Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Hailey Dax, Class of 2024
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Major: Event Management; minor in Sales
Post-graduation plans: Hailey is heading to Northeastern University — Charlotte, to begin her career as an operations assistant. As the university’s operations assistant, she will work alongside the operations director to coordinate and execute campus events and events for other corporations renting out our spaces. In addition, Hailey will assist in inventory and day-to-day operations on campus to ensure the students have everything they need to succeed.
How HPU helped you get there: “All of my event management classes and the support from Dr. Wiitala — Assistant Professor of Event Management and Dr. Clark — Event and Hospitality Management Chair, have given me the skills and confidence to apply myself to the best of my ability in my new role. I also feel prepared and qualified, which allows me to step out of my comfort zone at work and give ideas to help with event execution.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “My most impactful mentors at HPU are Dr. Wiitala and Dr. Clark, as they’ve both helped me in and out of the classroom. They have always been there to answer my questions about assignments and given me advice on how to navigate the adult world as I stated my career. I look up to them for all of the things they have accomplished in life and how they chose to help and teach the newest generation of event professionals.”
How you used Career & Professional Development: “I used the Office of Career and Professional Development for resume help. They helped me write and draft my first resume, which I was able to grow and change as I had things to add to it.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Apply everywhere you can even if you don’t think you will get it because you never know the opportunities that could come from it. Be yourself during the interview process because the right place will see your qualifications and how much of an asset you could be to the team.”
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