Kellie Wicktora
Class Year
- 2015
Degree
- Master's
Concentration
- Sport Administration
Current Position
- Sport Club Coordinator, Virginia Tech University
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Current Position: Sport Club Coordinator, Virginia Tech University
Degree: M.S. in Sport Administration, 2015
What are the responsibilities of your current position?
I oversee 31 competitive sport clubs at Virginia Tech, which includes travel, lodging, budgeting, administration, and risk management. I help maintain all financial accounts and control each club's fundraising and spending.
How did your education at MSU prepare you for working in the field?
My education at MSU helped me prepare for risk management decisions, ethical situations, and financial developments. MSU helped make me a better professional by showing me what the standards of the field are and what is appropriate.
What advice would you give to current students looking for internships or jobs in the field?
The best advice I could give is to put yourself out there. Try to find any opportunity to add experiences to your resume! Introduce yourself to new colleagues and ask questions.