Las Vegas Internship - MGM MIRAGE
Danielle
University of Arizona
Class of 2006
Merchandise Planner - Bellagio
"Keep an open mind; things don't always go as planned, but there are people watching out for you."
- 9:00 a.m. - Checked my e-mail, checked in with my team
- 9:30 a.m. - Prioritized my day based on e-mails, supervisor input, and the prior day's list
- 9:45 a.m. - Began assignments by gathering data and formatting the recap
- 11:00 a.m. - Reviewed current forecasts, challenges, successes with buyers
- 12:00 p.m. - Had lunch with a friend
- 1:00 p.m. - Met with senior management
- 2:00 p.m. - Checked and logged PO's for financial approvals
- 3:00 p.m. - Provided management with reporting, analysis and action plans
- 4:30 p.m. - Sent out last minute updates
- 4:45 p.m. - Prepared for tomorrow's challenges
- 5:30 p.m. - Met up with my friends for dinner to unwind
My essential play list:
- Anything by Michael Bublé
- Anything by Rolling Stones
- Anything by AC/DC
Why MGM MIRAGE?
The vast number of opportunities available, within the company currently and coming with the opening of City Center.
What is the most challenging part of your job?
Expectations change every day. My position is a new one within my division and the responsibilities change frequently.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Seeing results of all the hard work that is put in, and having a great team to work with.
What have you done that "they didn't teach you about in school"?
I have had the opportunity to do many things such as set up OTB's, Forecast Models, and provide action plans, all of which I did not learn in school.
"If I knew then what I know now"
Keep an open mind. Things don't always go as planned but there are people watching out for you. Show up each day and give it everything you have and one day you will see.
What do you do for fun?
Play sports, meet up with friends or read.
What surprised you about Las Vegas?
It is like every other suburb. Leave The Strip and you will see.
MGM MIRAGE College Recruits
Danielle: University of Arizona
Merchandise Planner, Bellagio
