Discover Our Students’ Experiences Through Their Own Words: Angie Nabors

What skills or knowledge did you learn throughout the program that you found most useful in your career?

I found the professors who spoke of real-world experiences most valuable. I also would often refer to textbooks on law or tradeshow 101 guides when I was new in my career too. I also found the mentor program instrumental in making me truly understand and become successful. I hands down would not be the planner I am today without that experience.

What advice do you have for students as they look for future careers or future programs to apply to?

Try things out - you may discover something you have a passion for that you didn’t know about. Events and Tradeshows have so many facets! There are so many careers within this one industry!

What has your typical role on a team been?

I have been an individual contributor supporting tradeshows and events and have been the event lead on both small to million-dollar exhibits. I also have thoroughly enjoyed managing an events team in the past where we worked through a heavy calendar of tradeshows and events throughout the year.

What is the most challenging part of your work?

Pivots! The industry is changing and so are the expectations. Being flexible is important but can also be challenging when you need to shift direction quickly.

What is the most rewarding part of your work?

Seeing it all come to fruition! The high of a successful program or tradeshow booth never gets old!

Isaac Juarez

Ascender student

“Ascender has helped me come out of my shell, be more active on campus, and step outside my comfort zone. It has also allowed me to build meaningful connections and find inspiration. Through this journey, I have come to see my friends as my family.”

Business

Icela Robles

Realtor Sandyland Estates Home Builders

“In the classes, I learned basically everything I needed to know to work in the real estate business: ethics, laws, guidelines, about the Texas Real Estate Commission — really, all that the business entails — through the Real Estate program.”

Real Estate

Gina Becerra

Program Services Assistant Workforce Training

“I was nervous when I first started, but I soon felt comfortable and more confident in myself thanks to the instructors and staff in the BOSS program. They inspired me to try harder and to believe in myself. I feel prepared and ready for what comes my way, and I also know that there are people out there who truly care about me and others like me who want to get ahead in life.”

Business

Gilberto Tellez

Manager Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine

“The best and most important thing is the knowledge I learned in Richland’s program. I’ve learned things that I know I will use someday in my career. I’ve learned a lot of things that I’ll be able to put into practice.”

International Business and Trade

Angie Nabors
Owner at Stratevent

Hospitality Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade

Student Experience: Angie Nabors