Event Management Personal Statement

Sports have always been a passion of mine, whether it has been playing, watching, or even working in a sports environment. My time of playing sports will come to an end soon, and at that time, I still want to have direct involvement by pursuing a career in operations and event management for an athletic team. I believe that the skills I have developed from my extensive athletic career, including my competitiveness and ability to work efficiently as an individual as well as with a team, can have a lasting impression on a company. When combined with my enhanced knowledge and prowess from previous employment at both a baseball stadium and a soccer store, these skills can allow me to be successful in an athletics event management role.
One of my previous jobs was at the Frederick Keys Minor League Baseball stadium. Working at this stadium for three years really inspired me to look into a degree in sport management and pursue a career in a related field. Some of the tasks I was responsible for
A major theme I have noticed amongst the staff at these facilities is constant and efficient communication. Improving the effectiveness to which I interact with others from previous jobs is not the only way I have experienced personal growth related to this field. My inimitable soccer career has truly shaped my character and taught me some difficult lessons. Playing sports all my life has translated into my strong work ethic, attention to detail, leadership capabilities, and ability to handle pressure. Specifically, college soccer teaches valuable lessons in time management and prioritization since it requires a balance between classes and athletics. Altogether, my knowledge and abilities stemming from job experiences and sports have built me a solid foundation for future success in event