Prospective sport management professionals from The University of Alabama had an opportunity to interact with the nation’s sport managers during a graduate-level, interim travel course at the United States Olympic Committee headquarters. Thanks to these students – Aminda Jakob, Collett Cogliano and Valyncia Johnson — for documenting their learning adventures. | Day Two - Aminda Jakob Day two began as our first "real" day--full of educational sessions. We started off with breakfast in the dining hall, and let me tell you, I could get used to having an omelet made for me every morning. It almost makes me miss college dining halls. Our first educational session was called "USOC 101," and we learned about everything from the history of the modern Olympics to the LA 2028 Games to branding and marketing to funding. Our second educational session was about development and fundraising, which was of particular interest, because my group had been assigned to do a project related to the topic over the course of the week. After lunch, we traveled to the US Anti-Doping Association. We heard from their former and current CEOS, their Chief Science Officer, communications, athlete education staff, and human resources. It was really interesting to hear from every level of the organization, but it was especially cool because our professor, Dr. Wright, is on the board of USADA. He talks about it all the time, so it was great to get to go and see the offices and hear from them about what they are doing. After USADA, we went to the Garden of the Gods, a park known for red rock formations and a view of Pike's Peak. I'm from Florida, so I am not used to mountains! They were beautiful, and we took lots and lots of pictures. One of the highlights of Monday for me was the chance to meet up with a friend who lives in Colorado Springs and who used to work for the USOC. It was so cool to chat with her, and a great way to end the day. |
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The HES Sports Business Management Graduate Program delivered a top-notch learning experience to its students and others from our hospitality management program at the 2018 Sports and Entertainment Forum. This networking opportunity provided some powerful tools to soon-to-be job seekers.
Sponsored by CHES, along with MELT and Ticket Solutions, the event began with an insightful talk from MELT CEO Vince Thompson. MELT is a large Atlanta-based agency whose clients include Coca Cola, KIA, ESPN, Hershey, Walmart, Powerade and many others. Thompson’s keynote address “10 Great Things Successful Job Seekers Do” offered guidance to students about ways to successfully secure a job after graduation. Identifying your passion early and following it relentlessly was number one. Also high on his list was gaining real-world experience. Thompson pointed to the many opportunities college students have to work including internships, volunteer positions with campus organizations and for events like game days. He advised them to do their research during the interview process to get to know companies and their decision makers, to create their own personal brand and to be respectful but persistent. He closed with “no really just means not yet.” A panel discussion with Thompson, Jessie Gardner of UA Athletics and Corey Biggs of Ticket Solutions followed. Students later had an opportunity to network with representatives from MELT, Talladega Superspeedway, Topgolf and UA athletics, sports marketing and licensing. |
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