HIP Breakfast!

This past Tuesday I attended a H.I.P Event *Hospitality Industry Professionals* with my boss from my internship. We had breakfast and there were a few guest speakers that talked about how they got into the industry, what they love about it, some of the up's and down's, and some important things to maintain to keep your business getting recognized. The most stressed factor that we all should be doing and should keep doing is blogging!! There are so many blogs out there that people really do read and use. You get to meet lots of people, get advice from professionals, hear stories, and really follow along others that are doing jobs that we want to eventually do. So, BLOG BLOG BLOG and FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW! At the end of the event they had a raffle, and after my boss bought tickets for the two of us she gave them all to me right before it started. There were three prizes and gifts, and you would not believe it but I WON!! I won the last and best prize there was! A one night stay in a studio suite at Gainey Suites Hotel in Scottsdale! I also get free breakfast and a reception that night before! I had the best morning and day, and I cannot wait until I have a good long weekend and use my new prize!! Cheers!

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5 MORE WEEKS!

I cannot believe that graduation is really just around the corner! I have been having the time of my life at my internship, and have been learning so much! I have now moved on and am taking more of a lead role in my work instead of waiting to be told what to do or getting my work checked. I am now working on big events doing a lot of the centerpieces alone, and working even more with the client and helping with their plans. I cannot believe how fast this semester has gone and how much more I now know about making contracts, talking business, and mostly putting on a very successful event! I know even more now that this is exactly the type of industry I want to be in, and am so excited for my next steps and chapter...whatever and wherever that may be. Feel free to look at the website for my internship and some of the work we have done, IT IS SOO BEAUTIFUL! Hope everyone is doing well!

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First Event = Successfull!!

This week has been nothing but crazy! Wedding season has offically started, and when I say started I mean we are doing 3 or 4 weddings a day for Saturdays and Sundays. I was also assigned a big job that I was the main contact and coordinator. I worked with the Royal Palms and with a company that is staying there for a Corporate Meeting that lasts 3 full days. I had to work with the Event Coordinator for the Harris Corporation, as well as the Royal Palms. We planned the entire decor of the 3 nights for the employees attending. I was responsible for ordering linens, flowers, props, candles and more. I did have my managers watching and helping, but I was the one that attended all meetings and made all the plans. I was also there to set up for every night, making sure everything listed was there and used properly. Luckily, it was a huge success and I got such positive feedback from the Event Coordinator, the Royal Palms, and most of all my managers. There were only 4 tables for the entire event everyday, but I did manage to get all the correct products and add my input for the designs was recognized and used. My first real event I did by myself!!!! Hopefully I will be able to do the same for a group of 100, or even 500! Only time and practice will tell! Have a great Spring Break and be safe! I love the fact that for my major I want to plan parties which is perfect for me since I love to go to them! Chow!!

The first day of March, I cannot believe how fast this semester is going! At the halfway point I could not be happier with my internship and everything I have learned and done so far. Because the month of March and April are completely booked with 2 or 3 weddings a day on the weekends I will be busy busy busy! One of the best parts of my job is that I get to travel to all different locations. I got to see and set up an event at the Montelucia which is a beautiful property, and I got to see Kelly who is interning there as well. This weekend we have smaller sized wedding at the Valley Ho, along with a few other locations. It has been a long few weeks and luckily I am going to be able to get away for a few days in Florida for Spring Break, a trip that is much needed for me right now. I hope everyone is doing well at their internships and also get a few days of complete relaxation. Almost done everyone!! Chow