{"id":7026860,"date":"2026-08-04T13:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/a-passion-for-inclusive-events-meet-alikeen\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T13:21:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:21:49","slug":"a-passion-for-inclusive-events-meet-alikeen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7026860","title":{"rendered":"A Passion for Inclusive Events \u2013 Meet Alikeen"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Alikeen – backstage at Killer Fridays in Byron<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I produced events for a few years and absolutely loved it. <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

I also worked 9-5 for much of my life and wanted to follow my heart and make a career out of event management.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How a Diploma at CoEM Transformed Alikeen’s Career…and Confidence<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Alikeen’s nine to five job paid the bills but didn’t fill her creative cup. She started producing her own community events with a focus on music, performance, expression and community. These events gave her a taste of what a career in events might feel like. One day Alikeen decided to follow her heart and take the plunge to study a Diploma of Event Management. Her intent? To gain a formal knowledge base and a whole lot of confidence to take her love of events to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you’re currently doing.<\/span><\/h3>\n

I’m Alikeen, 32, based in Melbourne. I currently work casually in events for two companies, mainly focusing on weddings as an event manager, supporting couples on their big day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What compelled you to take the Diploma at College of Event Management?<\/span><\/h3>\n

After returning from living overseas, I started considering the idea of studying a Diploma of Event Management. Following extensive research and a phone call with the CoEM team, where they outlined the coursework, I decided to enrol.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The most valuable thing you learnt through the Diploma?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The most valuable lesson I learned was to believe in myself. The course provided me with a wealth of knowledge, which I now strive to implement in every event I manage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Who were you before doing the Diploma, and who are you now?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Before the Diploma, I wasn\u2019t as involved in events nearly as much I wanted to be. Now, having completed the Diploma, I am more confident and actively striving towards my goals in the event industry.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Having completed the Diploma I am more confident and actively striving towards my goals in the event industry.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Proudest achievement in events to date?<\/span><\/h3>\n

My proudest achievement was producing the only Queer event in the Byron Shire for two and a half years. I look forward to creating more inclusive events in the future, using the knowledge I gained from CoEM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Advice for anyone considering doing the Diploma?<\/span><\/h4>\n

I highly recommend College of Event Management. The learning facilitators are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. The coursework is a great mix of individual and group projects, covering all aspects of event management from brainstorming ideas to marketing and operations. I loved my time at CoEM and would do it again in a heartbeat!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Many thanks to Alikeen for helping us with this honest and inspiring blog post \"\ud83d\ude42\"<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates from College of Event Management are job-ready! If you’re wanting to find out more about a career in event management there’s plenty of information:<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n