24 | INNOVISION MAGAZINE On Feb. 26 and 27, sport management students Logan Nadelman, Philip DiMarco, and Matthew Hoover attended the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship in Atlanta, GA. The two-day showcase allows students to practice their sales skills through role-playing product pitches to buyers. Matthew competed and advanced to the quarterfinal round in the Corporate Partners Division, and Philip and Logan competed in the Ticket Sales Division. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the field. It was a great way to get my feet wet with networking NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SPORTS SALE COMPETITION and finding a job in the industry,” said Philip. “I am grateful to Dr. Yongjae Kim and the Sport Management department for giving me this amazing opportunity.” Logan had a similar experience. “The competition challenged me in ways I never imagined. Having no sales experience, I had to get over my fear of cold calling. The championship gave me the opportunity to meet peers from all over the country and expand my network. Through the competition, I received a few interviews, and after graduation, I will work in Dayona Beach, Florida, for NASCAR,” he said. (L to R) Philip DiMarco, Logan Nadelman, and Matthew Hoover
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