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June 2024 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes

Posted on: June 7, 2024; Updated on: June 7, 2024
By Allen Wallace, awallace@sc.edu

In the News

Faculty and Staff Notes

Student Notes

  • Numerous HRSM students worked the Wells Fargo Open, PGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Open and Senior PGA Championship, opportunities made possible by the College of HRSM’s partnerships with industry leaders and commitment to experiential learning.
  • Mackenzie Catherine Albrecht (Hospitality Management) started an internship with the PGA of America at the organization’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
  • Samantha Bennett (Sport and Entertainment Management) interned for Welcome to Rockville at Daytona International Speedway and for Sonic Temple at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Mickey Britt (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer internship with the East Coast Hockey League.
  • Annabelle Carter (Retailing, Sport and Entertainment Management) started a summer internship as lead social media intern with 680 the Fan in Atlanta.
  • Catherine Coleman (Sport and Entertainment Management) began a summer internship with the Lexington County Blowfish.
  • Riley Duggan (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer position as a member of the Chicago Bears Training Camp Event Operations Team.
  • Olivia Eisenhauer (Master of Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a new position as primetime college football production assistant with NBC Sports.
  • Lauren Frasier-Jeffries (Sport and Entertainment Management) will serve as Director of Equity & Inclusion for the University of South Carolina Homecoming board.
  • Mekhi Gibson (Sport and Entertainment Management) was selected as a USGA Pathways Intern, one of only 24 chosen from a nationwide pool of applicants.
  • Reid Grizzle (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a summer events and development internship with Faith Family Medical Center in Nashville.
  • Hope Hackling (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations) started a summer internship with Tiche Clothing in Florence, Italy.
  • Jordan Hamilton (Retailing - Retail Management) accepted a supply chain management internship with PepsiCo.
  • Brelyn Head (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations) started a summer internship with Hampden Clothing in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Aidan Heller (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a summer position as a business operations assistant with Long Island University Athletics.
  • Van LaRue (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a summer internship at Shadowmoss Golf and Country Club.
  • Katie Lewis (Sport and Entertainment Management) received the "New Generation G" award for her continuing work with GiGi's Playhouse.
  • Corali Kimura (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations) started the Rack Room Shoes Summer Internship Program.
  • Chloe Loftis (Tourism Management) accepted a hospitality rotational internship at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte.
  • Sydney Lynch (Tourism Management) started a new position as sales associate at Palmetto Moon.
  • Hayley MacDonald (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer position as a community and fan engagement associate with the New England Revolution.
  • Jeremy Mann (Sport and Entertainment Management) completed the Foundation Ticket Sales Team and Cleveland Cavaliers Virtual Sales Academy.
  • Courtney Martin (Sport and Entertainment Management) is participating in the Inter Miami CF Sales Academy.
  • Zoe Mullins (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations) attended the Belk Sophomore Spree program at the company’s corporate headquarters in Charlotte.
  • Monet Prather (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as leasing and marketing assistant at Landmark Properties, Inc. with SAGA Columbia.
  • Charlie Queen (Sport and Entertainment Management) began a summer internship with  RSM (Retail Sports Marketing) in Charlotte.
  • Kaila Regan (Hospitality Management) started a summer internship at Merion Golf Club.
  • Emily Reichling (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer position with the Augusta GreenJackets as a retail cashier in the Hive Pro Shop.
  • Madi Schnepfe (Tourism Management) worked the Sorenson Impact Summit in Park City, Utah, as part of her internship with TaylorMade Experience.
  • Emily Silvaggio (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer internship with ASE Representation in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Kayla Simmons (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a summer internship with the United States Golf Association (USGA).
  • Grace Swoope (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted a new position on the promotion crew with the Norfolk Tides.
  • Christa Tomczyk (Sport and Entertainment Management) a summer event operations internship with U.S. Club Soccer.
  • Finn Twomey (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a summer internship with Peak Sports MGMT.
  • Nicole Wasserman (Hospitality Management) accepted a rotational management internship at Roaring Gap Club in North Carolina.

Alumni Notes

  • Victoria Adams (Master of Sport and Entertainment Management, '20) started a new position as director of recruiting strategy and engagement - Illini Football at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • Nicole Alt (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, '19) accepted a new position as a drop ship item set-up coordinator for home with Neiman-Marcus Group.
  • Sydney Bell (Hospitality Management, '17) was promoted to operations manager at Myrtle Beach Travel Park.
  • Tyler Boswell (Master of Sport and Entertainment Management, ‘16) was promoted to director of broadcast operations at USC.
  • Brittany Jones Brady (Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management, '10) was named to Business North Carolina's Power List.
  • Hannah Butler (Sport and Entertainment Management, '18) started a new position as director of operations at the Charlotte Sports Foundation.
  • Damiere Byrd (Sport and Entertainment Management, '15) signed a contract to play with the Washington Commanders.
  • William Catlett (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a position as a sales academy inside sales representative with FC Cincinnati.
  • Grace Clerk (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22), now a law student at UCLA, will be clerking for Judge Linda T. Walker, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
  • Emma Cohen-Dumani (Sport and Entertainment Management,'21) started a new position as senior account executive, group sales at D.C. United.
  • Cameron Cook (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) started a new position as ticket sales representative with the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Owen Craft (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position as operations and community engagement coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Jordan Crafton (Hospitality Management, '09) was a juror at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. His short film "Brooklyn Santa" won the Special Jury Award at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
  • Maggie Daiker (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) was promoted to event operations coordinator with the New York Mets.
  • Casey (Dornhecker) Dubina (Hospitality Management, '12) was promoted to director of advising and career services at Lake Michigan College.
  • Trevin Evoy (Sport and Entertainment Management, '21) accepted a new position as account manager, club member service with the Denver Broncos.
  • Haley Hogan Fausett (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, '21, Master of Sport and Entertainment Management, ‘23) accepted a new role as manager of business development at Gators Sports Properties.
  • Dominique Gray (Hospitality Management, '12) completed his MBA from USC’s Darla Moore School of Business.
  • Mamee Groves (Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management, '04) started a new position as senior director of food and beverage at Hilton.
  • Anton Hessler (Sport and Entertainment Management, '21) was promoted to venue general manager with Volo Sports at the new Club Volo in National Landing.
  • Neely Hicks (Retailing - Retail Management with a minor in Hospitality Management, '24) accepted a position as a social media associate at Urban Chic Media in Washington, D.C.
  • Nikki Crabtree Huber (Tourism Management, '14) graduated from the South Carolina Ports Ambassadors Program.
  • Hyunsu Kim (Ph.D. Hospitality Management, '22) joined the editorial board of the Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management.
  • Kathryn Kotecha (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, '22) started a new position as an assistant buyer for Palmetto Moon.
  • Madison Labedz (Retailing - Retail Management, '22) started a new position as assistant buyer in men’s collections at Belk.
  • Max Levine (Sport and Entertainment Management, ‘24) accepted a new position as ticket sales representative with the Cincinnati Open.
  • Sarah Locke (Hospitality Management, '23) started a new position as sales manager at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
  • Casey Magersupp (Sport and Entertainment Management, '20) completed her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
  • Molly Manley (Sport and Entertainment Management, minor in Music Industry Studies, '24) accepted a new position as a facilities associate with Warner Music Group in Nashville.
  • Tyler McBride (Sport and Entertainment Management, '12) completed his Master of Sports Administration degree at Ohio University.
  • Reilly McCallum (Retailing - Retail Management, '23) was promoted to account manager at Insight Global.
  • Brendan McCoy (Hospitality Management, '10) was promoted to SVP, chief operations officer at Newport Hospitality Group.
  • Colleen Mitchell (Sport and Entertainment Management, '18) completed her master's degree in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership from the University of Missouri.
  • Justin Panner (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position with the Philadelphia Eagles as a ticket operations associate.
  • Natalie Perkowski (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, '20) a new position as associate assortment planner- RTW modern career at Macy's.
  • George Perkins (Hospitality Management, '22) started a new position as business analyst at Amwins.
  • Sydney Perrin (Hospitality Management, Event Management minor, '24) accepted a marketing and events internship at Greenville Country Club.
  • Stephanie Pool (Hospitality Management, '20) started a new position as general manager of The Ordinary Pub in Savannah.
  • William Read (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) began pursuing his international master of business administration degree at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business.
  • Emili Revis (Retailing, '24) accepted a position as marketing director and patient care coordinator with Sculpted by WH Aesthetics.
  • Alden Risell (Retailing, '24) started a new position as assistant manager at Freebird Stores.
  • Jenna Roberts (Sport and Entertainment Management, '09) started a new position as box office coordinator at the Bojangles Entertainment Complex in Charlotte.
  • Jesse Sanders (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a new full-time role with ADP as an associate district manager.
  • Carson Schaefer (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a new position as account executive with the Washington Wizards and Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
  • Ellie Schlesinger (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a new position as inside sales representative with the Carolina Panthers.
  • Riley Cain Sisk (Sport and Entertainment Management, '14) completed her doctor of education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
  • Matthew Steil (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position as a senior congressional liaison officer at the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C.
  • Harrison Strickler (Hospitality Management, '21) started a new position as manager, committee meeting engagement with the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
  • Emma Sullivan (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) was promoted to golf group services manager at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
  • Carlee Talty (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a new position as a marketing executive with Premier Golf.
  • Davis Tapp (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) was promoted to account executive with the New York Liberty and BSE Global.
  • Audrey Taylor (Hospitality Management, '24) accepted a new position as sales and catering manager with Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista.
  • Tripp Thomas (Interdisciplinary Studies, '21) is relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to continue the role of crew manager at American Airlines.
  • Daniela Traub (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, '21) accepted a new position as product development associate manager with Reformation NYC.
  • Julia Vineis (Hospitality Management, '23) accepted a new position as an events management trainee with CulinArt Group at Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve.
  • Sophie Vota (Retailing - Retail Management, '24) accepted a new position as a senior merchandising analyst at Walmart Corporate Headquarters.
  • Rodrick Williams (Sport and Entertainment Management, '18) accepted a new role as digital engagement supervisor with the McDonald’s U.S. Marketing team.
  • Morgan Wright (Sport and Entertainment Management, '24) accepted a general management internship with 321 Theatrical Management in New York City.
  • Lindsey Yarborough (Tourism Management, '13) was named to the Columbia Regional Business Report’s inaugural Forty Under 40 class.

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The thoughts of all of us at the College of HRSM are with the loved ones of the following alumni who recently passed.

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