Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
Meet Claire McCabe, Vice President of Branded Partnerships and Kids Unscripted Content for Disney Branded Television
Meet Claire McCabe, the Vice President of Branded Partnerships and Kids Unscripted Content for Disney Branded Television. Claire initially joined the company through the Disney Channel in 1997, working for Gary Marsh, and stayed for about four years. Then, in 2014, she returned to the company when an opportunity came up to work for the Radio Disney Music Awards, and she has been with that team ever since.
Read MoreMaking an Impact for Himself and La Cultura – Meet Product Designer, Zach Gracia
For our Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) team, bringing ideas and dreams to reality for families and fans through thoughtfully designed products is what they do. Meet Zach, an Associate Product Design Manager who, alongside the Global Product creation team, helps inspire imagination around the world.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: James Smartt Jr., Content Production Undergraduate Associate
Meet James, a graduate of Morehouse College working as a Digital Content Production Intern with Disney’s Global Talent Acquisition Marketing. In this role, James supports the creation of content and visual aids attracting candidates to open roles across The Walt Disney Company. In addition to his internship responsibilities, James is excited to make a positive impact on those around him and give back to current HBCU students. Learn more about James and his contributions to Disney on the Yard and The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreJoan Au Yeung Goes the Extra Mile with her Career at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hear from Cast member, Joan Au Yeung, who makes magic as an Associate Events Manager supporting events for Communications and Public Affairs, Corporate Alliances, Magic Access Annual Passholders, special projects like Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s running event “10K Weekend” and so much more.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight on: Lauren Glover, Sr. Manager Learning & Development, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lauren joined Lucasfilm in 2019, seeking new opportunities for growth. Now, as a Sr. Manager of Learning and Development, learn how she is providing new learning and growth opportunities for other employees.
Read MorePhyllis Ma Inspires ‘Momentous’ Experiences at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
In celebration of all the new memories at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort—such as the unveiling of The Castle of Magical Dreams and the launch of the breathtaking nighttime spectacular, “Momentous”—we are excited to introduce you to Phyllis Ma, one of the innovators behind the magic!
Read MoreIvan Kwong Experiences ‘A Whole New World’ with Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
As “A Whole New World” echoes throughout the halls of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Casting Center, candidates are welcome to the career bazaar by recruiters like Ivan Kwong – who, similar to the song, is experiencing a whole new journey with Human Resources! Since beginning his career with Disney in 2006, he has experienced seven roles within the company through promotional and internal transfer opportunities.
Read MoreA Day in the Life: Dan Downing, Senior Product Manager with Technology & Digital
If you enjoy working with all different kinds of people and thrive when supporting multiple projects or priorities, a career in product management with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital could be a perfect fit for you. Hear from Dan Downing, a Senior Product Manager with Technology & Digital, and how one of his favorite aspects of the role is working with a diverse team of developers and creatives across the globe on a day-to-day basis.
Read MoreBuilding a Career with Hong Kong Disneyland: Meet Sam Chan
We’re excited to shine a light on Sam Chan, a Senior Manager of Marketing at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! As part of the Integrated Strategy and Planning team, she supports the marketing initiatives for Hong Kong, China, and international markets by analyzing consumer research and providing recommendations on the type of new products and interactive experiences that should be brought to life. Read along as she shares how working for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has given her tremendous opportunities to learn, explore new fields and create magical memories for guests.
Read MoreDisney Intern Spotlight: Two Friends, Two Coasts – Former Classmates Follow Their Dreams
Mikhaila Estwick and Maureen Zeufack met during their freshman year of high school and became friends during biology class. Today, the high school friends are both pursuing their dreams with The Walt Disney Company – on opposite coasts. Learn how the Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program brought these two together and what advice they have for future Disney Interns.
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