June 22-24
9.5 hours total
This week I did a lot of work for the 2010 ESPN Golf Invitational that will take place on August 9 and the Summer Sports Games. On Tuesday, I gathered t-shirts and medals for the Summer Sports Games that included track and field, archery and BMX.
On Wednesday, I wrote the EPSN Gold Invitational letter that will be mailed to all of the Board members and players. I enjoyed completing this task because I got the opportunity to write the letter and practice my writing skills. I also entered the VIP Board member's information into an Excel spread sheet so that I know where to send the Golf Invitational letters.
On Thursday, I called more Board members to keep our All Sports records updated. I made sure that we had every person's correct address and I asked for their e-mail addresses so that I can send them quarterly electronic newsletters. This task strengthened my communication skills, which is an important skill to practice.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
June 15-17
9 hours total
On Tuesday, June 15, I created a newsletter for my boss, which was a great experience. I had previously learned how to design a newsletter in PR publications, so I knew exactly what I was doing. I enjoyed constructing a newsletter for an actual company and not just for class. I used a lot of the skills I learned in class to complete the newsletter.
On Wednesday, June 16, I entered data into an Excel spreadsheet for the 2010 Sooner Sports Games. Specifically, I entered the data of the participants who signed up for the track and field events. I entered their name, e-mail address, postal address, birth date and the amount of money that they paid when they signed up. I enjoyed completing this task because it taught me that I must be organized when entering a large amount of data.
On Thursday, June 17, I called 50 All Sports Association Board members to keep our records updated. I made sure that we had every person's correct address and I asked for their e-mail addresses so that I can send them quarterly electronic newsletters. This task strengthened my communication skills, which is an important skill to practice.
9 hours total
On Tuesday, June 15, I created a newsletter for my boss, which was a great experience. I had previously learned how to design a newsletter in PR publications, so I knew exactly what I was doing. I enjoyed constructing a newsletter for an actual company and not just for class. I used a lot of the skills I learned in class to complete the newsletter.
On Wednesday, June 16, I entered data into an Excel spreadsheet for the 2010 Sooner Sports Games. Specifically, I entered the data of the participants who signed up for the track and field events. I entered their name, e-mail address, postal address, birth date and the amount of money that they paid when they signed up. I enjoyed completing this task because it taught me that I must be organized when entering a large amount of data.
On Thursday, June 17, I called 50 All Sports Association Board members to keep our records updated. I made sure that we had every person's correct address and I asked for their e-mail addresses so that I can send them quarterly electronic newsletters. This task strengthened my communication skills, which is an important skill to practice.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Summer Events
Big 12 Softball Championship- May 15-17 (worked 13 hours)
Sooner State Games- May 22 (worked 5 hours)
Big 12 Baseball Championship- May 26-28 (worked 14 hours)
Women's College World Series- June 4-6 (worked 27 hours)
I started my internship with the Oklahoma City All Sports Association on May 14 with the Big 12 Softball Championship. This event was my first opportunity at experiencing the internship. Along with meeting the other interns, I met the entire staff who I will be working with this summer.
Participating in all four of the sporting events showed me how much work goes into hosting a sporting event. I learned that everything runs on a schedule, however you must be flexible in case the schedule gets off track. There are a lot of crucial components that are included in sporting events, such as the ticket office, merchandise tent, program sellers, media and the media hospitality tent. A lot of people think that sporting events are only about the game, but the reality is that the behind the scenes work is important too.
I learned that teamwork is especially important in this industry. Each event is a production that cannot be successful by the work of one person alone. Every staff member has their own responsibilities that are crucial for the day of the game. The entire company must be on the same page in order to have a successful event. The Women's College World Series was the biggest event with 7,000 softball fans who attended. I enjoyed seeing the event come together as I interned every day.
Sooner State Games- May 22 (worked 5 hours)
Big 12 Baseball Championship- May 26-28 (worked 14 hours)
Women's College World Series- June 4-6 (worked 27 hours)
I started my internship with the Oklahoma City All Sports Association on May 14 with the Big 12 Softball Championship. This event was my first opportunity at experiencing the internship. Along with meeting the other interns, I met the entire staff who I will be working with this summer.
Participating in all four of the sporting events showed me how much work goes into hosting a sporting event. I learned that everything runs on a schedule, however you must be flexible in case the schedule gets off track. There are a lot of crucial components that are included in sporting events, such as the ticket office, merchandise tent, program sellers, media and the media hospitality tent. A lot of people think that sporting events are only about the game, but the reality is that the behind the scenes work is important too.
I learned that teamwork is especially important in this industry. Each event is a production that cannot be successful by the work of one person alone. Every staff member has their own responsibilities that are crucial for the day of the game. The entire company must be on the same page in order to have a successful event. The Women's College World Series was the biggest event with 7,000 softball fans who attended. I enjoyed seeing the event come together as I interned every day.
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