Posts Tagged ‘Legendary Leaders’
Former Cultural Representative at Epcot now VP of Disneyland Paris
Every year, we have hundreds of participants on our Disney International Programs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. When they return to their home countries with “Disney” on their resumes, they typically go on to have successful careers in hospitality, business or public service. And in some cases, our former programs participants…
Read MoreAt the heart of DisneyTECH: Clayton, Walt Disney Attractions Technology
At Disney, we believe the real power of technology is its ability to transform. Whether designing shows or user experiences, special lighting effects or software design, creativity allows technologists like Clayton to think outside the box. Clayton started his Disney journey as a Professional Intern and presently powers the magic as a Research and Development…
Read MoreGirls Who Code 2016: A conversation with Jennifer Lee, Director and Screenwriter, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Last year’s Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program powered by Disney brought bountiful learnings for the students, not only in computer science and STEM-related subjects, but also life and career-related wisdom. From life lessons shared by Ed Catmull, who will be coming back and speaking to our Girls Who Code (GWC) 2017 class, to career…
Read MoreDisney Culinary Program Spotlight: Sarah, Guest Experience Manager – Food & Beverage
Ever thought about a career in the kitchen? The Disney Culinary Program might be for you! To give you a taste of what working in a Disney kitchen is like, I spoke with Sarah who completed the Disney Culinary Program in 2010 as a sophomore studying at Johnson and Wales University. Currently a Food and…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Mike Soltys, Vice President, Communications, ESPN
‘Leadership Lessons’ is a series of interviews with Disney executives who started their career with the company as a participant on the Disney College Program or as a Disney Professional Intern . What was your first role? How did you start your ESPN career? A chance meeting at the University of Connecticut with ESPN founder…
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