Hometown: Gulf Shores, Alabama

Degree: B.A. in Sport Communication, 2007

What are the responsibilities of your current position?

I manage the premium seating for the University of Georgia Athletic Department, which includes 78 football skyboxes and two club areas, men's & women's basketball courtside club, and the Gym Dawgs hospitality room. The responsibilities of this position include such duties as organizing the catering, security, cleaning, all communication with the premium seat holders, student ambassadors, and event operations/gameday management.

What is your favorite aspect of your current position?

Working in the college athletic setting, while not having to do the same things everyday.

Given your current career path, where do you see yourself in ten years?

Hopefully, I will still be with the Colonnade Group overseeing the management of several university premium seat management programs.

Have you observed any changing or developing trends currently occurring in your field? What do you see as the future of the field in which you work?

The biggest trend that I have seen in the college athletic industry is the increase of outsourcing both weekday and gameday responsibilities and duties. What used to be done all "in house" is now being contracted out to smaller organizations that are more efficient and often less costly.

How did your education at Mississippi State help prepare you for working in your field?

MSU gave me the opportunity not only to learn in the traditional classroom setting, but also in a practical, hands-on manner within the athletic department. I was encouraged to do multiple internships to help me find out which areas of the college athletic industry I am truly passionate about.

Would you make any recommendations to recent graduates currently looking for internships or other positions in the field?

Use your resources! Use your professors, professional contacts, classmates, etc. to help you get to where you want to be. These people want to see you succeed.