Are you there? It's me, Ria!

Hello, my name is Ria and I am in the process of obtaining my MBA. Currently, I am enrolled in a Strategic Information System course where I will be learning about the roles that Information Technology and Information Systems play in business operations. I am here to blog about my reflections as I learn new concepts and further my education in this course through the upcoming weeks. I will blog about case studies we analyze in class and different types of tech tools. I will focus on how the tech tools can impact the organization where I work by either having a positive or negative affect to our company. Presently, I work for a Corporate Event Planning/Registration company as a Registration Specialist. We work with large, reputable companies either planning their corporate events or handling their registration process from creating customized websites to managing their attendee lists. We provide exceptional service as we go above and beyond for each client. This position suits my passion and experience perfectly. During my undergrad studies, I majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality Management. During college, I started working at a hotel and after graduation I found myself on a fast track to becoming a Front Office Manager. With the hotel experience of working in a fast paced operation environment, managing a significant department, interacting with vital team members and creating lasting impressions for guests I have gained a great understanding for customer service in the hospitality industry. All my years of work and school experience have prepared me for my current position of working one-on-one with important clients, paying extra attention to detail and enhanced my communication skills. I am sure obtaining my MBA will allow me to learn and grow even more as a manager and a team player. Courses like Information Systems will permit me in becoming a well-rounded leader and will have a positive influence on my career. The ideas presented in this course will show me how to think outside the box and find new ways that technology can affect business operations, specifically the affects they could have on my current company.