823 Advizers
Angela
Program Manager, North America Gaming
IGT - International Game Technology
University of Pennsylvania, 2013
UCLA EMBA, MBA earned
UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Project Management
Career Development
Communication
2:10
"I realized over time that it just wasn't my calling"
Q2Main responsibilities
Project Management
Budget Management
Strategic Planning
1:06
"I also oversee the department budget which is currently around 1.3 million dollars."
Q3Day in the life
Teamwork
Project Management
Communication
1:08
"I also have several one-on-ones with any of the product marketing strategists on our team."
Q4Most important skills - role
Project Management
Teamwork
Communication
1:08
"Communication is key...Ability to manage multiple different personalities...A lot of patients, a lot of follow-up and ultimately you need to be kind"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Cross-Departmental Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Global Collaboration
0:39
"it's amazing to see different cultures come together to create such a memorable experience for any of the customers who play our slot machines."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Teamwork
Communication
Project Management
0:53
"Wrangling people in to finish deadlines...it's always hard when there's too many people in the kitchen."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Project Management
Fast-paced environment
Entertainment industry
0:56
"everything is really fast-paced and there's always something exciting going on"
Q8Who thrives in industry
Resilience
Adaptability
Fast-paced Environment
1:28
"You definitely have to enjoy being in a fast-paced environment."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Teamwork
Project Management
Communication
1:06
"Being humble and respectful goes a really long way. I don't think people say thank you enough and show appreciation."
Q10Entry-level positions
Program Management
Gaming License
Internship Opportunities
1:15
"So it's a little different in the casino industry just because most people have to be 21 to have a gaming license to be able to work."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Program Management
Impact
Leadership
0:50
"you can make a positive impact and bring change no matter what your position is and no matter what your title is"
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Career Exploration
Job Search Strategies
1:23
"Use all the resources at your disposal and attend every career fair that you can; treat them like a job interviews."
Q13How identity impacted career
Project Management
Mentorship
Leadership
1:13
"It could be co-workers. It could be friends. It could be bosses. It could be mentors or it could even be people who are your employees one day."