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College Experiences That Helped a Revenue Management and Analytics Manager at a Major Entertainment Company Succeed
Wing's success stemmed from undergraduate experiences focused on "developing both hard skills, technically...in finance," such as Excel, and soft skills through internships and work-study jobs. Crucially, the development of networking and relationship-building skills – "honing that skill during undergrad" – proved significantly impactful on their career trajectory.
Networking, Internships, Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Work Experience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Wing Lee
Manager, Revenue Mgmt. & Analytics
Fortune 100 Entertainment Company
University of Southern California (USC), 2013
UCLA MBA, 2023
Business Management & Admin
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Gain practical experience through internships and work-study jobs to develop both hard and soft skills.
2. Practice networking and build relationships with people; relationship building is crucial for career advancement.
3. Develop strong communication skills to effectively tell your story and engage in conversations.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to study up for success?
As an undergrad, I think two things set me up for success in my career. The first was gaining work experience through internships and work-study jobs.
This experience helped me develop both hard and soft skills. Hard skills are technical, like Excel in finance. Soft skills involve working with different personalities, which is very important.
The second key thing from undergrad was practicing networking. This meant being able to tell your story and carry conversations with people.
In your career, relationship building is a big component of where you might go next. It’s often about who you know. Honing this skill during undergrad was significant for my later success.