Community Connections
Felicity Johnson
Who is Felicity?
I am Felicity Johnson, 29 years old, from Penticton, B.C. I majored in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources and a Minor in Psychology from the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. After being hired as the first employee nearly 5 years ago, and working my way up through the ranks, I am the General Manager of Area 27 Motorsports Park – a Grand Prix designed circuit with a country-club style business model located in Oliver, B.C.
The qustions:
1: Why are you passionate about your job? I am passionate about my career because of the people I work with and the people I get to meet. Each day is different which keeps the role interesting. Also, who doesn’t love being surrounded by beautiful cars daily?!
2: What obstacles have you faced to get where you are today? Being a young female in a male dominated industry I have had to overcome gender discrimination and have been questioned on my experience level. My typical client is a successful, wealthy, type-A male so by demonstrating my commitment to the position, absorbing information quickly and implementing it, and my willingness to persevere adversity, I have gotten to where I am today.
3: What advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing? Have a thick skin, you’ll need it in business. Listen! Act professionally as you never know who is watching or who you will meet. Never doubt yourself.
When I first started with Area 27, nearly 5 years ago, as the Events Manager, the President of the Corporation asked me if I ever envisioned myself running the company. I never thought I’d be able to do it. Now, I don’t know anyone better suited for the role than I am.
4: Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can they contact someone contact you? Yes, of course. Via email at felicity@area27.ca or by phone at (250) 490-5531
5: What is your favourite part about working at Area 27? This is similar to why I am passionate about my job, but it is the people: my colleagues and the members. As an employee I also receive complimentary access to the kart track which is extremely fun, so the perks of the job are certainly attractive, as well.
6: What does your job entail, what are the things you do every day? Lots of emails and phone calls. Sales, bookkeeping, scheduling, budgeting, billing, member relations, policy revision/creation, employee management, liaise with partner companies or potential future partners, organize club racing, send out newsletters to members and the public, etc
Thank you for submitting your Community Connection assignment for COL. We have reviewed your Edublogs post, and have the following observations regarding your work:
– Good job interviewing someone and seeking out information regarding their expertise
– Even more details could have been incorporated to strengthen this post
Thank you,
Mr. Robinson and Mr. Barazzuol
COL Teachers