Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diamond Key Professional Development Program
The Diamond Key Program is part of the College of Business Accelerated Career Exploration for Student Success (ACCESS) umbrella.
This innovative, professional development program complements the College of Business curriculum by building the business knowledge and skills necessary for professional success.
Diamond Key Program Calendar of Events:
month diamondkey@csumb.edu
Earn Diamond Key credit by attending these Workshops & Events –
Diamond Key Workshop – Why Get an M.B.A?
March 9, 2021 6:00pm — 7:00pm
What is an MBA degree? Why get an MBA? When & Where should you get it? How much does it cost? Diamond Key Program Lead and MBA Associate Director, Susan Harker, answers these questions and talks about other options beyond an undergraduate degree.
Diamond Key Workshop – Become A Linkedin All-Star
March 11, 2021 7:00pm — 8:00pm
LinkedIn users with All-Star profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn. CSUMB College of Business lecturer, Dr. Jill Hosmer, will show you how it's done! 2/10 event is 6-8pm. Events on 2/18, 3/11, 4/7, 5/5 are 7-8pm.
CSUMB Student Job Information Fair
March 16, 2021 11:30am — 1:00pm
Learn about potential and anticipated student positions for summer/fall 2021! Register to receive login information.
Diamond Key Workshop – Networking Through Linkedin
April 15, 2021 7:00pm — 8:00pm
Learn how to use LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool to build professional relationships that can help expand your horizons. College of Business lecturer, Dr. Jill Hosmer, shares her networking wisdom!
Diamond Key Workshop: Create Your Professional Resume
May 4, 2021 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Maj-Britt Kimm, coordinator of the College of Business Internship & Career Gateway Programs., walks you through how to write a winning business resume.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019-20 Diamond Key Award Recipients!
Jaskiart (Jessica) Bhardwaj, Jennifer Jaimes, Marlen Magana-Rangel, Sheetal Nand, Kimiko Vaughan, Danifroy (DZ) Zarate
This innovative, four-year program complements the College of Business curriculum and builds the additional skills necessary for professional success. It is a set of comprehensive experiences, delivered by business experts, strategically woven into the academic curriculum. You will develop poise and confidence, and prepare for real-world challenges.
How do I earn keys?
Keys are earned by attending Diamond Key Program workshops or events. Those finishing will be awarded a certificate of accomplishment and a transcript summarizing all workshops and events completed. This will be a strong addition to your resume.
How do I get started
You can start at any time! Diamond Key is available to all College of Business undergraduates and everyone will be urged to participate. Various workshops or conferences will earn a different number of keys, depending on the length or complexity of the event. Contact Susan Szasz (Sszasz@csumb.edu) to get started.
How does it work?
Over the course of four years, you will have the opportunity to earn 50 “keys” to success. At 50 keys, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your achievement, and one that will boost your resume power.
You can reach the superior Diamond Key Level by earning 75 keys. At the 75 key level, you will be awarded a memento to be worn at commencement. To earn keys, you must complete the required workshops or training sessions.
Only a few driven students will reach the Platinum Key Level, earning 100 keys. To earn keys, you must complete the required workshops or training sessions.
You can achieve these this by attending workshops, events, or experiences.
Diamond Key Workshop Topics:
Workshops
- Business Etiquette
- Dress for Success
- Dinner Formalities
- Internship Basics
- Job Search Strategies
- Networking
- Personal Branding
- Social Media Tools
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
Events
- Conferences
- Other developmental events sponsored by the College of Business (as identified on the Diamond key and COB Flyers)
Experiences
- Internships
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Start Up Weekend
Golden key level
- Native CSUMB Students: 50 keys
- Transfer Students: 25 Keys
Diamond key level
- Native CSUMB Students: 75 keys
- Transfer Students: 35 Keys
2020-2021 Academic Year
Diamond Key Workshop: Create Your Professional Resume
Maj-Britt Kimm, coordinator of the College of Business Internship & Career Gateway Programs., walks you through how to write a winning business resume.
May 4, 2021
6:00pm — 7:00pm
FREE
NEST Flight 2021 – Career Development Conference
This 4-day conference is packed with inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, powerful panel discussions, and unique networking opportunities–all crated to help students like you propel their careers! Open to all college students! Earn up to 12 Keys!
Diamond Key Workshop: Getting Your Dream Job (Part II)
In Part II of the Dream Job series, Tonya Antle, Founder of Organic Produce Network, shares how to get and prepare for a successful interview.
Diamond Key Workshop – Networking Through Linkedin
Learn how to use LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool to build professional relationships that can help expand your horizons. College of Business lecturer, Dr. Jill Hosmer, shares her networking wisdom!
April 15, 2021
7:00pm — 8:00pm
FREE
Diamond Key Workshop – Become A Linkedin All-Star
LinkedIn users with All-Star profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn. CSUMB College of Business lecturer, Dr. Jill Hosmer, will show you how it's done! 2/10 event is 6-8pm. Events on 2/18, 3/11, 4/7, 5/5 are 7-8pm.
Career Gateway: County of Monterey Internship Program Info Session
Find out about internships with the County of Monterey. Opportunities include academic, paid, unpaid, on-site, and remote internships. Dr. Walker and Michael Rosales will be covering different aspects of the internship program. 2/ 16@12pm or 2/18@4pm
February 16, 2021
4:00pm — 5:00pm
You are invited to the Zoom information session for the County of Monterey Internship program
FREE !
Diamond Key Workshop: Get An Internship!
Now's the time to prepare to land a summer internship! Maj-Britt Kimm, CSUMB College of Business Internship Program Coordinator, will share her strategy.
Diamond Key Workshop – Dole 2021: Powering You
Don't miss this opportunity by College of Business Clubs and Diamond Key! Learn about marketing, operations, HR, finance, and sales functions at Dole and in the Ag industry. Meet Dole professionals – ask questions and build your network!
Diamond Key Workshop: Finding Your Dream Job (Part I)
Tonya Antle, Founder of Organic Produce Network (and a student favorite!) will show you how to identify your dream job and inspires you to go for it!
Diamond Key Workshop: Create Your Professional Resume
Maj-Britt Kimm, coordinator of the College of Business Internship & Career Gateway Programs., walks you through how to write a winning business resume.
Diamond Key Workshop: Make Linkedin Work for You
Get LinkedIn: Improve your LinkedIn Profile & LinkedIn IQ! Dr. Jill Hosmer shares pro tips to make your LinkedIn work for you.
Diamond Key Event: Nate Cameron – Manager, Producer, Musician
The Center fo Black Student Success welcomes Nate Cameron. Come hear Nate talk about career choices, finding your niche/voice, overcoming challenges, & finding success. Earn 1 Diamond Key.
Diamond Key Workshop: Create Your ePortfolio
Create an online presence for hiring managers -- right in this workshop! Earn 2 Diamond Keys.
Restorative Ranching
Hear from ranchers, entrepreneurs, and a scientist about what local responsible businesses are doing to protect the environment as they provide food and jobs.
Info Session on Target’s Internships & Full time roles
This is the fourth in a 4-event series designed to prepare students to apply for the Executive Management Internship with Target. All students welcome and stand to benefit from the presentation. Diamond Key credit will be given.
Diamond Key Workshop: Giving & Receiving Feedback
This is the third in a 4-event series designed to prepare students to apply for the Executive Management Internship with Target. All students welcome and stand to benefit from the presentation. Diamond Key credit will be given.
Diamond Key Workshop: How to Succeed in Internships
A successful internship can help refine your goals and give you a leg up on launching a great career. Hear from Human Resource pros from Hayashi Wayland, Capital Insurance, and Fenton & Keller. Sponsored by Human Resources Club and Diamond Key.
Diamond Key Workshop: Building your Personal Brand
This is the second in a 4-event series from Oct 8-29 designed to prepare students to apply for the Executive Management Internship with Target. All students welcome and stand to benefit from the presentation. Diamond Key credit will be given.
Diamond Key Workshop: Careers in Financial Services
Interested in working for a financial institution? Wondering about it? Never thought about it? THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! Learn about careers in Financial Services from professionals and educators in a variety of industry segments. (Earn 3 keys.)
Diamond Key Workshop: Setting yourself up for success
This is the first in a 4-event series designed to prepare students to apply for the Executive Management Internship with Target. All students welcome and stand to benefit from the presentation. Diamond Key credit will be given.
Applying for a job during Covid-19
Learn from Target HR experts about applying and interviewing for jobs in light of the impact of Covid-19 on the job market. This event is offered by the Colege of Business Career Gateway and Diamond Key Professional Development Programs.
2019-20 Academic Year
LinkedIn Workshop #2: Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
Join Us for the LinkedIn Workshop #2: taking your LinkedIn profile to the next level. Learn how to be found by recruiters, research companies, find mentors, get informational interviews, and keep up with the current business trends.
LinkedIn Workshop #1: Make LinkedIn Work for You
Join us for this essential LinkedIn workshop!! Get tips from a pro to make your LinkedIn work for you. Learn how to improve your profile so you get noticed, build your network, use LinkedIn groups, and more!
Diamond Key Workshop: Build A Winning Resumé
Attend a Zoom workshop to learn critical strategies for formatting, writing, and tailoring a winning resumé. Bring your most recent resumé and job description of a position you'd like to apply for. Attendance is limited to 30 for each event.
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Diamond Key Workshop: Opportunities In A Crisis
Kevin Murphy, Business Advisory Council Member and former CEO of Driscoll's discusses the concept that “out of adversity comes opportunity,” and how to use this time to your advantage.
Diamond Key Workshop: Meet the World with Confidence, Courage, and Conviction
Presented by Janel Willette, Entrepreneur, World Class Medal Winner and Ironman Athlete, Coach & Strategist. Earn 2 Keys toward your Diamond Key Award! Come and enjoy a bagel and cream cheese and hear Janel's inspiring story!
February 25, 2020
2:00pm — 3:30pm
Business and Information Technology Building506
Room 104 - AuditoriumFREE
Diamond Key Workshop: LinkedIn Part 2 - Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
Join us for this essential LinkedIn workshop (Part 2)! Get tips from a pro to make your LinkedIn work for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone to create or improve your LinkedIn profile right in the workshop! Presented by Dr. Jill Hosmer Jolley.
March 2, 2020
6:00pm — 7:30pm
Business and Information Technology Building506
Room 104 - AuditoriumFREE
Diamond Key Workshop: LinkedIn Part 1 - Make LinkedIn Work for You
Is your LinkedIn profile helping you get a job? Get tips from a pro to make your LinkedIn work for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone to create or improve your LinkedIn profile right in the workshop! Presented by Dr. Jill Hosmer. Earn 2 Keys!
February 19, 2020
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Business and Information Technology Building506
Room 104 - AuditoriumFree and there will be PIZZA! All majors welcome!
Diamond Key Workshop: De-Stress Event
Join us for the final Diamond Key workshop of the term and learn/reinforce ways to DE-STRESS. Come prepared to RELAX and RECHARGE prior to finals and the holidays! Pizza lunch included - please RSVP so we don't run out!
Diamond Key Workshop: Create Your Elevator Pitch
Do networking events terrify you? Are you awkward with introductions? Dr. Brad Barbeau, Business Professor and entrepreneur, will present on how to feel confident, comfortable, and memorable at your next opportunity to impress.
November 19, 2019
12:00pm — 1:45pm
FREE
Diamond Key Workshop: Making TEAMS Work
Diamond Key Director, Susan Szasz, reveals tips, tricks, and techniques to get your team working better together.
November 13, 2019
12:00pm — 1:45pm
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library508
Room 1180Library #1180 (small auditorium)
FREE
Diamond Key Workshop: Creating the 21st Century Business Powerhouse
College of Business Executive-in-Residence, Kelly O'Brien (CEO, Tendaji, LLC), is a Diamond Key favorite. Don't miss this workshop on companies that will lead in the future, how you can identify them, and how to land a job with one!
Diamond Key Workshop: Careers in Financial Services
Learn about Careers in Financial Services from professionals and educators in a variety of industry segments: brokers/dealers; wealth management; mutual funds; regulatory; academic. Moderator: Dr. Gary Schneider, COB Professor of Accounting.
Diamond Key Workshop: Make LinkedIn Work for You
Is your LinkedIn profile helping you get a job? Get tips from a pro to make your LinkedIn work for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone to create or improve your LinkedIn profile right in the workshop! Presented by Dr. Jill Hosmer
2018-19 Academic Year
College of Business Spring Student-Faculty Mixer
College of Business Spring Mixer: Meet your faculty, AS, and club reps. Join us for fun activities and free pizza!
April 29, 2019
12:00pm — 1:45pm
Business and Information Technology Building506
Room AtriumAtrium
Free
Diamond Key Workshop: Continuous Improvement by Kelly O'Brien
Join us for Tendaji CEO Kelly O'Brien's workshop and learn what continuous improvement is, how companies use it, and how it can help your career. Join in person or on Zoom (link will be sent when you RSVP).
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Diamond Key Workshop: All About Business Concentrations Panel Discussion
Hear from the faculty leads for all concentrations, including Sustainable Hospitality.
Diamond Key Workshop: Get Your Professional Headshot & Pizza! Presented by the Human Resources Club
Monday, April 8th - Human Resources Club event: Learn what makes for a great headshot (10-minute presentation from a pro). Visit our make-up, hair, and clothing stations to prepare for and then get your professional headshot!
Diamond Key Workshop: Polish your profile
Is your LinkedIn profile helping you get a job? Get tips from a pro to make your LinkedIn WORK for YOU! Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone. Workshop presented by Dr. Jill Hosmer. Option to attend remotely via Zoom - RSVP to receive link.
Diamond Key Workshop: Careers in Financial Services
Learn about Careers in Financial Services from a panel of professionals and educators. Professionals from a variety of industry segments will introduce students to the many career paths and opportunities in finance.
Diamond Key Workshop: Why Female Leadership is Key to High Performance
October 30, 2018
4:00pm — 6:00pm
Free
October 8, 2018: 4-6pm
Speed Feedback - Practice your interviewing skills and get feedback from HR and business professionals. Don't miss this invaluable workshop!
September 24, 2018: 12-1:50pm
Pizza with Professors - The Business Club and Diamond Key Program provide an opportunity to prepare for the spring registration, where you can chat with professors and other students to help decide which courses are right for you next term.
2017-2018 Academic Year
May 1, 2018: 4-6pm
Doers - The Vital Few Who Get Things Done - Tom E. Jones, author and COB faculty member, presents on what "doers" DO that makes them so valuable and how you can become a "doer".
April 23, 2018: 12-2pm
Millennials Entering the Workplace - Bettye Saxon, VP AT&T External Affairs on job search strategies.
April 16, 2018: 12-2pm
Presentation by Andy Berndt, VP at Google, on how to use creativity as a competitive edge.
March 29, 2018: 6pm-8pm
Do Your Own Taxes: Income Tax Preparation for Students - David Lopez, COO of Latino Tax Professionals, gives students a tutorial on filing their own income tax return.
March 26, 2018: 6pm-8pm
Speed Feedback - Lesley Everett's 3rd and final workshop on personal branding. Students received feedback from HR professionals on interviewing, resume, and LinkedIn in 5-minute sessions.
February 19, 2018: 6pm-8pm
Managing Your Personal Brand Online - Part 2 of the Personal Branding Workshop series with branding expert and author, Lesley Everett
November 13, 2017: 4pm-5:45pm
How using Robert's Rules creates a fair and constructive meeting. What the rules are and how they are used in meetings. How to use the process to improve your team meetings and what to expect in high-level committee or board meeting.
October 24, 2017: 6pm-8pm
Diamond Key Program - Building Your Professional Brand - Part 1 of the Personal Branding Workshop series, presented by Lesley Everett
October 12, 2017: 6pm-8pm
What is stock? What is the Dow or is it the Tao? Intelligent investing: risk vs returns. Mutual funds, ETF's, or individual stocks- which is better? How to maximize savings and investments.
October 2, 2017: 12pm-2pm
How to network, Power of linkedIn, Informational Interviewing, CSUMB resources, Presented by Mr. Alfred Budris & Ms. Susan Szasz
September 25, 2017: 12pm-2pm
Get Tech Ready! The Tech Skills You NEED as a Non-tech Professional, Presented by Dr. Shwadhin Sharma
2016-2017 Academic Year
February 7, 2017: 12 pm — 2 pm
Podcasting for the Rest of Us: How to get started recording, producing, and distributing your message or your music Presented by: Ms. Kelly O'Brien
February 27, 2017: 12pm - 2 pm
Igniting Your True Purpose and Passion: A Businesslike Guide to Fulfill Your Professional Goals and Personal Dreams. Presented by Mr. Robert Michael Fried
March 13, 2017: 12pm-2pm
Why Isn't "Rainmaker" on the Syllabus?: The Important Role of Sales in Organizations, Presented by Mr. David Bethea
April 4, 2017: 6pm-8pm
Millennials Entering the Workplace: Uncovering Your Unique Self, Presented by Ms. Bettye Saxon
April 10, 2017: 12pm-2pm
Networking: Practice Over Hors D'oeuvres with COB Faculty., Presented by Mr. Al Budris
April 24, 2017: 12pm-2pm
Write Like A Corporate Professional: Improve your Professional Writing Skills, Presented by Ms. Susan Szasz
2015 - 2016 Academic Year
May 5 2016, 6-8 PM
GET READY TO GET RICH! Financial Strategies for College Students and graduates Presented by Wells Fargo
Apr. 25 2016, 12-2 PM
Executing Powerful and Effective Presentations, Presenter: Al Martin
Apr. 12 2016, 6-8pm
Outclass the Competition: Confidence and Poise to Navigate Professional Situations Presenter: Cass Antle
Apr. 11 2016, 12-2 PM
Meet Your Professors - for Business Majors & Minors. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your professors and ask questions about classes, majors, etc. There will be free pizza, fun activities and a chance to win a Starbucks gift card. Hosted by the CSUMB Business Club. 1 Key
Apr. 7 2016, 6-8 pm
Raising your EQ: Harness The Power of Emotional Intelligence! Presenter: John Avella
Mar. 10 2016, 6-8 pm
Write Like a Corporate Pro! Presenter: Susan Szasz
Mar. 3 2016, 6-8pm
Get An Internship Today! Presenter: Suzanne Kroeze
Feb. 15 2016, 12-2pm
Finding Your Dream Job (Through Social Media & Beyond) Presenter: Tonya Antle
2014 - 2015 Academic year
February 25, 6-9pm
High Impact Selling: Developing Outstanding Sales Skills, Presenter: Lou Panetta 3 Keys
March 25, 6-7:30pm
Become A Millionaire: Financial Literacy And Success In Life, Presenter: Wells Fargo Associates 2 Keys
April 6, 6-9pm
Developing Global Win-Win Negotiating Skills, Presenter: Dr. Shyam Kamath 3 Keys
April 16, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Real-World Business Etiquette: Modern Manners For Today's Business and Beyond, Presenter: Carrie Glenn 2 Keys