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Jul 19

Drexel Alumni Sports Business Career Conference: Evolution of Careers in Sports Business - How the Game Has Changed

Delivery Method: In Person
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Location:

Gerri C. LeBow Hall
408
3220 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Registration Options:

SMT Alumni: $25.00
2018 SMT 621 Students: $25.00
LeBow Alumni and Graduate Students: $25.00

Registration for this event has passed.

Join the Center for Sport Management and Prodigy Sports for the inaugural Drexel Alumni Sports Business Career Conference: Evolution of Careers in Sports Business - How the Game Has Changed, for Sport Management Alumni.

Focused on career paths and networking opportunities for recent Sport Management and LeBow alumni as well as graduate students, this conference will provide attendees with access to industry insiders and recruiters, with a focus on advancing your career in sports business. Our featured keynote speaker is Lara Price, Chief Operating Officer with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tentative Schedule

Registration and light breakfast Welcome Remarks Keynote Speaker SMT Young Alumni Award Presentation Panel 1: Ask the Recruiter Panel 2: Emerging or Hidden Hiring Sectors of the Industry Small Group Interviews/Lunch/Interview feedback from Career Services

For any questions regarding the conference please email Sarah Grogan (sg83@drexel.edu).

Prodigy Sports Mission With a staff that carries over 80 years of experience across multiple business segments, Prodigy Sports is a nationwide leader in senior-level executive search and recruitment. Prodigy Sports brings a personal touch to each search by adapting to the unique personality and culture of the client, knowing successful executive recruiting comes from thoroughly understanding the team culture, the intricacies of the sports business and the extensive professional qualifications and skills needed to fill a role. Founded in 2007, Prodigy Sports has grown into a nation-wide leader within the sports and entertainment industries.

Speakers
headshot of Lara Price

Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia 76ers

Lara Price is the COO for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mick Blume Headshot

Program Specialist , Red Sox Foundation

As the Program Specialist for the Red Sox Foundation, Mick’s main responsibility is to oversee the Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities (RBI) Program.

Derek Bodner Headshot

Writer, The Athletic

Derek Bodner is the lead 76ers writer for The Athletic Philadelphia.

Brett Burchette Headshot

Executive Director, Development, Drexel University

Dr. Brett Burchette holds the position of Executive Director of Development at Drexel University.

Mark Burns Headshot

Editor-in-Chief , Sports Business Chronicle

Mark J. Burns is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sports Business Chronicle.

Kevin Giordano headshot

Corporate Communications Lead, Spark Therapeutics

Kevin Giordano is the Corporate Communications Lead at Spark Therapeutics.

Mark Gress Headshot

Vice President, Recruiting, Prodigy Sports

As Vice President, Recruiting, Mark Gress Jr. brings more than a dozen years of experience in the sports industry.

Lauren Knoll Headshot

Associate Director of Alumni Career Services and Lifelong Learning , Drexel Office of Alumni Relations

Lauren Knoll is the Associate Director of Alumni Career Services and Lifelong Learning in the Drexel Office of Alumni Relations.

Bryan Lick Headshot

Talent Scout, National Basketball Association (NBA)

Bryan Lick is responsible for consulting with NBA, NBA G League and WNBA teams on talent acquisition related needs.

Elyse Matsumoto Headshot

Marketing Coordinator, NESN

Plan, facilitate, and manage, on and off-network advertising initiatives per marketing departments’ annual operating plan.

Joel Maxcy, Director for Sport Management

Director for Sport Management

Director for Sport Management

Chris Nash Headshot

Director of Talent Acquisition, Spectra & Comcast Spectacor

Dan Rossetti Headshot

President, Prodigy Sports

Dan Rossetti brings nearly 20 years of involvement in the execution of recruiting engagements within the sports and entertainment space to Prodigy Sports.

Colleen Scoles

Talent Acquisition Manager, Philadelphia Eagels

Colleen Scoles has been a Talent Acquisition Manager with the Philadelphia Eagles for the past 8 years.

Arin Segal Headshot

Account Strategist, Delmondo

Arin Segal’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and updating client reports, supporting partners, and helping to grow the company.

Karen Weaver Headshot

Associate Clinical Professor , Drexel University

Dr. Weaver teaches classes in several content area classes including leadership, sport marketing, and digital media.

Audience

Current Students
Students
Alumni

Programs

Masters
Graduate

Disciplines

Marketing
Finance
Management
Legal Studies
Accounting
Decision Sciences and MIS
Economics
General Business
International Business
Sport Business
Have Questions?

Sarah Grogan

215-895-0965