Monday E-mail
ENGAGED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Happy Monday!!

Remember, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS is key to identifying and competing for opportunities in our industries . Be sure to check out www.ufengaged.org for resources about Being Relevant, Building Your Brand, and Building Relationships!

AND..don't forget to swing by the Study Abroad Fair this week!!

Have a great week, and G o Gators!!

Craig

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Craig Schmitt, Ph.D.
Director of Engaged Learning & Outreach
Florida Gym 242-C | (352) 294-1671 | craig33@ufl.edu
Industry Insights - THIS WEEK!
David Campbell, Miami Marlins
Tuesday, September 24
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

RSVP NOW!!
Seats are limited, RSVP to Craig ( craig33@ufl.edu ) to reserve your seat!  

David Campbell , Director of Insides Sales with the Miami Marlins AND UF alum, will be visiting with students.

He'll be sharing insights from his career and conducting a " mini-Sales Workshop ."
Industry Insights w/Steve Stowe (Miami Heat), Jake Hirshman (PGA TOUR), and Christina Ramos (Orange Bowl Committee)
Friday, September 27
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

RSVP NOW!!
Seats are limited, RSVP to Craig ( craig33@ufl.edu ) to reserve your seat!  

Be sure to mark your calendars for our annual " Industry Insights " session! This year's session will feature the following alumni and/or friends of the program, as they discuss insights/trends from their career and current role. 

VP, Miami Heat Charitable Fund
Miami Heat

Tournament Business & Sponsor Relations
PGA TOUR | Korn Ferry Tour

VP, Marketing
Orange Bowl Committee
Industry Professionals on Campus
David Lucier, Levin College of Law / O'Dome
Monday, September 23
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM, FLG 280

David Lucier , currently with UF's Levin College of Law (previously with the Stephen C. O'Connell Center) , will be visiting with Dr. Doug DeMichele's Sport Management & Supervision of Public Assembly Venues class, and sharing insights on his career in facilities and the recent O'Dome renovation.

Interested in hearing David's talk? Just head to FLG 280 this morning!
Newell Fox, "Selling Yourself"
Tuesday, September 24
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM, FLG 210

Newell Fox , Entrepreneur and UF HHP alum , will be speaking to students in our Field Experience class on " Selling Yourself. " (This is Part I of a two part series. Part II, "Closing the Sale" will be on February 12.)

Need a professional development pep talk? Feel free to join the class!
Carly Dukoff, Citi (Alternative Career Path)
@ Career Showcase
Tuesday, September 24

Carly Dukoff , SC Sourcing Analyst with Citi will be at Career Showcase, AND UF Sport Management alum!

If you are considering alternative career paths (outside of sport, tourism, hospitality, and/or event), I encourage you to stop by their booth and chat with her!

Here's her e-mail if you'd like to reach out to her: carly.dukoff@citi.com
Jeremy Foley, AD Emeritus
Wednesday, September 25
11:45 AM - 12:35 PM

Jeremy Foley , AD Emeritus with the University Athletic Association , will be visiting with Dr. Doug DeMichele's Sport Facility Design & Management class, and sharing insights on his experiences and perspectives on the role of facilities in college athletics.

Interested in hearing Jeremy's talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Denver Parlor, UAA
Thursday, September 26
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Denver Parler , Director of Communication (Men's Basketball) with the University Athletic Association , will be visiting with Eric Esterline's Sport Information Management class, and sharing insights from his career path and current role.

Interested in hearing Denver's talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Gator Sport Management Organization - Joe Raulerson, UAA
Thursday, September 26
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Florida Gym 235

Joe Raulerson , Guest Services Coordinator with the University Athletic Association , AND UF Sport Management alum will be speaking and sharing insights from his experiences, and opportunities for students to gain experience.

The mission of the Gator Sport Management Organization at UF is to connect our members with professionals in the sport industry and create career opportunities.

For more information, e-mail ufgsmo@gmail.com , or on Twitter, @ufgsmo.
Christina Ramos, Orange Bowl Committee
Friday, September 27
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM
11:45 AM - 12:35 PM

Christina Ramos , VP of Marketing with the Orange Bowl Committee , will be visiting with Dr. Doug DeMichele's Management & Supervision of Public Assembly Venues, AND his Sport Facility Design & Management class, and sharing insights from her career.

Interested in hearing either of Christina's talks? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Professional Development
Jacksonville Networking Trip
Sunday, October 27
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Jacksonville, FL

Join us on a professional networking trip to Jacksonville on Sunday, October 27.    Students will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals at the Jacksonville Jaguars , including alumni of our program, and attend an NFL game!  

The cost to attend will be approximately $40 (includes transportation and ticket to the game).

THIS TRIP IS FULL!

If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, e-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Part-Time & Internship Opportunities
Seasonal Camp Sales Position & Seasonal Camp Service Position
A note from Rae Thompson , Camp Service Specialist with IMG Academy :
 
We have 2 roles available at the moment. The first is a Seasonal Camp Sales position and the other is a Season Camp Service position. If you have any interested students, please share my contact information and I can provide more details.

Interested? E-mail Rae at
Spring/Summer Internships!
Here's an opportunity that came across our desks from Allyson Goldstein , Recruitment & Training Manager with Eventplicity :

We are currently seeking both full-time and part-time interns for the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters. Not sure if your experience qualifies? Apply anyway! We know that experience doesn’t always come from traditional sources, and we are always looking for new and unique perspectives on our team.

Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside our full-time employees within the Event Operations, Sales, Sales Operations, Web Implementation, Accounting and Onboarding departments. ...Our internship positions are ideal for students interested in event management, sales, business operations, marketing, web design/programming, or finance. 
 
  • Qualifications - Familiarity with Google Suite, Tech-savviness and adaptability
  • Preferred: coursework in management, marketing, sales, or business.
  • Web Preferred: Familiarity with web development building blocks (HTML, CSS, JS) and design software 

I nterested? Eventplicity is hosting its annual Spring Intern Program Meet and Greet event (October 7), ...learn more about upcoming opportunities for the next semester. Any questions can be sent to internships@eventplicity.com !

Apply through your Gator CareerLink login at www.career.ufl.edu or through Hire Warrington! 
On-Call Production Crew & Internships
A note from Maile Suganuma , Account Manager with Keith Watson AND UF Event Management alum:

Keith Watson Events is hiring! All positions below are seasonal, concentrated around the Fall and Spring academic semesters, though the hours usually complement a typical class schedule as the majority of events are evenings and weekends. Our Fall season runs mid-Aug through mid-Dec, & Spring from early Jan through early Jun. 

On-Call Production Crew - We are always looking for self-motivated individuals to work as event staff.  Event Crews work primarily on-site at events for setup and strike as dictated by volume of business. Hours...often late nights and weekends (all day, but mostly late nights). Each shift is paid at least 3-hrs min to make even short strikes worth your while.

Full-Time Internships (& Field Experience) - Keith Watson Events is proud to host UF's Event Management students for their Full-time Internship (Fall and Spring) and Field Experience. Our Internship's 13-week plan will give you the knowledge of the event industry through working in all of our departments and processes including Sales, Production, Creative, Operations, and Administration.

Interested? E-mail David Appel , GM, David@KeithWatsonEvents.com
Full-Time Opportunities
Recreation Program Specialist - Adventure Education Coordinator (Seattle, WA)
Here's a posting shared with us by Dr. Steve Holland , Professor Emeritus with HHP:

The Adventure Education Coordinator (AEC) primary responsibility is to ensure that all participants using the challenge course elements have a safe and rewarding learning experience. Qualities that are critical in the challenge course management include good judgment, flexibility, patience, and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. The AEC often works independently, and will supervise and work closely with the Experiential Education Coordinator on projects such as facilitator and youth training programs.

Events Manager
A note from Dirk Webb , President/CEO of the St. Could Chamber of Commecrce:

I have an opening here for an Events Manager. ...The list looks daunting and it is an intense job but I am working to have it more collaborative than it was in recent years. The job starts at $15 an hour and is designed to give a budding Events person a real taste of serving the community and a membership group.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.


Interested? E-mail Dirk at president@stcloudflchamber.com
Upcoming Conferences/Events