Webinar: Attend IAAPA Expo like a (Yo)Pro
1-2 p.m. ET
Learn how to get the most out of the IAAPA Expo, the largest international trade show for the amusements and attractions industry, and have fun doing it. Hear trade tips from an IAAPA ICAM and fellow Young Professional about everything from certification to IAAPA Celebrates, and how it all applies to those newest to the industry.
Take-aways/Learning Outcomes Expected
- To encourage young professionals, those under 35 who may have just started their career, are just finishing school, or are visiting the IAAPA Expo for the first time, to not only attend the expo, but register to attend with a game plan.
- Identify learning and networking opportunities available to young professionals, including those listed in the official app and offered through third parties around the property.
- Gain insight into which education sessions are geared toward your training needs.
A question and answer session will follow the webinar.
Speakers
Jessica Shock, ICAM
Jessica is an IAAPA Certified Attractions Manager (ICAM) with more than four years of in-house Communications and Public Relations experience within the attractions industry. She's been an IAAPA Expo attendee since 2016, and her previous industry experience includes Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Herschend Family Entertainment's Wild Adventures Theme Park.
Jessi O’Daniel
Jessi O’Daniel is the Vice President of Guest Experience at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, an amusement and water park located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jessi oversees a wide variety of departments at Kentucky Kingdom including admissions, custodial, security, entertainment, games, retail, and social media. Jessi is also the spokesperson for the park and enjoys working closely with media and influencers. She has represented the park at several roller coaster enthusiast events, on different news outlets and other events across the region.
New to the IAAPA Young Professionals Committee in 2019, Jessi is enjoying growing her involvement with IAAPA and helping other young people pursue their passions within the industry.