LifePage Career Plan

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018

I explored:

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Modeling Art 99

Kathak Dancing 94

Zumba Fitness Training 93

Paragliding 90

Event Decora�onLifePage: Since Prabhleen is so keen on EventDecora�on, this Career Talk is the naturalstar�ng point.

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Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018 [ Page 2 ]

I also explored:

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Studio Art Direc�onLifePage: Prabhleen should also explore a fewArt Management Talks to see if she wouldwant to have a career with progressionpossibili�es.

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Graphic DesigningLifePage: Graphic Designing is another goodpossibility which could be a good careerwithout the seasonality of Event Decora�on.

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Mul�media ArtLifePage: Event Decora�on may haveseasonal challenges so Prableen shouldexplore a few conven�onal Art relatedcareers.

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Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018 [ Page 3 ]

Eligibility for Event Decora�on is:

Event Decora�on is an entrepreneurial venture and as such there is nominimum qualifica�on. However if you work for a company somecer�fica�on in Event Management will help.

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018 [ Page 4 ]

Success in Event Decora�on depends on:

What Is Event Decora�on 5 %

Educa�on Colors 2 % Flowers 3 % Follow Other Decorators 3 % Psychology 3 % Trends & Fashion 2 % Visual Merchandising 2 % CAD So�ware 1 % Marke�ng 2 %

Skills Theme Based Presenta�on 3 % Time Management 1 % Pa�ence 3 % Aesthe�cs 5 % Leadership and Teamwork 3 % Crea�vity 3 % Analy�cal Skills 3 % Interpersonal Skills 3 % Crisis Management 5 % Improvisa�on 6 %

Posi�ves Recogni�on 2 % Con�nuous Learning 2 % Crea�ng Memories 3 % Crea�ve Sa�sfac�on 3 % Dynamic Work Environment 2 %

Challenges Misconcep�ons 4 % External Dependencies 4 % Demanding Clients 4 % Delay Of Payments 4 % Time and Work Pressure 3 % Compe��on 2 % Miscommunica�on 4 %

A Day Of Event Decora�on 5 %

100 % Total

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018 [ Page 5 ]

To excel in Event Decora�on I will do these Courses:

[1] Bachelors in Applied arts

Applied Arts is the applica�on of design and decora�on toeveryday objects to make them visually appealing. Thiscourse will help me to understand the science of decora�on.Moreover with the use of graphics, I can further enhance mycrea�vity.

[This covers] ⇒ Colors ⇒ Visual Merchandising ⇒ CAD So�ware ⇒ Aesthe�cs ⇒ Crea�vity

[2] Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management

A�er studying Bachelors in Applied Arts, I will pursue aDiploma in Event Management. One possible op�on for thisis: Na�onal Academy of Event Management andDevelopment. This diploma will help me understand Eventsin general and allow me to combine my crea�ve skills withthe discipline required for events.

[This covers] ⇒ External Dependencies ⇒ Miscommunica�on ⇒ Trends & Fashion ⇒ Marke�ng ⇒ Crisis Management ⇒ Analy�cal Skills ⇒ Eligibility

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018 [ Page 6 ]

To excel in Event Decora�on I will do these Cer�fica�ons:

[3] CAD Cer�fica�on

CAD is not taught enough in Degree and Diploma courses. Asa result much of event decora�on today is based on intui�onof the designer. I will earn a formal cer�fica�on in CAD toenable myself to use Graphic designing effec�vely. This canbe a USP for myself.

[This covers] ⇒ CAD So�ware

[4] Floral Design

Many ins�tutes and individuals offer cer�ficates in FloralDesign. For Example: Ins�tute of Floral Design. Since Flowersand their use are fundamental to Event Decora�on, it will bereally useful if I can find an opportunity to learn the same ina systema�c manner.

[This covers] ⇒ Flowers ⇒ Aesthe�cs ⇒ Crea�vity

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

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To excel in Event Decora�on I will do these Trainings:

[5] Internships with a well known Event / Wedding Planners

I will try to do as many internships as possible during myBachelors and also before I start my Diploma. I will try tospread my internships across event types and loca�ons.These will help me develop a first hand understanding of thevaried requirements of Event Management and Decora�on.

[This covers] ⇒ Interpersonal Skills ⇒ Time Management ⇒ Demanding Clients ⇒ Miscommunica�on ⇒ Follow Other Decorators ⇒ Psychology ⇒ Improvisa�on ⇒ Theme Based Presenta�on ⇒ Leadership and Teamwork

[6] Par�cipate in College Events

College events are a wonderful opportunity to showcasetalent and also to learn how to produce the best output withminimum budget.

[This covers] ⇒ Visual Merchandising ⇒ Marke�ng ⇒ Improvisa�on ⇒ Leadership and Teamwork

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

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To excel in Event Decora�on I will do these Others:

[7] Yoga and Zumba Training

Physical and mental well being is very important to besuccessful in life. I like Yoga and Zumba. If I get theopportunity I will try to earn cer�fica�ons in both, this canalso be a poten�al backup career when the Events goseasonal.

[This covers] ⇒ Pa�ence ⇒ Demanding Clients ⇒ Time and Work Pressure

[8] Managing Finances

Star�ng an Event Decora�on venture will mean significantinvestment. Not only ini�ally but also for work in capital as itis common that clients pay a�er the event and / or there aredelays in payments. I will start only when I have enoughfinancial cushion for an en�re season.

[This covers] ⇒ Delay Of Payments ⇒ Miscommunica�on

[9] Self Study

It is crucial to stay abreast with what is going on in the worldof events. Reading books, magazines and focused researchon the internet will help me stay on top. I will ensure thateveryday I invest at least 20 minutes on print material andanother 20 on online research.

[This covers] ⇒ Misconcep�ons ⇒ Compe��on ⇒ Flowers ⇒ Follow Other Decorators ⇒ Trends & Fashion

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

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Your LifePage Experience

Environment Assessment: Prabhleen's mother is quite open with all Career op�ons andwants her to pursue her dreams. Prabhleen's father is alsoquite suppor�ve however he wants to ensure that Prabhleencompletes her formal educa�on.

Student Observa�on: Prabhleen has always liked flowers and decora�on and wantsto pursue a career in the same direc�on.

4 Number of sensible lines you spoke ini�ally

22 Number of sensible lines you wrote in your plan

Kapil Rawat[LifePage Advisor]

Prabhleen is a very sincere and diligent girl. She is quite recep�ve, however she alsolikes to ques�on things before accep�ng, this is a great capability. During her LifePage experience Prabhleen developed an improved understanding ofthe nuances of Event Decora�on. She has a very good idea of exactly what she needsto do and I wish her all the luck.

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

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Kapil Rawat[Founder - LifePage]

Dear Prabhleen Kaur, Congratula�ons on finalizing your LifePage Career Plan. I sincerely hope that thisPlan will help you to achieve your goals and to realize your true poten�al. While helping you write your Career Plan we have tried to guide you on how to forman independent view about your chosen career in the form of an Assessment Matrixand also on how to translate this independent view into ac�on items. As youprogress in your Career journey, you will learn more, introspect more andconsequently feel the need to change your Assessment Matrix and ac�on items. You can con�nue to use www.ams.lifepage.in to make changes to your LifePageCareer plan and also to track your progress on your LifePage Career Plan. I wish you all the luck and eagerly look forward to the day when we will invite you todeliver your own LifePage Career Talk. Good Luck!

Prabhleen Kaur[Standard XII Student in CJM, Dehradun]

26 June 2018