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Employer Name |
San Antonio Sports Foundation |
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Employer Website |
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Job Title |
Associate Executive Director/External Affairs |
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Additional education |
Trinity University, 1984, BA in Broadcast Journalism |
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Briefly describe what you do
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I oversee the marketing, public relations, advertising functions of our nonprofit organization. I also have responsibility for managing our board of directors and am a member of the organization's development (fundraising) team. |
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What other jobs have you had? Please include job title and name of organization |
Television news reporter, KENS-TV San Antonio; Independent news and entertainment reporter/producer, Los Angeles, CA; Owner of Production Crew, a video and film production company |
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What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?
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Key professional skills include strong writing and public speaking abilities; strong grasp of current industry trends and issues. Personal skills should include an outgoing personality with a sincere commitment to community; an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to embrace a sometimes erratic schedule. |
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What do you enjoy most about your current position? |
I enjoy the variety of work this position offers, the platform to have a voice in the community and the opportunity to improve the lives of the citizens and youth we serve. |
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Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career |
I think the wisest decision I made as a student was to seek out meaningful internships. Through my internships, I discovered a professional passion that stays with me to this day. |
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What advice for someone entering this field? |
Work hard to develop the contacts that can serve you throughout your career. At the same time, it is critical to develop your writing and other professional skills that will help you excel in the work to which those contacts may lead. |
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Questions? |
E-mail your
questions to
askalumni@trinity.edu |