Industry Professionals Provide Career Readiness for HSHM Students
The High School of Hospitality Management’s Advisory Board conducts Mock Interviews for HSHM students on a yearly basis. This culminating sequence of career readiness aids in assisting students in perfecting their interviewing skills. They attend workshops in resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies, as well as a trip to the American Management Association to hone their skills for the Mock Interview. Each student presents themselves to one of the 17 Industry Professionals present. The students were judged on their Resume, Appearance and Poise, Skill Presentation, and Delivery and Language Skills. Written evaluations from their interviewers were reviewed with students after the interview. Students also completed a reflection form on their experience and how they thought they can improve their interviewing skills.
Two Advisory Board Members who were instrumental in the success of the Mock Interviews. Ms. Marina Marmut, Director of Operation Enterprise, from the American Management Association and LaTonnia Garrett, Area Manager of People & Culture, Kimpton Hotels. They were responsible for providing workshops as part of the process to get students ready for the Mock Interviews.
According to the Mock Interview Rubric, 20 students (60%) out of 33, scored enough points to be hired or considered for a job. This far exceeds the previous years, which gives credit to the Advisory Board and the 10th grade teachers for their leadership in preparing the students for the Mock Interviews.
Mock Interviews
List of Industry Interviewers
Mark Hurewitz, General Manager Skyline Hotel
Michelle Santos, Front Office Manager, Skyline Hotel
Javone Beverly, Director of Human Resource, The Algonquin Hotel Times Square
LaTonnia Garrett, Area People & Culture Manager, Kimpton Hotels
Nicole Ozan, Area People & Culture Manager, Kimpton Hotels
Bill Feinstein, Area People & Culture Director, Kimpton Hotels
Nick Pappagallo, Hotel Manager Courtyard Marriott Manhattan Soho
Jackie Ceser, Director of Human Resource, Courtyard Marriott Manhattan Soho
Sara Nolan, CMP, Director of Event Planning, JW Marriott Essex House
Sean Cassidy, Hotel Manager, Westin New York At Times Square
Alex Fish, Food & Beverage Manager, Westin New York At Times Square
Kenny Imafidon, Director of Front Office, Westin New York At Times Square
Marina Marmut, Director of Operations Enterprise, American Management Association
Barbara Zung, Director of Human Resource, American Management Association
Jeff Fagan, Global Accounts Executive, Marriott Hotels
Russell Porter, Director of Sales, Hilton Garden Inn
Joe Dnistrian, Sr. Facilities Manager, CBRE/Bank of America
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