Staff Spotlight: Hali Doucette
June 10, 2024
Meet Hali, an Event Technology Manager in our Boston office! Corinthian Events is proud to offer Registration and Event Technology as one of our many services. From custom websites and registration builds to mobile apps and gamification, we make the registration process for your event as seamless as possible. This month, Hali shares how she found her way into the events industry, what she loves doing outside of the office, and more!
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Q: Did you have a dream job growing up? If so, what was it?
A: I had many different dream jobs growing up, but I mainly wanted to be a flight attendant. I loved traveling and the experience of flying as a kid and wanted to find a way to do it more often.
Q: How did you end up working in hospitality? Did you always see yourself working in this industry?
A: I didn’t always see myself working in this industry. Throughout school, I always excelled at math and science, so I initially studied engineering in college. I shifted majors a few times, but I knew I was organized and good with numbers, so I got a job at an events company working on tech-based projects. The more I helped with budgets and proposals, the more I learned that I really enjoy event planning and the different ways in which technology fit into that world.
Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: I coached All Star competitive cheer for several years. I was a competitive cheerleader myself throughout high school and discovered afterward that I also enjoyed coaching.
Q: What is your favorite part about working for Corinthian Events?
A: The team at Corinthian Events is very supportive. There is always someone willing to help you through the learning process. I also really enjoy the Registration department and the jobs I get to work on.
Q: What is something you’re proud to have accomplished in your career so far?
A: I am proud of the fact that I allowed myself to experience different industries in order to find my passion for events. My current role at Corinthian Events perfectly combines a lot of the individual interests I had tried to pursue, and I would consider finding this job to be an accomplishment.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant or activity in Boston?
A: My favorite activity in Boston is going to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The beautiful courtyard garden never loses its charm, no matter how many times you visit.
Q: Can you share a favorite or most memorable moment from your events career so far?
A: Something memorable from my career in events so far is my experience working with Newport as a destination. In my previous position, I had the opportunity to site a handful of venues in Newport for different events and became the go-to person in the office for information about events there. It was great to build that much knowledge for one specific destination. I love that we have a Corinthian Events Newport office and look forward to helping with more of our Newport events.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given, event related or not?
A: It’s not necessarily advice, but something I try to live by is the mantra of staying cool and calm. I always remind myself to stay grounded in situations because overreacting doesn’t usually get you anywhere productive.
Q: Outside of work hours, what is something you enjoy doing?
A: I enjoy skiing and going to the beach. I spend a lot of time with my dog, Nova. I also enjoy gardening and puzzles when I have downtime at home.
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