Stories: Angie Nabors – Dallas College

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!

Kianna, Vaughn

Human Resources

“My dream job is to work in HR for the Dallas Mavericks.”

Human Resources Management

Tondelaya Cannon

Facility Specialist AT&T Communications Inc.

“Taking online classes has been a tremendous help to me in achieving my educational goals. I already had a full plate, but with online classes I am able to work on my assignments any time of the day. It gives me the freedom I need to be able to maintain my family life and my academic endeavors.”

Business and Management

Karen Guenther

Compliance Inspector Texas State Board of Pharmacy

“With my travel schedule it’s really hard to be in a classroom, and even when I’m in town my work hours are erratic. The strong point of taking courses online is the flexibility and freedom. I can just log on and do my homework at home or on the road in a hotel.”

Accounting

Sharon D. Gray

Network Operations Manager AT&T Mobility

“I’ve learned that it’s never too late for your dreams to come true — you just have to keep pushing. With patience and determination, hard work will pay off. It just takes getting started. Going back to school was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made in my life, and I’m starting to see it pay off.”