College Experiences That Helped an Assistant Operations Coordinator at Ventana Productions Succeed
To achieve career success, Kylie recommends leveraging college resources like "getting involved on campus, whether that's a job or a club," and attending networking events. Further, the interview highlighted the value of practical experience, citing their involvement in student films and photography as crucial in developing skills applicable to their current role in the media field, in addition to "vocal development" training which proved beneficial for communication skills.
Networking, Communication, Film Production, Career Exploration, On-Campus Involvement
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Kylie Olsen
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Ventana Productions
Loyola Marymount University
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Entertainment, Music & Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Get involved in campus activities and clubs related to your field of interest. Kylie emphasizes the value of her involvement in student films and other campus activities in helping her transition from theater to film.
2. Develop strong communication skills. Kylie highlights the importance of a vocal development class, emphasizing that clear and confident communication is crucial for success in any career.
3. Network and take advantage of campus resources. Kylie mentions the benefits of attending LMU alumni events and career fairs, showcasing the value of networking and utilizing available resources to connect with professionals and potential employers.
Transcript
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**Q12: College ideas for success**
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In undergrad, as a theater student, I got more involved in the film side. I participated in student films, did casting for them, and even sat in on classes where they needed an actor. This helped me step out of theater and into film.
I also stayed busy with a few jobs to afford school. I worked with the Brew Crew on campus, which was fun, and also as a photographer for the athletics team. This sharpened my eye for good photography and taught me to edit with different software. Being a good editor for photo or video is still a useful tool in the media field today.
There were also a few theater classes that were fundamental. The vocal development class taught by Dr. Katherine Daad is incredible. She teaches you to unlock your voice for interviewing, public speaking, or even just carrying on conversations. Being able to speak clearly and confidently is huge, and she really taught us that.
LMU alumni events were also really cool. Getting involved in any resource, job fair, or recruiting event on campus is beneficial. LMU wants to help their students, and I learned that while attending school there.
Taking advantage of free events as a student is valuable. Even as a working professional, I've returned to campus for events to meet new people from the same school, connect with recruiters, and network with others from different industries. The networking side of LMU is huge.
So, if you're looking for advice, get involved on campus in a job or club. If you want to work in film, get involved in the film department through student films or classes. Take vocal development with Dr. Catherine Dadda – it's a huge life changer. And definitely get involved with LMU events.