Another last minute street team appearance

Friday after I left work at 7pm (which is early compared to most days), I took the train to go home and get ready to go out with my friends that night. When I finally got home, I was called by my department and asked if I could work the next day (an event in Queens). I told them yes hesitantly, because I didn't want to pass up on any opportunities. I was than informed that the event was going to be in Bayside Queens and I would have to meet my other street team member at the station four hours prior to the event. I was hesitant in doing this event because I was going out the night before and knew I wouldn't be back until it was time to go into work.

The next day, I was shocked that i arrived to work on time because I only had an hour worth of sleep. Also, even though I made it to work on time (at 9am), my partner for this event, Lorenzo, came in two hours late (11am). This frustrated me because he was a Hot 97 employee and I was volunteering but still knew to abide by the rules of the station. When he arrived, he said to me: "You lucky your on time". I would have told on you." When he said this, I realized this was going to be a long day. I didn't care for him at the job because he was the type of guy who was always talking negative about someone.

When we finally packed up our bags for our event, he was in there complaining the entire time. Complaining that he has to work on a Saturday and that this event will be boring. He was also saying to me vicariously, that I don't know how people will do these events and not get paid for their services. He began to realize that I was ignoring him and he just kept quiet for the remainder of the trip. Also, for this particular event, we were assigned to taking the Angie Martinez Hummer H3.

We arrived at the Verizon store in Bayside Queens two hours before our event started. In this event, were were told to tell the costumers: "Come to Verizon Wireless today and see the new, exclusive, app-friendly LG enV line-up. Like the new enV Touch with huge external touch- screen. Only $99.99 after $70 mail-in rebater debit card. Or the new enV 3, slimmer than ever. Both make perfect gifts for any Grad on your list. And both give you access to hundres of apps. Like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Guitar Hero and more. Plus other Verizon WIreless exclusive applications like VCAST music with Rhapsody for tunes on the go and VZ Navigator for GPS accurate, turn-by-turn directions that can take you practically anywhere. The new LG enV family. Slimmer, sleeker and better than ever. Get your hands on one today. Switch to America's Largest 3G network! New two-year activation, early termination and other fees apply. Additional charges apply for applications. COverage details at verizonwireless.com" After our on site contact Zhanna Kalen told us this, I was confused with why she wanted us to say this. This is because this is not our job description. We are supposed to just play music and tell the customers to come into the store and check out the sales. Not give a full desciption of their phones and other merchandise. That is what there sales representatives are there for. If we were bringing people into the store we should be getting their commission rather than their employees. However, reluctantly, we just did what she told us to do because we needed a good grade on our street team report card.

While doing this event, we gave away promotional Cd's, T-Shirts, DVDs and other promotional prizes (while also advertising the Verizon merchandise). This was one of the worst event that I have done. Even though the event was only two hours, were were there for three since we arrived early. Also, They made us go out on the street and give out flyer's to their store as well as play music and set up their store with both there brand flyer's and ours. Throughout the event, Lorenzo did not let me do anything. Every time I was took initiative to do something he will tell me just walk around and take pictures. I ignored him because I knew what my task was for me to do. I was supposed to be doing the same amount of work as him. Also, I was there to assist, not to just take pictures and do nothing else.

When the event was finished, we packed up and gave them our report card. As a result to us doing everything they wanted and more, we received a perfect score on our report card. Finally, we packed all of our equipment back into the Angie Martinez Hummer H3. While driving off, I realized that if we were working at this store, we would have received commissions for most of the sales.

Finally, we headed back to the station and brought all of our equipment back into the studio. Usually, we make a PowerPoint of the event, however, Lorenzo wanted me to wait two hours until he came back to the station. Nevertheless, I just left because I knew it would be longer and it wasn't my fault that he was doing another task. I told myself that I would do it Monday morning. Overall, this event was the worst event that I have done so far. However, it was a learning experience. I learned that first, you can choose the events. Two, you can not choose who you will work with and three, you are not going to like everyone you will work with but you have to make it work.