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[Alumni Voices] Christine Nelson - Dual Director of Sales at Intermountain Management

[Alumni Voices] Christine Nelson - Dual Director of Sales at Intermountain Management

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Christine Nelson, a dual director of sales for Intermountain Management, reflects on how a hands-on internship and an unexpected opportunity led her into a thriving career in hotel sales. In this Alumni Voices episode, she discusses the value of adaptability, initiative, and critical thinking as keys to internship success.

📌 Key Takeaways:·

  • Hands-on marketing and event planning during her Habitat for Humanity internship gave Christine confidence and sparked her creativity.
  • Her hospitality sales career began unexpectedly after a Marriott manager offered her a job during a casual lunch conversation.
  • Cold-calling for donations helped her develop sales skills that became foundational in her hotel career.
  • She emphasizes that critical thinking is what distinguishes strong interns and future professionals.
  • Christine recommends researching hotel development programs like Marriott’s Voyager and committing to long-term growth within a brand.


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