United Nations International School Career Panel Presentation 2010

Presentation to United Nations International School Tutorial III Students,[object Object],Presented by Elizabeth Ngonzi,[object Object],Founder and President,[object Object],Amazing Taste, LLC,[object Object]

Representative Projects,[object Object],Managed event production, vendor and volunteer procurement, and sponsor development for the United Nations Secretary-General's campaign launch: UNITE to End Violence Against Women for 400 attendees. ,[object Object],Provided planning and production services for the campaign's 200-guest VIP kick-off reception hosted by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General.,[object Object]

Representative Projects,[object Object],Created the strategic plan for, managed and produced the Eleventh Annual Pink Tie Ball® (and related kick-off events) of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Jersey Affiliate held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. ,[object Object],Speakers for the 1,100-guest gala (raised $1.1 million) included New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine. ,[object Object],Integrated sustainability elements into the gala including a cherry blossom tree-planting program recognizing sponsors' contributions, organic menus, recycled printed materials and "green" hospitality bag items. ,[object Object],Provided an online presence for the gala through an event Website and an online auction/volunteer recruitment site.,[object Object]

Career Advice – UNIS,[object Object],Complete your UNIS career on a high note…just because you’ve been accepted into a university, doesn’t mean you stop studying at UNIS,[object Object],Don’t try to apply to every school…just like in marketing…you have to focus on a few targets and work to convince them that you’re the best,[object Object],Be careful about what you post online -- Facebook is not as private as you think and everything on the Internet is (for the most part) permanent,[object Object],Seek out a UNIS alum as a mentor…we’ve been in your shoes before and can help you get through this period,[object Object]

Career Advice – Undergraduate Experience,[object Object],Make the most of the Undergraduate Experience:,[object Object],Although it’s important to figure out your major by your second year…don’t forget to take as many classes outside of your chosen field to round out your education,[object Object],Take the time to meet and get to know a variety of people…you’ll need them in the future,[object Object],Make the most of your vacations by either traveling, volunteering your time and/or interning,[object Object],Try to make yourself memorable…don’t just blend in with the furniture,[object Object],College life is not only about studying all the time…have lots of fun!,[object Object]

Career Advice – Your First Professional Job,[object Object],If you’re not certain about what you want to do with your career…find a job that will expose you to many different areas (e.g., management consulting, rotational job, temping),[object Object],Always remain memorable -- go above and beyond the job description and make yourself indispensable,[object Object],Make certain to make time for networking and establish new or maintain existing relationships,[object Object]

Career Advice – General,[object Object],Always remember that you shouldn’t always be focused on what others can do for you…sometimes it’s more important to figure out how you can be of value to them first.,[object Object],Your reputation is everything (including your brand)…protect it very carefully and be selective about those you allow to associate with you,[object Object],This is your life…make the best of it and always remember to “keep the end in mind” in all that you do!,[object Object]

THANK YOU…QUESTIONS?Elizabeth NgonziFounder / PresidentAmazing-Taste.com973-327-4225Ngonzi@Amazing-Taste.comwww.Amazing-Taste.com,[object Object]

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