School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade Student Experiences
No matter where these current or former students are in the process of reaching their goals, we salute them. They have dared to turn dreams into reality through education in the School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade. Could you be next?
Dhruv Pandya
Assistant Director of Trinity Watershed Management
Dallas Water Utilities
“With my first management class, I was hooked. Everything I learned at community college was a real-life experience. I could apply what I was learning at work and really see results. My education helped me to do more and more on the job.”
Business and Management
Carol Taylor
Registered dietician
“El Centro has committed educators and professionals who offer invaluable support and advice as you begin your career or even your second career. With the opportunities, encouragement and quality education I received at El Centro, I was able to find my path, achieve my goals and move on to the next phase of my life and career.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Carol Holmes
Realtor, JP & Associates Realtors
Office Manager, Holmes Inspection Company
President, Women’s Council, Dallas Association of Real Estate Brokers
Adjunct Faculty, Dallas College
“This program taught practices that helped me streamline my home inspection company. But most of all, the knowledge I gained from this program gave me confidence to be a community influencer and leader.”
Real Estate
Carlisa Moné Cooper
Assistant Chief, Biomedical Department
Lead Biomedical Technician
Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center
“I recommend this program to anyone seeking a degree in the fields of management or business administration.”
Business
Bryan Abercrombie
Licensed Realtor
Integral Realty Services
“I was prepared for the uncertainties not reflected in course content but addressed within my coursework with the instructors at Dallas College North Lake Campus.”
Real Estate
Angelita Williams
Associate Program Manager
FedEx Office
“The management courses touch on so many different areas of management that it really is a deep dive into the structure of corporations today with real-life current data.”
Business and Management
Tamera Nalls
Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams Urban Dallas/Keller Williams Luxury International
“The Dallas College Real Estate program prepared me for real-life work because the faculty are all industry professionals. They did not just talk; they all walked the walk.”
Real Estate
Janice Provost
Owner/Executive Chef, Parigi
“El Centro taught me things I use every day. From the basics of the mother sauces to conversions of recipes, the classes gave me real, usable information that allow me to create menus with balanced flavors and execute dishes with confidence.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Amy Wilson
WinCo Associate
“My experience in the RMC program was great. The professors were great, and every one of them helped me succeed and graduate.”
Leadership, Supervisory and Management
Amber Muncy
Sales Representative
Mega Life and Health Insurance Co.
“The best part of my education was my teachers — I loved them! They went out of her way to help me if there was a problem or I couldn’t figure something out. My last semester there, I took all six of my courses online and I was a little nervous about how to do everything right, but they just walked me through the process.”
Business and Management
Tammy White
Project Manager Verizon Telecom
“The most important thing I learned in my education was a sense of accomplishment and purpose, and that nothing is impossible as long as I am willing to expend the effort to reach my goals. I have been promoted a number of times in recent years, into positions of more and more responsibility as a direct result of my education.”
Business, Business and Management
Blanca Piña
Director of Human Resources
Tuesday Morning, Inc.
“One of the most important decisions I pride myself with is earning an associate degree and certificate in Management. This was the foundation that provided me the opportunity to be competitive and have a successful career. Through education, I am living my dream.”
Business and Management
Stephanie Campos
Informa Markets
“Participate, engage and get involved with clubs, associations, etc. Networking is key for whatever you want to do after college.”
Hospitality Management
Stephanie Gutierrez
Culinary Student
“At El Centro’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute, I’m learning how to plan a menu and use time management in the kitchen. Now with SkillsUSA, it’s teaching me to get where I want to go.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Martha Merkson
Senior Audit Officer
Citigroup
“The most important thing I learned in my Dallas College education is how to build the foundation for becoming successful in the real estate industry as a salesperson, broker and an advocate for prospective buyers/sellers.”
Real Estate
Susan Flynn
Kroger Associate
“I loved it so much that I am planning to continue my education to obtain my associate degree.”
Business and Management
Angelica Castillo
International Business and Trade student, Richland
“This program was a great beginning for me, and my journey has just started — I am taking classes to obtain an Import-Export Certificate. My next goals are learning a third language and study abroad.”
International Business and Trade
Angie Nabors
Owner at Stratevent
“Be a sponge! Learn all different facets of events and understand different perspectives. In corporate events you often have a wide variety of key players in making an event come to life - all the way from executives to the labor staff helping bring the event or show to life. Learn from them all and understand each of their objectives to meet your goals.”
Hospitality Management
Jennifer Pevehouse
Assistant Buyer
Men’s Wallets, Belts, Gifts and Accessories
J.C. Penney Co.
“The best part of the program was really my professors; they are so knowledgeable! And they follow up and stick with you — even once you’re out of their classroom, they’re there to help you and put you in contact with people out in the workforce.”
Fashion
Cathy McKinney
Administrative Assistant Case Management Department
Baylor Medical Center Irving
“I’d have to say the best thing about my Dallas College experience was the teachers, especially those in the Office Technology division. They assisted me throughout my college career through thick and thin, and helped me get to where I am today.”
Business Technology
Launch Your Future with the School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
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