Insights on Internships from Professor Jones (IOI)
David Jones
23 episodes
1 day ago
In this episode of Alumni Voices, I speak with Hatsumi Abuku, Country Manager at FutureLog in Japan. As well as, Director of Sales for FCS Solutions. From her early dreams of hotel work to leadership in hospitality tech, Hatsumi shares how internships helped her grow professionally—and personally. 📌 Key Takeaways: Hatsumi’s internships in banquet and sales departments gave her firsthand experience that helped shape her understanding of hotel operations and career direction.She reflects on how...
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In this episode of Alumni Voices, I speak with Hatsumi Abuku, Country Manager at FutureLog in Japan. As well as, Director of Sales for FCS Solutions. From her early dreams of hotel work to leadership in hospitality tech, Hatsumi shares how internships helped her grow professionally—and personally. 📌 Key Takeaways: Hatsumi’s internships in banquet and sales departments gave her firsthand experience that helped shape her understanding of hotel operations and career direction.She reflects on how...
[Alumni Voices] Pedram Pakneshan - Vice President of Convention Sales at Wynn Las Vegas
Insights on Internships from Professor Jones (IOI)
19 minutes
3 weeks ago
[Alumni Voices] Pedram Pakneshan - Vice President of Convention Sales at Wynn Las Vegas
In this Alumni Voices episode Pedram Pakneshan, Vice President of Convention Sales at Wynn Las Vegas, shares how he built a 20-year career in hospitality sales starting from food service roles in college. Pedram discusses the power of networking, the value of structured mentorship, and the importance of personal branding for students entering the industry. His story is a masterclass in determination, humility, and readiness. 📌 Key Takeaways: Pedram started his career in entry-level campus din...
Insights on Internships from Professor Jones (IOI)
In this episode of Alumni Voices, I speak with Hatsumi Abuku, Country Manager at FutureLog in Japan. As well as, Director of Sales for FCS Solutions. From her early dreams of hotel work to leadership in hospitality tech, Hatsumi shares how internships helped her grow professionally—and personally. 📌 Key Takeaways: Hatsumi’s internships in banquet and sales departments gave her firsthand experience that helped shape her understanding of hotel operations and career direction.She reflects on how...
