School of Hospitality Leadership Hosts Successful Career Fair

On Thursday, February 25th, the School of Hospitality Leadership (SHL) hosted a Career Fair where thirty-one companies were represented by fifty recruiters. Students spoke with companies from all sectors of hospitality and tourism that include lodging, food and beverage, resorts, clubs, tourism as well as allied vendors.

Recruiters shared information and interviewed for entry-level positions and internships. Among the recruiters who participated were SHL graduates now working in the industry who include Donald Strickland, Hampton Inn Outer Banks; Brett Morgan and Tyler McDowell, Prime Investment; and Sara Craft, Hilton North Raleigh. COB Graduate Program(s) also hosted a booth and shared information with graduating seniors.

Companies by sector included:

Resort/ Tourism : Biltmore Estate • Harrah’s  • Light House Resort Services • Omni Grove Park Inn • Outer Banks Blue • Outer Banks Visitor Bureau • Pinehurst Resort • Seaside Vacations • Washington Duke Inn & Gold Club

Lodging : Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge • BPR Properties • Daly Seven • Doubletree New Bern / Atlantic Beach • First Carolina Management • Hampton Inn Outer Banks • Hilton North Raleigh  • Prime Investments • Umstead Hotel and Spa

Private Clubs:  Carolina Club • Coral Bay Country Club • Hope Valley Country Club
Food and Beverage:  Apple Gold • Golden Corral • Red Lobster
Contract Services:  Aramark • Compass Group

Alumnus Brett Morgan speaks with an interested student.

Deana Merrell, recruiter from the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club speaks with a student.

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