I truly enjoyed this internship, as I am interested in the event planning industry. I liked that there was always opportunities for new tasks and group work, and we were able to see how great our hard work panned out at the exciting events created. I enjoyed the constant chances for something new, as GEM allows you to have creative liberty while listening and taking into account all the things that my peers and I had to say.
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Advice
One piece of advice that I would share about this experience is to not be afraid to take advantage of your creative side! There are so many chances for growth as we learned the ins and outs of the everything it takes to be behind the working of events from bar craws to corporate events. GEM is there to push you and give insight into the event planning industry.
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Event Planning, Social Media & Marketing Intern
January - March 2024 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the diverse responsibilities at Gaslamp Event Management, from marketing and social media to event planning and hospitality consulting. It boosted my confidence in event coordination and strengthened my teamwork and communication skills. Networking with industry professionals and exploring social media trends also added valuable insights to my experience, reinforcing my passion for a career in marketing.
What I wish was different
Advice
My advice would be to fully immerse yourself in every aspect of the internship and take initiative to learn and grow. Don't hesitate to ask for feedback and seek mentorship whenever possible, as these interactions can greatly enhance your learning experience and professional development.
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Intern
January - March 2024 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
GEM was an incredible experience both professionally and socially. SIN is an amazing boss who clearly has a passion for her work and is constantly teaching us new skills. I learned so many skills that will help me both within and out of an office setting. Whether it be working in the office or working an event or was always a great environment to be apart of! Overall it was an irreplaceable experience that I will never forget.
What I wish was different
Advice
If there is one piece of advice I would give about this internship is to be over prepared and have the want to learn and improve.
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Event Planning Intern
September 2023 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Getting to witness and facilitate the behind the scenes actions of some of Gaslamp District's biggest holiday events. I also got to exercise some creative freedom when it came to marketing promo content.
What I wish was different
I wish the opportunity was paid because I felt like I spent a lot of time and was definitely an asset to the team.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and ready to learn. Sin, my supervisor is an excellent mentor figure with lots of knowledge and experience to share. You will for sure come out with a better understanding of event planning and marketing at the end.
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Social Media Manager
January 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked that I was given the freedom and opportunity to take ownership of projects like launching their modeling agencies Tik Tok and creating a larger social media presence in general. I loved having a voice at Gaslamp Event Management. The ideas and input I had on events and projects were heard and given great consideration. Working directly with the CEO provided me with direct communication with what was expected of me. It also provided me with constructive criticism that ultimately made me a better social media manager and digital marketing specialist that I can take with me to future positions. It also opened up my network to investors, entrepreneurs and business owners in the San Diego area that elevated me professionally. My career acumen has benefitted considerably from interning at Gaslamp Event Management and extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of GEM!
What I wish was different
I wish we were not in pandemic. Being in the pandemic has significantly cut the production of events around San Diego. Clients are hesitant to do events due to the restrictions, the possibility of shutting down again and covid-19 protocols. A lot of our clients are bar owners, club owners and huge production companies like comic con and these are at a halt as of right now.
Advice
Take every opportunity to go to any promotional or marketing event that we have going on because that is where you can make connections with other like-minded people that are hungry to grow and to be successful.
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Marketing and Event Specialist
January 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Having the opportunity to work with Gaslamp Event Management's (GEM) CEO Sin has been an amazing experience that has already taught me more than I could've imagined. Unlike other internships, GEM actually gives their interns the opportunity to be creative and have a real input when it comes to marketing, upcoming events, special projects, corresponding with clients, holding interviews, innovating ways to increase revenue, creating content, and more. Sin offers her incredibly insightful advice about everything she knows from her years as a successful business woman, and you can tell her truly cares about her SINterns.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've had the opportunity to experience this internship pre-COVID. Being able to plan and experience one of GEM's events such as Mardi Gras or Irish 4 A Day, as well as other events we've hosted in the past, is something I would've loved to be a part of this year, 2021. I definitely plan on attending these festivities in future years!
Advice
Take advantage of how hands-on this experience is; you are given the opportunity to really take charge and experience the ins-and-outs of running a successful event and marketing business. Have confidence in your abilities, listen to Sin's advice, be open to new things, and never be afraid to ask for help.
