Amplify Your Voice. Build Connections. Sync Opportunities.
Career Tracks brings together HRSM alumni and industry leaders through panel discussions, networking, engaging group activities, and more — offering valuable insights to help students from diverse backgrounds build confidence and access resources for academic and career success. All students are invited to attend the event to connect, learn from one another and grow together.
Career Tracks Recap
Career Tracks has featured inspiring thought leaders, including Dr. Toby Jenkins, author of The Hip-Hop Mindset, mental health advocate Ashley Young and Disney recruiter Dave Tucker. Attendees also benefited from an engaging industry panels with executives from Delta, Macy's, Belk, the Atlanta Hawks, 23XI Racing and Five Below, offering diverse insights into career opportunities and trends.
Keynote and Guest Speakers
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Dave Tucker
Recruiter, The Walt Disney Company
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Dr. Toby Jenkins
Professor of Higher Education and Associate Provost for Faculty Development, University of South Carolina
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Ashley Young
Owner and Lead Therapist, Everyday Wellness, LLC
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Ashley Givens
Campus Recruiting Manager (Belk, Inc.)
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John Thomas
Financial Advisor (Morgan Stanley)
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Taylor Collins
Employee Engagement Strategist (Delta Air Lines)
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Mave Fleming Jr.
Talent Acquisition Director (Macy's)
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Kara Harmon
Director of Communications (Special Olympics of South Carolina)
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Fred Ravenell
Vice President of Guest Experience and Guest Engagement (Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena)
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Nikita Smith
Human Resources Director (23 XI Racing)
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Kreig Robinson
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Programs Director (23 XI Racing)
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Carla Vaca Pinacho
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Project Coordinator (Miles Partnership)
Symposium Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | KEYNOTE: Disney Networking Presentation Dave Tucker (Recruiter) |
HRSM Welcome Center |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Mixer | Corner Suite |
| 7 p.m. | USC vs. Alabama Women's Basketball Game | Colonial Life Arena |
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast Featuring Women in Sport and Entertainment Management |
Conference Center, 8th Floor Close-Hipp |
| 9:10 a.m. | Opening Remarks Dr. Erica Lake (Interim Assistant Dean and Director of Corporate Engagement) |
Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 9:15 a.m. | Welcome Dr. Michael Sagas (Dean) |
Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 9:20 a.m. | Networking Session Featuring National Society of Minorities in Hospitality |
Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 9:40 a.m. | Shine a Light on Me Industry Panel Navigating Corporate America
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Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Student Panel Discussion Moderated by HRSM UnderREPRESENTED
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Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 11 a.m. | KEYNOTE: The Hip Hop Mindset Dr. Toby Jenkins (Professor of Higher Education and Associate Provost for Faculty Development) |
Lumpkin Auditorium |
| 12:10 p.m. | Affinity Group Lunch
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Eastview / Westview |
| 1:10 p.m. | KEYNOTE: Strategies for Managing Your Mental Health Ashley Young (Counselor / Therapist) |
Corner Suite |
| 2:20 p.m. | Industry Mentorship Breakout Session
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Corner Suite |
| 3:10 p.m. | Reflection and Wrap Up | Corner Suite |
Career Tracks 2024 Photo Gallery
