College Experiences That Helped A Member And Donor Relations Corporate Partnerships Specialist At Pro Football Retired Players Succeed
Breanna's undergraduate success stemmed from extensive community volunteering, actively seeking opportunities, and utilizing career services, highlighting the importance of "leveraging the people around you". Further, master's-level networking and a commitment to continuous learning, "putting yourself in opportunities where you can continue to learn and grow," proved crucial for career advancement.
Networking, Volunteer Experience, Career Services, Relationship Building, Community Engagement
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Breanna Barksdale
Specialist, Member and Donor Relations - Corporate Partnerships
Pro Football Retired Players
Auburn University (2017)
UCLA FEMBA
Marketing
Sports & Fitness
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Actively volunteered and participated in community events to gain experience and network.
2. Leveraged university career services and LinkedIn to explore opportunities and connect with professionals.
3. Prioritized networking and building relationships throughout undergrad and graduate school, emphasizing continuous learning and asking questions.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During undergrad, I volunteered a lot to be out in the community and make sure my career goals were known. I also tried to remain open to different opportunities and leverage career services, which I think is super important.
Not many universities and colleges have career services, and if they do, it's often limited due to the ratio of career advisors to students. So, I believe leveraging the people around you, like career services and LinkedIn, is crucial.
During my time at UCLA Anderson pursuing my master's, networking and talking to people truly set me up for success. Networking is really important.
I've said this a lot during interviews and will say it again: leveraging the people around you, creating great relationships, and continuing to learn are key. Putting yourself in opportunities for growth and asking questions is the most important advice I can give anyone.