Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Nothing Exciting to update!
Basically work has been pretty much the same although it was once again obvious that when Anitta is at work things go wrong. But other than that the park was busy because it was the bank holiday weekend. There were 17,000 people in the park on sunday. But today is my day off and i'm going to meet my friends from cambridge at thorpe park.
Saturday, 25 August 2007
Hungover!
Well first during the day I met up with Rowena in London and we went to madame tussuads. Even though I had been a few weeks ago they had some new waxworks of Keira Knightly and Leonardo Dicaprio. Thet had also moved some of them around. After that we went to Chinatown for lunch and then we went to Oxford street.
So last night me, Nicole and Dhara went to Staines for the night. I was a great night even though Dhara was so late. We drank so much though which meant that at work today I was so hungover. Lucky Nicole had the day off but me and Dhara had to work. It was a bit of slow day because we felt so horrible. The excitment of the day was when we found a lost child and had to take them to the medical centre. Dhara was a bit anxious though because we were carrying money. Anyway hopefully the kid found his family. Apparently they kept sending messages out on the radio looking for him.
So last night me, Nicole and Dhara went to Staines for the night. I was a great night even though Dhara was so late. We drank so much though which meant that at work today I was so hungover. Lucky Nicole had the day off but me and Dhara had to work. It was a bit of slow day because we felt so horrible. The excitment of the day was when we found a lost child and had to take them to the medical centre. Dhara was a bit anxious though because we were carrying money. Anyway hopefully the kid found his family. Apparently they kept sending messages out on the radio looking for him.
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Getting everything sorted again!
So sunday and monday I sorted out everything I needed to send to Yummy jobs. I had to send everything by special delivery again which cost lots. But at least now its sorted. Also on monday I talked to Jessica from the Arcadia Group because I sent in an application for their graduate program in distribution. I did actually send the application in by accident so it's not very good. Anyway I have an interview on the 12th September. And last night I took the online test which I don't think went very well. I don't really mind though because I don't think I'll get the job and I don't mind.
Work has still been pretty slow because of the weather. But on monday night everyone at work went into the park for the evening. We went on loggers leap first and Nicole was supposed to go in the front but then when we got there she sat in the back so Karen wasn't very happy. Then we went on a few more rides before going on Tidal Wave. Big mistake! Me and Nicole got soaked and since the weather wasn't great we were cold. Then we went to the Glasshouse for some food. The food was good and then we went on some of the games in the arcade before going home.
So today I got an email from Yummy jobs giving some useful facts about America and Florida. Also some information about visas, flights and insurance.
Work has still been pretty slow because of the weather. But on monday night everyone at work went into the park for the evening. We went on loggers leap first and Nicole was supposed to go in the front but then when we got there she sat in the back so Karen wasn't very happy. Then we went on a few more rides before going on Tidal Wave. Big mistake! Me and Nicole got soaked and since the weather wasn't great we were cold. Then we went to the Glasshouse for some food. The food was good and then we went on some of the games in the arcade before going home.
So today I got an email from Yummy jobs giving some useful facts about America and Florida. Also some information about visas, flights and insurance.
Saturday, 18 August 2007
Little update!
So this week i've been working and I don't think much has really happened. It's been pretty quiet because the weather hasn't been so good. Anitta has been annoying everyone as usual.
On tuesday I had the day off and then in the evening I went out in Richmond with my housemates. We ate at Pizzeria Rustica which was alright. It's a nice little place but the food was pretty average. We managed to get through 4 bottles of wine although that was mainly because Jessie ordered another 2 possibly by accident. This meant that the bill was really huge. Overall it was a good night but Jessie got really drunk.
Yesterday I got an email from Yummy jobs saying that they had lost my forms so I need to send them again. I can't believe it. Very annoying. So now I am filling out the forms again and am supposed to fax them to yummy jobs. But not having a fax machine available makes this a bit difficult.
Also yesterday I accidentally applied for a job at Arcadia in Distribution and the woman has been trying to contact me. I'm so suprised since I didn't even attach the right covering letter. But I think I will ring her back anyway and see.
On tuesday I had the day off and then in the evening I went out in Richmond with my housemates. We ate at Pizzeria Rustica which was alright. It's a nice little place but the food was pretty average. We managed to get through 4 bottles of wine although that was mainly because Jessie ordered another 2 possibly by accident. This meant that the bill was really huge. Overall it was a good night but Jessie got really drunk.
Yesterday I got an email from Yummy jobs saying that they had lost my forms so I need to send them again. I can't believe it. Very annoying. So now I am filling out the forms again and am supposed to fax them to yummy jobs. But not having a fax machine available makes this a bit difficult.
Also yesterday I accidentally applied for a job at Arcadia in Distribution and the woman has been trying to contact me. I'm so suprised since I didn't even attach the right covering letter. But I think I will ring her back anyway and see.
Monday, 13 August 2007
Thorpe Park Visit!
So yesterday on my way out of work I finally got my dream ticket. This means that I can get into the Tussauds Group attractions for free. I get 20 tickets although I doubt I will use them in the month I have left working there.
Today I went to Thorpe Park with John and Jemma. We got there at about 11am and it was pretty busy. There was a big queue to get in but I saw Penny who works in admissions and she said that with the dream ticket you just go up to the gate and they will let you in. So that was cool. We went on Nemesis, Colossus and Stealth. It was the first time that I'd been on Stealth and it was so much fun. Unfortunately Jemma isn't a fan of rollercoasters and rides so she sat reading a book for a lot of the time. But we managed to get her on the rumba rapids. So at about 5pm we decided to leave mainly because Jemma was tired. But thats nothing unusual. The park was pretty busy but it was a fun day.
Today I went to Thorpe Park with John and Jemma. We got there at about 11am and it was pretty busy. There was a big queue to get in but I saw Penny who works in admissions and she said that with the dream ticket you just go up to the gate and they will let you in. So that was cool. We went on Nemesis, Colossus and Stealth. It was the first time that I'd been on Stealth and it was so much fun. Unfortunately Jemma isn't a fan of rollercoasters and rides so she sat reading a book for a lot of the time. But we managed to get her on the rumba rapids. So at about 5pm we decided to leave mainly because Jemma was tired. But thats nothing unusual. The park was pretty busy but it was a fun day.
Saturday, 11 August 2007
Visa Appointment Booked!
So I got an email from yummy jobs saying that I should book my visa appointment. So I rang up the embassy and now have my appointment on 18th September at 2pm. There are a couple of people from the program going at this time as well. So hopefully I will be able to meet up with them and the 4 hours wait won't be so bad. It's so exciting that everything is finally getting sorted.
Work at Thorpe Park is going well. There haven't been any major problems so thats really nice. The park has been fairly busy and we've been doing cash lifts which are nice because it's good to get out of the office into the sun. However today I did cash lifts with Anitta which was not fun. She doesn't know her way around the park and when it comes to doing the actual cash lifts she was all over the place leaving the bag open on the side. Also today I had my review with Karen and she was really nice. Now I have handed in my form for my dream ticket and will hopefully get it tomorrow so that I can use it on monday.
Work at Thorpe Park is going well. There haven't been any major problems so thats really nice. The park has been fairly busy and we've been doing cash lifts which are nice because it's good to get out of the office into the sun. However today I did cash lifts with Anitta which was not fun. She doesn't know her way around the park and when it comes to doing the actual cash lifts she was all over the place leaving the bag open on the side. Also today I had my review with Karen and she was really nice. Now I have handed in my form for my dream ticket and will hopefully get it tomorrow so that I can use it on monday.
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
UCF courses!
Today I got an email from disney international recruitment with the selection of courses at UCF. I will be taking 4 courses over the 6 months. 2 start in october and 2 start in january. The courses are as follows:
Guest Service Management - This seminar is created to develop an appreciation for, and an understanding of, customer behavior in hospitality organizations. Since all managers in all organizations have internal and external guests or customers, the focus of this course is on how guests think, respond, and behave in response to organizational decisions. Guestology is the scientific study of guests needs, wants and behaviors.
Theme Park Management – A seminar designed to be an overview of the Theme Park and Attraction business. The program will explore the vast array of Parks that fall under this category so that by the completion the participant has a firm understanding of the for profit park system and the guest allure to them. By the end of the course we will be able to define and understand the concepts of themeing and identify the economic impact and tourism value that this industry brings to a community.
Hospitality Brand Management – The most important asset of a company is its reputation. This reputation embodies many things, including its name, the products it sells, the services it supplies to its customers, and its convenient locations. But there are many more, intangible things, which also build this reputation. All of these things, together, can be called the company’s Brand. How hospitality companies create, maintain, and occasionally destroy, their brand value will be the focus of this course.
At the seminar’s end students will have achieved an awareness of the importance of protecting a company’s brand equity. They will possess a set of skills intended to make them better prepared for a successful career in the corporate hospitality environment.
Food & Beverage Operations in the Hospitality Industry – The intent of this seminar is to provide the participant with a firm understanding of the contribution that food & beverage operations make to the hospitality industry. The scope of the lessons will include free standing restaurants, hotel food & beverage operations (including catering & banquets), as well as food & beverage operations in theme parks.
Information Technology and E-commerce in Hospitality and Tourism -- This course is designed to cover topics related to: (1) concepts of information systems in hospitality and tourism; (2) fundamental principles of communication networks in hospitality/tourism; (3) online consumer behavior and e-commerce in hospitality/tourism; and, (4) future direction of technology development and technology strategies in hospitality/tourism.
Leadership and Strategic Management -- This course focuses on principles of contemporary leadership and strategic management for hospitality and tourism organizations. It introduces leadership and strategic management concepts and perspectives into the hospitality and tourism field. The course particularly emphasizes the development of analytical, decision making, problem-solving and communication skills.
Event Management -- This course considers how organizations use events to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. It includes an introduction to the different types of organizations that produce events, the types of events that are held, the planning process, and evaluation tools. Also, students will learn about the businesses that provide facilities, goods, and services for events.
Survey of Wines of the World* -- This is a very interactive and great way to do something a little bit different!! A comprehensive study of wine for students that want to learn about using senses to evaluate wines, the methodology of tasting and evaluating wines, and growing, processing, and production of grape varieties used in making wine.
*Additional $100 lab fee
I had to email back with my top 6 choices which were:
1. Theme Park Management
2. Events Management
3. Guest Services Management
4. Leadership and Strategic Management
5. Food and Beverage operations in the hospitality industry
6. Information technology and e-commerce in hospitality and tourism
I really hope I get my top 3 choices but the others sound interesting too.
Anyway other than that i'm feeling much better now and worked today.
Guest Service Management - This seminar is created to develop an appreciation for, and an understanding of, customer behavior in hospitality organizations. Since all managers in all organizations have internal and external guests or customers, the focus of this course is on how guests think, respond, and behave in response to organizational decisions. Guestology is the scientific study of guests needs, wants and behaviors.
Theme Park Management – A seminar designed to be an overview of the Theme Park and Attraction business. The program will explore the vast array of Parks that fall under this category so that by the completion the participant has a firm understanding of the for profit park system and the guest allure to them. By the end of the course we will be able to define and understand the concepts of themeing and identify the economic impact and tourism value that this industry brings to a community.
Hospitality Brand Management – The most important asset of a company is its reputation. This reputation embodies many things, including its name, the products it sells, the services it supplies to its customers, and its convenient locations. But there are many more, intangible things, which also build this reputation. All of these things, together, can be called the company’s Brand. How hospitality companies create, maintain, and occasionally destroy, their brand value will be the focus of this course.
At the seminar’s end students will have achieved an awareness of the importance of protecting a company’s brand equity. They will possess a set of skills intended to make them better prepared for a successful career in the corporate hospitality environment.
Food & Beverage Operations in the Hospitality Industry – The intent of this seminar is to provide the participant with a firm understanding of the contribution that food & beverage operations make to the hospitality industry. The scope of the lessons will include free standing restaurants, hotel food & beverage operations (including catering & banquets), as well as food & beverage operations in theme parks.
Information Technology and E-commerce in Hospitality and Tourism -- This course is designed to cover topics related to: (1) concepts of information systems in hospitality and tourism; (2) fundamental principles of communication networks in hospitality/tourism; (3) online consumer behavior and e-commerce in hospitality/tourism; and, (4) future direction of technology development and technology strategies in hospitality/tourism.
Leadership and Strategic Management -- This course focuses on principles of contemporary leadership and strategic management for hospitality and tourism organizations. It introduces leadership and strategic management concepts and perspectives into the hospitality and tourism field. The course particularly emphasizes the development of analytical, decision making, problem-solving and communication skills.
Event Management -- This course considers how organizations use events to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. It includes an introduction to the different types of organizations that produce events, the types of events that are held, the planning process, and evaluation tools. Also, students will learn about the businesses that provide facilities, goods, and services for events.
Survey of Wines of the World* -- This is a very interactive and great way to do something a little bit different!! A comprehensive study of wine for students that want to learn about using senses to evaluate wines, the methodology of tasting and evaluating wines, and growing, processing, and production of grape varieties used in making wine.
*Additional $100 lab fee
I had to email back with my top 6 choices which were:
1. Theme Park Management
2. Events Management
3. Guest Services Management
4. Leadership and Strategic Management
5. Food and Beverage operations in the hospitality industry
6. Information technology and e-commerce in hospitality and tourism
I really hope I get my top 3 choices but the others sound interesting too.
Anyway other than that i'm feeling much better now and worked today.
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