Hometown: Little Rock, AR

Degree: M.S. in Sport Administration, 2005

What are the responsibilities of your current position?

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the ballpark (AutoZone Park)
• Gameday/Event staffing
• Maintenance, grounds crew, housekeeping, security
• Team travel/Baseball Operations

What is your favorite part of the position?

I consider myself to be very lucky. In 2009, Baseball America magazine voted AutoZone Park to be the best in Minor League baseball. It's a privilege to know it's my responsibility to make sure we keep that status for years to come. Also, at the end of the day I get to work in a beautiful ballpark…how many people get to say that in life?

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

Actually, it was an MSU Sport Administration trip that led to my internship with the Redbirds. We came to Memphis in September of 2005, which allowed me to meet the people who eventually would give me an opportunity to do an internship with them the following January. I have been with the Redbirds ever since, moving around from department to department gaining as much experience as I can.

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

Find some way to separate yourself from the rest of the group when applying for internships. For example, I volunteered to work in the sports marketing department while at State. There was no pay, but it gave me great experience and was something that I could put down on my resume to show I was serious about working in sports. I get resumes all the time that don't have any experience on them whatsoever, and they do not stand out to me like someone that went out and found a way to gain experience while in college.