Jackie Jansen Van Doorn
About Jackie Jansen Van Doorn
Jackie Jansen Van Doorn is a suite attendant at Calgary Stampede, where she has worked since 2009, and has a strong background in hospitality and education. She holds a Master's degree in Cultural Heritage Management and has experience in various roles, including chef and photography intern.
Work at Calgary Stampede
Jackie Jansen Van Doorn has worked as a suite attendant at Calgary Stampede since 2009, accumulating over 15 years of experience in this role. She is specifically involved with the infield suites, providing hospitality services during events. Her long tenure at the Calgary Stampede highlights her commitment to the organization and her expertise in the hospitality industry.
Education and Expertise
Jackie has a diverse educational background that includes a Master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Management (Archeology) from the University of York, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mount Royal University. Additionally, she studied Photojournalism at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2011. This varied education supports her roles in both hospitality and education.
Background in Hospitality and Education
Jackie has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, having worked as a chef at Calgary Zoo for 13 years from 2003 to 2016. She transitioned to The Military Museums in 2017, where she initially served as a Visitor Experience Host before moving into her current role in education in 2018. Her background in operations and history enhances her contributions to visitor engagement and educational programming.
Experience at The Military Museums
Since 2018, Jackie has been involved with The Military Museums in Calgary, Canada, focusing on education and visitor experience. Her roles have included serving as a Visitor Experience Host and currently as an Education professional. This involvement indicates her deep engagement with the institution and her commitment to enhancing the educational offerings for visitors.
Internship Experience in Photography
Jackie gained experience as a Photography Intern at Eindhovens Dagblad in the Netherlands in 2011, where she worked for 11 months. This internship provided her with practical skills in photography, complementing her studies in Photojournalism and contributing to her diverse professional background.