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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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| 9th Annual Conference |
| When: |
September 28, 2012 |
| Where: |
Charles L. Sewall Center
Moon Campus
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 |
| Registration: |
Registration Closed.
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| Fee: |
Early Bird Registration: $65
(Before Sep. 14) |
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Late Registration: $75
(On or After Sept. 15)
No refunds after September 24, 2012 |
| 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, Lock Haven University, (2008 Conference Alum) (Detroit Pistons & Shock Intern)
Luke Mohammed, Robert Morris University, (2008 & 2009 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
Bernie Mullen
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| 2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Breakout Panel, Session II |
| 3:10 - 4:15 PM |
Roundtable Career Development, Session II |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM |
Networking Reception & Raffles |
Speakers
Tom Berl
Territory Manager
Wilson Sporting Goods |
Alyssa Blumling
Marketing Coordinator
CONSOL Energy Center |
Kevin Colbert
General Manager, Pittsburgh Steelers |
Murray Cohn
NBA Vice President, Team Ticket Sales |
Jacqui Grey
Marketing Promotions
MLB Network |
Vic Gregovits
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales
Cleveland Indians |
Rob Mattina
Director of Marketing, Detroit Red Wings |
Shawn McClintock
Senior VP and GM, Root Sports |
Bernie Mullin
CEO
Aspire Group |
Joe Onderko
Executive Director
at Presidents' Athletic Conference |
Lisa Quinn
Director, Events & Attractions Group
NBA |
Jaima Schiffer
CRM Manager
Legends Marketing |
Tom Smith
Vice President of Sales
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort |
Bill Snyder
Senior e-commerce analyst at
Golf Galaxy/Dick's Sporting Goods |
Bill Sutton
Director, Sport Management
University of South Florida |
Steve Swetoha
President & Chief Revenue Officer
Tulsa Shock |
Katy Yurk
Associate Director of Membership Services
at the NCAA |
Russ Yurk
Director of Events
for USA Football |