Biggest Challenges Faced by an Event Manager and Marketer at George P Johnson, Applied Underwriters, and Google Chrome Enterprise
Rachelle's biggest challenge as an Event Manager & Marketer is "following up with people to make sure things are getting done," especially when working across different business segments and requiring stakeholder buy-in; however, proactive strategies like "emailing people, sending reminders, [and] setting up reminder tasks" mitigate this, showcasing strong organizational skills crucial for success in their multifaceted career.
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Overcoming Challenges
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Rachelle Platis
Event Manager & Marketer
George P Johnson, Applied Underwriters, Google Chrome Enterprise
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
N/A
Hospitality Administration
Hospitality, Restaurants & Events, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Following up with people and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently is a significant challenge, especially when managing multiple projects simultaneously. Proactive strategies such as reminders and task management systems are crucial for success.
2. Gaining buy-in from stakeholders and aligning on a shared vision can be difficult, particularly when working across different business segments with varying goals and needs.
3. Effective communication and collaboration are essential to navigate challenges and ensure everyone is working towards the same objectives. The ability to work with others and understand differing priorities is key.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
I think the biggest challenge is following up with people to make sure things are getting done. I've worked with a lot of really great people, though, so usually that's not so much of an issue.
But when you have a lot of balls in the air, you really need a good system to keep yourself and other people accountable. When you work with other people who maybe don't work so efficiently or understand the urgency of deadlines, it can make my job extremely hard.
That's definitely one element. Obviously, being proactive has really helped. Thinking ahead, emailing people, sending reminders, setting up reminder tasks—all of that really helps.
Sometimes getting buy-in from stakeholders and aligning on a vision, especially when working across different business segments, can be challenging. You need to make sure everyone's goals and needs are met.
Again, I've worked with really great professionals who don't let their personal interests get in the way. They think about what is best for the business. At the end of the day, we're all on the same team. As long as everyone knows that, it's not too challenging. It's not putting out fires, but they're always there. I don't feel like that's the biggest challenge.