![]() ![]() But as great eateries tend to do, Asia Garden outgrew there former site and it is now located right across the shopping center in a larger space that provides many more opportunities for growth while still keeping their intimate family owned atmosphere present. I remember enjoying many great meals there with friends in college and in the past few years with my husband, as well. If you’re local to the area, you may know that Asia Garden has a long standing history here, having been opened by the Yeh family in 1985 and for many years, located in a small, tucked away spot in the Hamilton Hills Shopping Center (read more about their history here). All in all, the experience was fantastic as always, so I wanted to share a bit of it here with you! A word of caution…don’t try to lick your computer screen when you see these yummy photos! I recently visited for lunch and was lucky enough to try so many yummy menu items and even get to go “behind the scenes” to see sushi chefs Danny & Martin work their magic. As someone who loves both Chinese and Japanese food, Asia Garden is one of my favorite spots to grab lunch or have a great dinner. From sushi to egg rolls and everything in between, you’d be hard pressed to not find something for everyone here. That is one of the main reasons I absolutely love one of our local Jackson, Tennessee gems–Asia Garden Chinese + Japanese Restaurant. I even love restaurants who are a fusion of various cuisines where you can get a variety. ![]() If you’re like me, you have an affinity for all kinds of cuisine…from the most American you can get to the most exotic. Eller has provided many opportunities to connect with employers and teach transferable skills to apply in your future career.Local Spotlight: Asia Garden Chinese + Japanese Restaurant I am directly applying real-world experiences from my classes, especially in the areas of business communications and marketing. How has Eller prepared you for this experience? Network as often as you can because you never know where you may find opportunities to grow in your professional career. Never undersell your experiences and do not be afraid to speak up if you have an idea or suggestion to add to the conversation. What advice do you have for other students looking for similar experiences? I am learning all of the components of a business, how to balance multiple client projects, and to be flexible when client priorities change. Working asynchronously in a different time zone has been a challenge, but it has helped me grow to gain more confidence in my abilities to complete my work with limited guidance at times. I have more responsibility for my projects and have the freedom to creatively problem solve. In a smaller company, I get to have hands-on experience in multiple aspects of the business. What is your favorite part of the experience? I research and analyze the current workforce and policy conditions in our client's industries. WorkMorphis is a workforce consultancy that connects business and education to prepare people for successful careers. ![]() In August, I started working at WorkMoprhis and I have enjoyed it ever since. After our initial conversation over the summer, I became interested in the line of work WorkMorphis specializes in and sent in my resume and work from my portfolio. I originally met my boss, Emily Fabiano, through the Eller Externship program and reached out via LinkedIn to learn more about WorkMorphis. What was the process for getting this internship/job? Asia Rose DuVernay '22 (BSBA Marketing) is a Consulting Analyst Intern at WorkMorphis. ![]()
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