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Adina Erwin
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Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way! Head to the Atlantic Terminal at the crossroads of Flatbush Ave and Atlantic Ave as we visit the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We chat with Adina Erwin, Executive Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of the venue and learn all about this one-of-kind arena nestled in the middle of NYC. Home to the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Liberty (WNBA), and many other concerts, comedy shows, and family events – Adina tells us all about her role at the venue and its place in the neighborhood. We hear how Barclays Center’s plaza acts as a town center and plays a critical role as a convening space for the community. It’s iconic looped LED “Oculus” serves as an important touch point for the many people that commute and walk past it daily. Adina walks us through her career journey, from graduating at UNC Chapel Hill to her first industry job as an event receptionist at the Charlotte Coliseum, all the way to her time in Brooklyn by way of Atlanta and Boston. She talks about the importance of being willing to take risks and try new things and how she has learned so much from branching out to roles in different departments, having the attitude of a willingness to learn. Enjoy this fun, informative episode that includes everything from stories about Deadhead yeast balls to can’t-miss Atlanta restaurants to invaluable career advance that is sure to help you on your live event journey. And if you don’t know, now you know…
Adina Erwin: LinkedIn
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