Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
A Sweet Journey with Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge
At Walt Disney World® Resort, dreams come true, and magic is infused into everything – even our sweet treats! Recently, Disney Programs participants had the opportunity to attend a special session where Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge shared their remarkable Disney Journeys, offered a glimpse into their roles, and provided valuable advice.…
Read MoreCulinary Program Alumni Spotlight: Alberto Womack, Duty Manager, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Meet Alberto, an alumni of the Disney Culinary Program who has surfed some awesome waves in his career at Walt Disney World® Resort! In his six years with Disney, Alberto has impacted parks, resorts, and now water parks by always keeping his cast and guest experience top of mind. This incredible journey for Alberto started…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Wayne Hartman, College and International Recruitment Professional Intern
Meet Wayne, a Disney Professional Intern. We first met him in the last fall as a Disney College Program legacy participant working at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Since completing his College Program in January, Wayne has stepped into a new role supporting college and international recruitment as a professional intern. We…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern
Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role, specific title, and how would…
Read MoreFrom on stage to backstage: Disney Aspire helps cast member fulfill career dreams
Walt Disney World® Resort is often referred to as the place “Where Dreams Come True” for all who visit, and it is also where cast members can follow their dreams and achieve their goals. Patrickson joined the Disney team as attractions host at Epcot’s Mission Space over seven years ago and has seen his career…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Sahar, Show Programming Animation at Walt Disney Imagineering
Ever wonder how your favorite Disney characters come to life in beloved Disney Parks attractions across the globe? Professional intern Sahar helped the Walt Disney Imagineering team create animatronic magic during her Show Programming Animation internship, then turned that experience into a full-time role as an Associate Technical Animator! Sahar began her journey at Walt…
Read MoreFormer 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 MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Nick, conservation education presenter
“A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it plants or fish or tiny mole.” Nick, a conservation education presenter professional intern at Walt Disney WorldⓇ Resort, takes the wilderness explorer pledge from Pixar’s ‘Up’ to heart. Every day, he teaches guests of all ages about the animals and ecosystems at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Ellie and Mana, art and design
For art and design intern Ellie, meeting Mickey Mouse at Epcot Character Spot was an unforgettably magical moment – not only because he’s the mouse who started it all, but because Ellie herself created his photo backdrop! It is the accomplishment Ellie is most proud of on her internship so far. “I never expected that…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Paola, ABC casting services
For Disney professional intern Paola, it all started with Olivia Pope. Watching the Shonda Rhimes series Scandal as a young adult, Paola found herself drawn to the ABC network, both by innovative storytelling and boundary-pushing company values. “More importantly than anything else,” she says, “I love how inclusive their casting is. That’s what really led…
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