ICMS Alumni Leaps up the Lendlease Ladder
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
An icms bachelor of business management degree has translated into event management success for alumni jack verberne at multinational property group, lendlease
Jack Verberne, New Zealand
ICMS Bachelor of Business Management, 2014
Event Manager at Lendlease, Australia
Q: What is your current role?
I am the event manager at Lendlease Group, a multinational construction, property and infrastructure company headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Q: What career achievements are you especially proud of?
I’m proud of taking the event floor here at Lendlease prior to it being fully commissioned, with no prior event experience, and ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly while implementing our own systems customised to the space we have.
Other career achievements I am proud of are being named Top Upseller at Pier One, Sydney Harbour, in 2015; and being a Guest Service Agent of the Year Nominee back when I was working for Peppers.
Q: How has your ICMS degree contributed to you achieving your professional goals?
Hospitality is a big aspect of any event. You learn the skills to deal with both clients and guests which is crucial to event management.
Q: What were the major contributing factors to your decision to study at ICMS?
I started my studies at Queenstown Resort College in New Zealand so it was simple for me to come to Australia and complete my degree at one of the best looking campuses in the world.
Q: What were your highlights during your time at ICMS?
I applied to be Residential Assistant at one of the ICMS residences on a whim with no expectations as to what the role was going to entail. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Q: What lessons did you learn from your industry training?
Take note of everything you do on the job. You will absorb that information and it will help you improve your decision-making skills down the track.
Q: What would be your advice to someone considering studying at ICMS?
Do it. You’ll never dread a day of studying at ICMS in your life.
YeYessQ: What is the best thing about working in your industry?
One day is never the same as the next, and your people management skills will be off the charts once you get some experience under your belt.
For more information on studying at ICMS click here, or on courses such as Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Event Management.
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