Category: Careers

A Career in Global Sports Sponsorship: Lessons from the Olympics and Beyond

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Alumnus at Olympic Volleyball match

Working in sports has a global impact on communities, especially in Olympic years! Michelle Gong, Senior Manager of Global Partnerships for Visa spent time in Paris this summer where she managed the Visa Hospitality program at the 2024 Olympic Games. Michelle offers valuable insights into project management, strategic planning, career development and leveraging a diverse … Continue reading “A Career in Global Sports Sponsorship: Lessons from the Olympics and Beyond”

Navigating Olympic Dreams: An Alum’s Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Alumna at Paris 2024

For Alice Sergent ‘17 working at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was the culmination of a lifelong dream. As the Manager of Commercial Experiences & Program Management at OnLocation, Alice played an integral role in shaping guests’ experiences at one of the world’s most prestigious global sporting events. Her journey to Paris 2024 is a … Continue reading “Navigating Olympic Dreams: An Alum’s Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics”

Discovering Colombia through Golf: A Journey with LiveColombia

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In 2021, Jordan Sharon (‘06) and his family made the permanent move to Colombia. After spending many years in real estate development and property management, Jordan realized that a move to South America presented a ripe opportunity to return to a career in the sports industry and to live in his wife’s native country. As … Continue reading “Discovering Colombia through Golf: A Journey with LiveColombia”

Community College Athletic Administration Opportunities

Posted on by Professor Michael Goldman

If you love sports and want to work in the field of education, and make a positive impact on the lives of student-athletes, consider a career in community college athletic administration. This is a rewarding and challenging profession that involves overseeing the athletic programs and facilities of a community college, as well as supporting the … Continue reading “Community College Athletic Administration Opportunities”