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Issues, Topics, Opportunities & Career Development In Sport Management
Career development in any professional field is a crucial area for college and university students. The sport management industry is highly competitive and selective. Sport Management students’ common career barriers include not fully realizing the extent of career opportunities, resulting in a lack of focus on the development of specific skill sets, along with relevant entry-level experiences.
Your Registration Fee Includes:
- Conference Gift
- Continental Breakfast Buffet & Lunch Buffet
- Conference Raffle Ticket
- Conference Networking Reception (hors d' oeuvres and soft drinks)
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| 8th Annual Conference |
| When: |
October 7, 2011 |
| Where: |
Charles L. Sewall Center for Leadership
Moon Campus
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 |
| Registration: |
Register Online
Print/Mail Registration Form |
| Fee: |
Early Bird Registration: $60
(Before Sept. 30) |
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Late Registration: $70
(After Sept. 30)
No refunds after October 3, 2011 |
| Sponsored by: Sport Management Program |
"Before having a career-you need that first job!"
RMU Sport Management Faculty Credo | |
RMU SM Conference Successes & Related Placement
Alex Layman, Robert Morris University, (2009 Conference Alum ) Madison Square Garden
Jaimye Ashley, U of California PA, (2009 Conference Alum) Minnesota Lynx
Matt Hastings, Robert Morris University (2008 Conference Alum) Seattle Storm
Whitney Dixon, Loch Haven University (2008 Conference Alum) (Detroit Pistons & Shock Intern)
Luke Mohammed, Robert Morris University(2008 & 09 Conference Alum) Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Amanda Greenburg, University of Pittsburgh (2005 Conference Alum) Orlando Magic
Jaima Schiffer, Robert Morris University, (2004 Conference Alum,) New Orleans Hornets
Conference Itinerary
| 8:00 - 8:45 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:45 - 10:00 AM |
Welcome and Opening Remarks "The Murray Cohn Hour" |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Roundtable Career Development Panel I |
| 11:10- 12:15 PM |
Breakout Panel Session I |
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12:20 - 12:50 PM
12:50-1:50 PM |
Lunch Presentation
Keynote Speaker
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| 2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Breakout Panel Sessions II |
| 3:10 - 4:15 PM |
Roundtable Career Development Session II |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM |
Networking Reception & Raffles |
Speakers
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Murray Cohn
NBA Senior Director Team Ticket Sales
| Rob Mattina
Director of Marketing Detroit Red Wings |
Vic Gregovits
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales
Cleveland Indians
| Jaima Schiffer
Sales Consultant
Dallas Cowboys |
Alyssa Blumling
Marketing Coordinator
SMG World
| Bill Snider
Senior e-commerce analyst
Golf Galaxy/Dick's Sporting Goods |
Patrice Matamoros
Race Director
Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
| Jeff Garner
Vice President
Greensburg Sports Group |
Joe Onderko
Executive Director
Presidents‘ Athletic Conference
| Brad Downs
Account Executive
Baltimore Ravens |
Haley Volzer
Coordinator
Advertising Pittsburgh Pirates
| Nicole Klyslinger
Sales Associate
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Steve Swetoha
Executive Director
ACC Football Championship of Charlotte
| Katy Yurk
Associate Director of Membership Services
NCAA |
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Russ Yurk
Associate Director of Championships
NCAA
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Lisa Quinn
Director, Event & Attractions Group
NBA
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Sport Management Student Conference - Online Registration