Class Profile
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The San Diego State Sports MBA requires students to get real world experience upon completion of the program with their BA 795 course. Designed to have students address and solve real world problems. Throughout the year-long program, the students have many opportunities to volunteer and work for sporting events in the Southern California area.
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Student Profiles
Born in Mexico City and raised in Spain. I am extremely passionate about soccer and about relationships. I want to be a soccer agent that is dedicated to providing players with the most positive and effective career advice.
Areas of Interest: Athlete Representation
Most Recent Employer: Starting XI Player Management
Open to: Not seeking a position at this time
Education: Saint Louis University
Work Experience: Football Agent
Originally from Upstate NY. My hobbies include MMA, golfing, and hiking. Strategically focused on reimaging the security industry within Sports and Entertainment.
Areas of Interest: Consulting, Venue Security, Military Affairs
Most Recent Employer: The IRONMAN Group
Open to: Internshios, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: Missouri Valley College ‘08
Work Experience: Military/Law Enforcement, Counterintelligence
“Originally from upstate South Carolina. I worked as an analyst in the financial sector before pivoting my career to pursue my dream of working in sports. I’m an analytical leader with a passion for sports analytics and a strong interest in the burgeoning sports betting industry.”
Most Recent Employer: Fisher Investments
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: Clemson University
Work Experience: Financial Representative, President & Co- Founder at Side Hustle Bets
Born and raised in Oakland, CA. Hobbies outside of sports include traveling, cooking, and movies. Social and analytical thinker. Passionate about expanding the growth of the MLB to reach a wider audience.
Areas of Interest: Sports Marketing, Baseball Operatons & Analytics, Corporate Partnerships
Most Recent Employer:
Open to: Internships, Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: UCLA
Work Experience: Broadcasting, Marketing, Sales
Born and raised in San Diego, California. My passions are sports, music, and video gaming. I hope to utilize my business proficiency to further drive success in the sports entertainment industry.
Areas of Interest: Sports Operations, Fan Engagement
Most Recent Employer: San Diego Padres
Open to: Internship, Part & Full Time, Contract, Consultant
Education: University of Oregon
Work Experience: Department Manager, Guest Services Representative
I grew up just outside of Chicago, go White Sox! I enjoy painting, snowboarding, and hiking. My goal is to drive fan engagement through my creativity and personality.
Areas of Interest: Collegiate Marketing & Fan Engagement
Most Recent Employer: UC San Diego Athletics Marketing
Open to: Not currently seeking
Education: University of Northern Colorado
Work Experience: Athletics Marketing, Student Leader, Supervisor
Born and raised in Beijing, China. I hope to use my diverse background and cross-industry marketing experience to build strong relationships between corporations and properties. My hobbies include golfing, cooking, and visiting museums with my family.
Areas of Interest: Marketing Communication, Sponsorship & Partnership Marketing, Business Intelligence & Strategy
Most Recent Employer: Oak View Group (Snapdragon Stadium)
Open to: Full-Time Positions, Internships
Education: Minzu University of China
Work Experience: Marketing, Sponsorship, Public Relationship
Practical thinkiner, analyticial problem solver. I spent 22 years working in and building elite teams in the Navy, and look forward to doing the same in the sports business industry.
Areas of Interest: Collegiate Athletics, Golf Operations
Most Recent Employer: US Navy
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: University of Pittsburgh, Jacksonville University
Work Experience: US Navy Nurse, Recruiting
I’m a lifelong baseball player and fan. I love to exercise, go to the beach, and golf. I want to discover insights and help decision makers make decisions in the sports world.
Areas of Interest: Business Intelligence & Strategy, Sponsorship & Partnership Insights
Most Recent Employer: Wasserman Sports and Entertainment Agency
Open to: Internships, Part Time/Full Time Positions
Education: Biola University
Work Experience: Baseball management Intern, Sales Associate
Areas of Interest: Athlete Brand Management, Athlete Representation, Brand Marketing
Most Recent Employer: TEAM Enterprises (BioSteel)
Open to: Internship, Part & Full Time, Contract
Education: Arizona State University
Work Experience: Sales Associate, Partenerships
Originally from Easton, MD, I am a structural and social thinker who loves to make new connections and long-lasting relationships. I am passionate about events, marketing and operations within the sports industry.
Areas of Interest: Corporate Partnerships, Sports Operations & Events
Most Recent Employer: Wells Fargo Championship
Open to: Internships, Contract, Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: University of Maryland
Work Experience: Event Marketer, Football Operations, Ticketing
A conceptual and social thinker with a collaborative yet firm and analytical style. I have a passion for relationship building and high performance that I hope to blend with my love for sport to creatve valuable long- lasting partnerships.
Areas of Interest: Corporate Partnerships, Organizational Behavior, Team Building
Most Recent Employer: Marketing - San Diego Gulls, Graduate Assistance - San Diego State University
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: University of Sydney
Work Experience: Athlete Training/Coaching, Board Directorship, Athlete and Stakeholder Management, Event and Operations Management
I was born and raised in San Clemente, CA. My hobbies include hunting, fishing, and sailing. My goal is to work in marketing for in the international sports industry.
Areas of Interest: Marketing, Sponsorships, International Sports (UK)
Most Recent Employer: Gravitate Sports Marketing
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: San Diego State University
Work Experience: Agency Operations Coordinator
Born and raised in San Diego, California. I hope to use my experiences to create new and innovative ways for fans to consume sports. While building long lasting relationships between sponsors and properties.
Areas of Interest: Marketing, Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Operations
Most Recent Employer: Century Club of San Diego, and San Diego State University
Open to: Full Time Employment Upon Completion of Masters
Education: University of Oregon
Work Experience: Broadcasting, Marketing, Sales
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, I am passionate about Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Structural and analytical thinker who would like to bring my experience and knowledge to develop analytics in the sports industry.
Areas of Interest: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Operations
Most Recent Employer: San Diego Padres
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: Oakland University
Work Experience: Ticket Resolutions, Sales
Areas of Interest: Creative Marketing, Video Production, Live Broadcast, Esports
Most Recent Employer: Riot Games Open to: Internships, Full-Time Positions
Education: Cal Poly
Work Experience: Gameplay Capture Artist, In Game Director
Areas of Interest: Marketing, Player Relations
Most Recent Employer: San Diego Padres
Open to: Internships, Full-Time Positions
Education: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Work Experience: Ticket Services Representative
Areas of Interest: Consulting, Agency, Corporate Partnerships
Most Recent Employer: Oracle NetSuite
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: University of Southern California
Work Experience: Account Executive
Areas of Interest: Agency, Sales, Marketing
Most Recent Employer: Torrey Pines Marketing, ATP
Open to: Full & Part Time, Internship, Contract
Education: University of Arizona
Work Experience: ATP Tennis Professional
Born and raised in Southern California, I am passionate about attracting high- profile sports and entertainment events to San Diego. Structured and social thinker and value developing lasting relationships.
Areas of Interest: Event Management, Corporate Partnerships, Business Strategy, Consulting
Most Recent Employer: Sports San Diego, San Diego State University
Open to: Full-time, Contract, and Consulting Work
Education: San Diego State University
Work Experience: GameDay Development, Marketing
Grew up in Southern California, and fluent in Spanish. I have a passion for culture and many sports. Going forward I would love to use my diverse background to grow youth development in grassroots sports programs.
Areas of Interest: Soccer Operations, Sports Marketing/Athlete Marketing, Consulting
Most Recent Employer: San Diego Loyal SC
Open to: Internships, Part Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: Arizona State University
Work Experience: Behavioral Therapist
Born and raised in Madrid, Spain. Globetrotter. Great working capacity and willing to learn, keen for the opportunity to acquire knowledge and grow personally and professionally. Ready to revolutionize the world of events & marketing in sports.
Areas of Interest: Event Planning/Operations, Marketing, and International Sports
Most Recent Employer:
Open to: Internships, Contract/Part-Time/Full-Time Positions
Education: International Strategic Communication Studies
Work Experience: Business Development, Insights
Areas of Interest: Analytics, Consulting, Big Data and Statistics, Broadcasting
Most Recent Employer: Navigate - Data-Driven Sports Consulting Firm
Open to: Internships, Part/Full time, Contract
Education: University of Alabama
Work Experience: Research & Consulting, Content Creator
Southern California native, eager to amplify innovation within the #SportsBiz via relationship development and imaginative storytelling.
Areas of Interest: Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Community Relations
Most Recent Employer: San Diego Gulls, San Diego State University
Open to: Part & Full Time Work, Contract, Consultant
Education: Boise State University
Work Experience: Marketing, Event Operations
Areas of Interest: Corporate Partnerships, Sports Media Partnerships
Open to: Internships, Part-time, Full-Time
Education: New College of Florida
Work Experience: Account Executive, Business Development
Areas of Interest: Outdoor Recreation. Still figuring out exactly what role I want to serve, but I would like to utilize my quantitative/analytical skills in an organization in the outdoor recreation industry
Most Recent Employer: Teton Sports (Executive Internship Program)
Open to: Part time/Full Time work, Individual Projects
Education: University of Florida
Work Experience: Teaching, Coaching, Marketing
Born and raised in San Diego, California. Outside of sports I enjoy boating, playing guitar, and going to the beach. I am passionate about baseball, football, and hockey. I would like to bring my analytical background and the growing use of technology to these sports to help develop and move them forward
Areas of Interest: Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytics
Open to: Part time/Full Time work, Internships
Education: San Diego State University
Work Experience: Ticketing Specialist, Shift Manager
From Silverdale, Washington. I enjoy volleyball, Latin dancing, and pugs. I aspire to bridge my Cognitive Science/ Neuroscience and Sports Business education by researching consumer behavior, analyzing consumer behavior data, and delivering actionable business insights.
Areas of Interest: Data Analysis and Statistics for ensuring Athlete Health and Safety, especially for Concussion and TBI
Most Recent Employer: UC San Diego Athletics Ticketing, Compliance, and Business Operations
Open to: Part time/Full Time work, Internships starting in late May/early June
Education: UC San Diego
Work Experience: Ticketing, Sales, Business Office Associate
Areas of Interest: Baseball, Data Analytics, Management, Operations
Most Recent Employer: UCSD Baseball
Open to: Full Time Work, Internships, Contract, Consulting, and Networking
Education: San Diego State University
Work Experience: Baseball Scouting & Analytics
Grew up in Corona, CA. My favorite sports to play include ping pong, golf, and wiffle ball. Interested in curating my knowledge of sports analytics and player development.
Areas of Interest: Analytics, Finance, Corporate Partnerships
Most Recent Employer: Optimal Sports Management
Open to: Full-Time Positions, Internships
Education: University of Sothern California
Work Experience: Athlete Marketing & Game Presentation
Areas of Interest: Agency, Corporate Partnerships, Brand Management
Most Recent Employer: Outside Sales Open to: Full time, Consultant, Internship
Education: University of Lethbridge
Work Experience: Sales & Marketing
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