Rebecca Jane Ogden-Gleghorn

Major Events Manager - La Trobe University

When did you graduate?

2003

Course you completed?

Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology and sociology

Organisation that you are currently working for:

La Trobe University

How long have you been working for this organisation?

3 years

Position title and short job description:

Major Events Manager

Working highlight so far:

• Successful execution of major events;
• implementation of new marketing and recruitment initiatives;
• conducting training in various courses for RMIT.

What are the things you enjoy most about your job?

• The ever-changing working environment in terms of the projects I work on and the people I get to work with;
• being able to implement new initiatives;
• project management;
• great work environment.

What do you intend to do in the future?

My hope is to return to working in a field more related to what I studied, incorporating my desire to help kids in need – so something in the area of policy development and implementation for Youth and Family Services/The Department of Human Services.

#1 tip for current students studying your course:

Persevere! I know there are those moments when you wonder if it’s all worth it – particularly in psychology with the analysis and reports required…but completing the degree is so rewarding.