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

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.