| Kate Noller
Graduate, Advanced Diploma Business (Marketing)
major in Event Management
Kate’s thoughts on her time at APM are below:
- What made you choose to study at APM?
The internship and industry volunteer opportunities. Experience
is everything in the industry and APM gave me every opportunity
to get my name out there.
- What were you doing previously to studying at
APM?
I took a year off to gain some practical work experience.
I originally worked in a real estate agency for six months
as the Junior Sales Support, where I also completed my Real
Estate Certificate. I then moved onto a clerical position
with the Department of Primary Industries in the regional
Vet Laboratory. My general duties involved data entry, word
processing and general administration such as filing and
answering phone calls. I then progressed to compiling veterinary
reports for clients and regional clinics. Completing spreadsheets
was also a duty involved with invoicing.
- What did you enjoy about the course you studied?
The experience to meet new people, gain practical knowledge
within the industry and develop my personal skills to help
me obtain my dream career.
- What was your goal when you enrolled at APM?
Gaining full time employment in Sydney within the industry
with a company that will help me grow and experience everything
the industry has to offer.
- What is your current job title, company name and
job description?
Account Coordinator with Blacksheep Productions Pty Ltd.
I am currently the assistant to the senior account manager.
However I also look after a few of my own smaller accounts.
- Describe what your current role involves?
I compile quotes, source venues, props etc. as well as work
on-site for conferences and themed events. I started to
organise my own Audio Visual productions at the end of February
and I have now started to organise video duplications and
highlights videos for clients. I am always assisting with
creating ideas for themed events as well as the on-site
work as well.
- How did you find your current job?
I am actually working for my internship company. So through
the APM internship program.
- What were the most successful aspects of the APM
course?
The internship. Students were given the opportunity to work
for a company of their choice within the industry to gain
relevant experience as well as make contacts. The volunteer
opportunities were also very important.
- What advice do you have for other APM students
hoping to break into your field?
Take advantage of all possible volunteer opportunities that
you are interested in. Be proactive and show initiative.
Employers want to see someone who is willing to do even
the general jobs with enthusiasm so they can put you in
control of more important projects. We all have to start
somewhere… it’s usually at the bottom!!
- Did you find it easy or hard to get a job after
you graduated?
I was originally offered a position with another company
who we were creating a marketing plan for as our major assignment.
However, my internship company also offered me a position
so I decided to take the position with them as I had established
a relationship with them and had assisted on previous projects.
- What other career goals or aspirations do you
have?
I intend to work within the industry for a few years before
I take my skills overseas where I intend to travel and find
a position where I can also learn a new language and culture.
My big goal is to one day open a partnership or own my own
company.
- What other initiatives have you taken to help
your career?
Before commencing my course at APM, I completed three courses:
a Real Estate Certificate, Statement of Attainment in Event
Management and Basic Business Computer skills (excel and
powerpoint). I have participated in Eisteddfods, local theatre
company productions and public speaking to develop my communication
skills and boost my confidence. I am looking into some relevant
training courses to complete during this year to expand
my skills at work.
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