Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Degree: B.S. in Sport Studies (Business), 2014

What are the responsibilities of your current position?

I currently handle the game contracts for all 17 of our Division-I varsity teams. I am the human resources liaison for athletics and organize all new hires and resignations on staff. I work closely with our development team by processing all donations given to SU. I monitor and send out monthly invoices to all of our corporate sponsors as well as handle our Verizon cell phone plan for the department.

How did your education at MSU help prepare you for working in the field?

My education at MSU taught me how to prioritize and manage my time efficiently. Being in a smaller athletics department now, I get the opportunity to hold many responsibilities. Because of the courses and professors at State, I was confident that I would have the education and experience to handle this position.

What advice would you give to current students looking for internships or jobs in your field?

Put your name out there as much as you can, and don't be afraid to ask for help. The connections I made during my first internship led me to Samford and into my current position.