BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PROGRAM’S FIRST GRADUATE
Internships and student involvement prepared Elise Majetich for success after college
In Spring 2022 , Elise Majetich became the first Hospitality Management major to graduate from the Coles College of Business. Majetich, who was also named the Hospitality Management program’s outstanding student for 2022, said she has always wanted a career in the hospitality industry. A native of tourism hotspot Chattanooga, Tenn., Majetich prepared for her dream career by completing an internship with Hilton’s Tru/Home2Suites hotels. “They have been open to allowing me to explore what makes up the industry and I’m so thankful for that,” Majetich said about her time with Hilton. “I’ve learned that the hospitality industry is not easy and it takes patience. But, with a passion to serve, there are endless opportunities.” The internship gave Majetich the opportunity to work experience multiple areas of hotel operation including front-of-house operations like front desk management and housekeeping, as well as back-office duties like food and beverage ordering, revenue management, and sales and marketing. In addition to interning with Hilton, she had the opportunity to work with Low Country Catering at the Masters Tournament in March. During her time in the Hospitality Management program, Majetich was a member of the Thrive Scholars program and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, a KSU student ambassador, and the founding president of the Hospitality Leadership Club, a student organization partnering with the Coles College and the business community to extend hospitality skills-building beyond the classroom. Majetich also spoke at the Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association’s annual conference and trade show.
Elise at the Tru Hotel in Kennesaw, gaining industry experience while in college
“Her efforts have undoubtedly helped in the growth of the hospitality management program,” said Leonard Jackson, director of Kennesaw State’s Hospitality Management program. “Elise has been a true ambassador for the Coles College and the hospitality management program, and will continue in this role as the program’s first graduate.” As the program’s first graduate and outstanding student, Majetich is ready to take the skills acquired during her time at Kennesaw State to become a leader in the hospitality industry. “It’s so exciting to be the first graduate of my program, and I feel I’ve done the best with it I could,” Majetich said. Majetich has accepted a job with event management company Encore. She entered their management training program in June and, once her training is complete, will assume an operations leadership position at a luxury hotel.
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