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BALANCING ACT One of the most discussed topics across all verticals of business


of late is the elusive subject of work-life balance. Everyone wants to achieve their optimal balance of success and productivity at work      in particular, have brought this issue to the forefront, as a result of    venue management, I’d like to share some of my views on the topic and how it pertains to us within IAVM. I’ve been involved in stadium and arena operations since my


freshman year on the campus of Syracuse University. In the fall of 2010, I began working changeovers at the University’s iconic foot- ball/basketball/lacrosse venue, the Carrier Dome. From very early   As my career aspirations began to take shape in college, the atyp- ical conditions of working in sports and entertainment became clear  college, my sport management professors deserve credit for empha- sizing the time commitment necessary to embark on this career. They made it clear that if we were serious about this as our path, we needed to be prepared to work longer hours and make less money than many of our peers. We all make choices in life, and therefore we all must weigh the - tions, of which I was well aware. In the end, we must all decide if the reward is worth the commitment. Nobody is trapped or forced  -   fathom with age, we could all step away at any given moment, but  achieve in our ever-evolving occupations?  in an especially demanding position when it comes to work-life bal- ance. My department blows past the 40-hour work week on a rou-    an environment amongst my fellow managers in which we are equal- ly knowledgeable and capable of serving as MOD. We prioritize planning and proactively updating calendars to anticipate our most strenuous periods of work. Additionally, I nurture the development of our part-time supervisors to empower them to take responsibility and pride in the department. -


  all” model. Each one of us needs to discover how we achieve happi- 


will change over time. We cannot predict the twists and turns which lie ahead for us personally nor professionally. IAVM is made


up of individuals from all ages and backgrounds. All of our member- ship could speak to their ideas when it comes to achieving work- life balance. I’m sure there’d be unique perspec- tives from those of us with and without spouses and children.   from SU. Soon thereafter, it allowed me to step into roles at Spectra and, most recently, the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Although my current  my career, I don’t have a crystal ball telling me when and where the   future. While some may view it as a daunting or scary proposition, I    


environment. We are inundated with emails and time-sensitive proj- ects which coincide with our ever-present event schedule. On a weekly basis, it’s important for us to make time for activities outside of work     are golf and running. Both allow me to partake individually when in a time crunch, as well as socially when I’m able to align with friends’ schedules. Both are challenging yet calming in their peaceful, quiet        and stimulating environment of an arena. As my career progresses to new facilities, roles, and responsibilities, I


- es arise, I plan to lean on my loved ones and mentors for advice on how to navigate them. While the enormity of achieving health, happiness, and balance can feel like a lot for one person to manage, it’s important to remember we’re not alone! FM


Jack Wentzell is Conversion Operations Manager for the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.


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Finding the right blend between work and life can be achieved in various ways By Jack Wentzell


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