to be resilient, innovative individuals that seek flexibility and purpose. Thus, it is crucial to your professional journey to have a grasp on the breadth of available opportunities as well as how to advocate for yourself along the way.
During this webinar, we shared about navigating a career within hospitality and events, debunked common misconceptions, and learned about the world of freelancing. Using real-time word cloud activities, attendees were able to share their initial perceptions of the industry, as seen below.
What you’ll learn:
How to explore different career pathways in the industry (contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to choose just one!)
How to market your transferrable skills, regardless of your amount/level of professional experience
How to leverage your status as a student to maximize your professional opportunities while in school
How to gain access to resources and get involved in a community of young professionals
Hear the experiences of fellow Young Leaders who have started their professional careers within the industry
Moderated by: Nikki Gonzales – Chief of Staff - Soundings
Panelists
Kassandra Monta – Event Coordinator – Wolters Kluwer
Kass is an Event Coordinator at Wolters Kluwer, a global software company servicing solutions in the health, tax and accounting, finance, compliance, and legal industries. She is part of their Global Event Management Team that hosts hundreds of internal and external events worldwide.
In 2020, Kass graduated San Jose State University with a B.S. in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management with a focus in events. At the height of the pandemic, she decided to pivot into a career of Business Operations but quickly found herself missing the events industry. With the help of Soundings, she was able to become a freelance event contractor which led her to her current full-time contracting role at Wolters Kluwer.
Jason Lum – Recruitment Specialist – Soundings
Jason currently serves as the Recruitment Specialist for Soundings, supporting the operations team to connect freelance and full-time talent with opportunities that align with their events industry experience.
At San Diego State University, Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management after gaining a broad range of experience in hotel & restaurant operations and marketing. Following graduation, Jason discovered Soundings, who helped him find two separate job opportunities in technical training and recruitment operations for a leading event technology company. Now, he leverages his diverse past experience to support the Soundings team in operational efforts and community initiatives.