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\n<\/strong>I work in the Athletic Department for the Women\u2019s Lacrosse Team.\u00a0 I am the Director of Operations, handling all aspects for the team that do not involve a whistle<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I am entering my 5th<\/sup> year with Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Our team got to travel abroad in 2019 to Ireland and England.\u00a0 We played the English and Irish National Lacrosse Teams and toured Kensington Palace, a mud bog in Ireland, and so many other historic and beautiful places.\u00a0 Representing Vanderbilt across the pond was a once in a lifetime adventure and the team bonding that resulted from that trip was truly priceless.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Running is my therapy. I don\u2019t run far or fast, but hitting the road is the best stress reliver for me.\u00a0 I also just love actual face to face meetings\u2026I\u2019m on team People over Emails!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>We practice in the middle of the day so that means I\u2019m on a field helping to run a clock or keep stats or the scoreboard, so it is crucial that I am productive in the morning early and then I usually get some longer term planning or writing done at night when my kids go to bed.\u00a0 Although it makes for a long day, having mid-day practice to be running around outside is perfect for my need for outside time!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Career path has been a fun\/winding road.\u00a0 For 10 years I worked for Red Bull as a Field Marketing Manager running large events, collegiate marketing, and other consumer facing initiatives. I have also worked in Real Estate and in Brand Consulting\/Event Execution for companies like TedX, Nashville Scene, Lightning 100 and more. I have always loved working with athletes and am a huge fan of all college sports.\u00a0 My role now is a great marriage of so many of the things I love athletes, events, building long term relationships with alumni, and helping grow the Commodore family!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I love the community and the fact that I am constantly surrounded by really smart and forward-thinking leaders.\u00a0 Our Athletic Director, Candice Lee, is the best of the best and I love working for such an inspiring leader for our department.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>There is a lot of power in not getting too high or too low.\u00a0 Great advice for the rollercoaster that is a sports season.\u00a0 Also, frame every day with what you \u2018get to do\u2019.\u00a0 I wear Commodore\u2019s gear as my uniform every day, pretty cool!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Listening\u2026the most important skill of any business\/relationship\/family\/team.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Short answer, Yes! I love to work, so that makes it feel balanced.\u00a0 But I also work with a great staff of coaches who are also parents\/spouses and we all really value family and taking breaks when we need it.\u00a0 I am very thankful to have support from my department that allows me to wear a work hat and a family hat, sometimes at the same time!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Meteorologist, that is still a goal somedays (haha) love the weather!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Austria\u2026the hills are alive with the Sound of Music, definitely top of my list!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I listen to everything but love the late 90s (good ole college days!) where every song jolts of ton of memories<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>My kids are really nice people, that makes me immensely proud.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Planning a fun event big or small<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I love to hike, Middle Tennessee has some amazing trails, but any place I go I like to find somewhere cool to hike\/walk to see something new in nature.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I want to visit as many National Parks as possible before I kick the bucket!<\/p>\n