Krista LeClair

First hospitality job:

Housekeeping and Serving

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Age you started working in hospitality:

15

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Your inspiration to begin working in hospitality:

A great network of friends working together.

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My hospitality mentor:

Yes, professors at St Lawrence College in Kingston, Summer Camp colleagues, and staff as I continued to move through the industry as a Housekeeper, Server, Guest Service Agent, Camp Manager, Sales Coordinator, Sales Representative and Event Planner, and now Executive Director.

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What are your favourite aspects of your job?

Meeting people, a close knit team of staff, being able to travel and learn.

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What has inspired you to continue your career path in hospitality?

Opportunities to learn and grow, continue my education, build my community, and influence positive change.

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Advice for students interested in a career in hospitality:

Find a mentor, and take every opportunity to try it all!