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From working in distilleries to community projects in India, Kirstin鈥檚 packed portfolio of events gives her plenty of experiences to draw from and share with the next generation of event professionals.

"I just love being in front of the room and sharing the skills and knowledge I鈥檝e learned along with the many real-life event examples I鈥檝e experienced over the years," she says.

"We鈥檝e got a great bunch of students and a great staff, so it鈥檚 exciting to come in every day and not know what ideas will come out and continually build knowledge. Even as a lecturer, the learning never stops.鈥�

Reflecting on her career journey so far, Kirstin shared some words of advice to students and early career professionals looking to work in the events industry, 鈥淢y main advice would be to get yourself out there 鈥� I can鈥檛 emphasise that enough.

"Say yes to everything too. You just don鈥檛 know who you鈥檙e going to meet, the opportunities that will come your way or where you鈥檒l end up.

Build connections, build networks and remember to use them. Don鈥檛 be afraid to reach out to someone as ask to pick their brains, most people are happy to help 鈥� especially when it comes to advice.

Put yourself out there and utilise your skills. It鈥檚 important to showcase your personality but you really have to demonstrate the skills you have and the value you can bring an employer."

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