An Interview with Chitra Shree from team.i
Chitra always knew she didn’t want to be part of the traditional corporate world. Determined to follow her interests, she attended a Career Utsav program, where she learned more about the event industry. Despite being warned about the challenges of a non-conventional career, Chitra remained steadfast in her decision to pursue what she loved.
Organized, meticulous, and articulate, Chitra Shree excels in presentations and interactions with peers and clients. Passionate is an understatement for this dedicated student who consistently gives 100% in everything she undertakes, no matter the challenges. Chitra aspires to join a Client Servicing team in event management, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience thanks to team.i.
Her Story
Born and raised in Bangalore, Chitra completed her schooling and PUC in the city before joining team.i. Her passion for event management emerged during her 2nd PUC when she was contemplating her future career. Initially uncertain about what to pursue, an article on social media sparked her interest in event management. This curiosity led to extensive research, ultimately resulting in her decision to enroll in the Certificate Program in Event Management. Chitra is grateful for her parents’ support in following her passion.
Choosing Event Management
Chitra always knew she didn’t want to be part of the traditional corporate world. Determined to follow her interests, she attended a Career Utsav program, where she learned more about the event industry. Despite being warned about the challenges of a non-conventional career, Chitra remained steadfast in her decision to pursue what she loved.
Her Journey With team.i
“When you’re interested and passionate about something, you will give your 100% no matter what,” says Chitra. Confident in her choice to forgo a conventional graduation, she trusted team.i to provide the necessary knowledge and skills for her career in event management. The institute’s professional approach has been instrumental in preparing her for the industry.
Chitra shares fond memories of interacting with faculty and peers, working on stimulating class projects and assignments. The faculty at team.i are popular among students for their engaging teaching methods and constant support.
Her Experience With Industry Projects
Chitra found industry projects challenging due to the late nights but managed to persevere with the support of team.i. She participated in 10 industry projects, learning the importance of self-motivation and effort to benefit from these experiences.
Activities During Lockdown
During the lockdown, Chitra has been relaxing and spending quality time with her family. Passionate about music, she has also focused on honing her musical skills and improving her proficiency in Microsoft applications. She continues to attend online classes conducted by team.i and diligently works on her assignments and projects.
Future Plans
Chitra is confident about securing a position after completing the Certificate Program at team.i and aims to join a Client Servicing team. Over the past year, she has significantly improved her communication skills and looks forward to further development and applying her presentation skills. Chitra is patient, organized, and dedicated, believing that continuous learning is essential, and she is excited to embark on her career.
Why She Should Be Hired
Chitra’s key professional attributes include organization, patience, strong presentation skills, and an unwavering commitment to her work. These qualities, she believes, will open numerous opportunities for her in the future.
We wish Chitra the best of luck and every success in her future endeavors.
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