2-3-09 The Desmond

Instead of going to the Marriott this week, a select few of us wrote essays and were invited to do an internship at the Desmond Hotel. I was chosen to work with the GM John D'Adamo. When I work up that morning I wasn't feeling well and was very nervous about working with the General Manager. Some how I managed to encourage myself to get out of bed, get a little dressed up and get out there. When we arrived at the hotel with Mrs. Menzis and ex. chef Haas, we we given bagels and fruit as a breakfast treat. We then met up with our mentors for the day, except me because the GM was in a meeting so I learned about marketing with Dianna. Then later I worked with John on budgeting, forecasting, and learning the basic lay-out of the hotel. The hotel was beautiful, and had a breath taking atrium.