College Experiences That Helped A Booking Manager At Kia Forum Succeed
To set up for success in the entertainment industry, Arden recommends "following your passion" like music and establishing a network of "trusted, interesting people" while in college. Taking opportunities and risks made them more comfortable with ambiguity, leading to exciting career prospects that they hadn't initially planned.
Passion, Networking, Risk-Taking, Opportunity, Ambiguity
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Job Title
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Arden Baker
Booking Manager
LA Clippers/Kia Forum
Dickinson College
UCLA Anderson (MBA)
Environmental & Related Sciences
Sports & Fitness
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Follow your passion: Arden pursued her interest in music, which ultimately led to her current career as a Booking Manager.
2. Take opportunities and risks: Arden emphasized the importance of being open to new experiences and challenges, which helped her become comfortable with ambiguity and career transitions.
3. Build and maintain a strong network: Arden highlighted the value of establishing connections with interesting and trusted individuals and staying in touch with them.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I really followed my passion. Music was a big interest for me growing up, in high school, and into college.
Being able to find something I'm really excited about and turn it into a career has been really exciting. I think taking opportunities and taking risks has set me up for being more comfortable with ambiguity.
It also helped with moving across the country and trying out a career I hadn't necessarily always had my sights set on. So, following my passions and establishing a network of trusted, interesting people, and keeping up with them, has been key.
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