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...
Insights on Internships from Professor Jones (IOI)
15 minutes
1 year ago
[Real Time] Language and Cultural Differences
In this Real Time episode from the front desk, Professor Jones shares practical insights from his unique experience working in both Asia and North America, focusing on the importance of language sensitivity, cultural awareness, and inclusivity on the hospitality front lines. From currency confusion to conversational gaps between departments, this episode offers tools and mindset shifts that every hospitality intern should adopt. Key Takeaways: Slow down and confirm understanding: Many interna...
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...
