SPTE Alumna Natalie Dunn ('97) Named New Executive Director/CEO for YWCA Salem, Oregon
The Board of Directors of the YWCA Salem is pleased to announce the new Executive Director/CEO for YWCA Salem. Natalie Dunn is a native of Augusta, Georgia graduating from Silver Bluff High School in 1989. She received a Bachelor of Science in History from Charleston Southern University in 1993. She was a member of both the volleyball and women’s golf teams. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina in Sport Administration in 1997.

During her nine year career with Wachovia Bank, Natalie was promoted numerous times in the Retail Service division including a relocation to Salem, Oregon in November 2004.  While at Wachovia, Natalie coordinated various site initiatives around leadership development, and diversity. She began her involvement with the YWCA after attending a cultural diversity conference in 2005.  She was elected to the Board of Directors in December 2007.  She served as co-chair on the Development Committee and was also a member of the Publicity and Finance committees.

Natalie is an avid golfer and loves spending time with her dogs A.J. and Tiger.  

Natalie’s first day was June 1, 2009.

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Alumni share employment advice and success stories with HRSM students. Photos...

HRSM alum Kristy McPherson executes a bank shot
The former USC star wants to relax after focusing on money in her early years.
The irony was not lost on Kristy McPherson. The first five years of her professional career — four years on the Futures Tour plus her rookie year on the LPGA Tour — the primary focus for the Conway native and three-time All-American at USC was always money. It had to be. More...
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College of HRSM Announces its Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM) will present its Outstanding Alumni and Friends of the College awards during Homecoming festivities.

The Outstanding Alumni recipients for 2008 are:
HRTM:
Molly Batchelor Britt ’94
Owner/President MollyAnna Maternity, Production Accounting Manager, Cartoon Network
RETL:
Frankie Marion ’01
President/Founder Pescador Clothing Company and Diesel Tackle Company
SPTE:
Mike deMaine ’95
General Manager, Greenville Drive
TSTM:
Stacey Tarpley, ’98
Enterprise Technology Manager, Wachovia Corporation

Alumni Society Holds Successful Career Night
On September 23, 2008, over 200 HRSM students met with 13 College of HRSM alumni for a valuable networking opportunity. The Alumni Society Career Night, held in the Capstone Campus Room, is a professional networking event built into the HRSM 301 Professional Development syllabus and gives students the chance to meet with alumni from all areas of the College of HRSM. More...

Keep in Touch! Two HRSM Graduates Benefit from Staying Connected
Once you’ve walked across the stage and received your diploma, will your connection to the University end? Or are there great benefits to staying involved? For many HRSM grads, staying connected has opened doors and enabled them to pursue opportunities they otherwise would not have know about. More...

The College of HRSM Alumni Society Board Steps Up to Assist Students
Through the generosity of the Alumni Society Board, students in the College of HRSM now have an opportunity that will support their travel, both internationally and domestically. More...

MollyAnna Creator, Molly Britt, Returns to Alma Mater
Gives Retail Executive Lecture
Molly Britt, entrepreneur and founder of MollyAnna, recently spoke to students as a part of the Retail Executive Lecture Series. More...

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Will Hayden, TSTM ‘07, has been elected president of the Columbia Cisco Users’ Group.

Jonathan Frost, SPTE ’04, ‘06, is currently working as the Director of Marketing for Global Spectrum Europe in Split, Croatia for the Spaladium Arena. (See Alumni Spotlight.)

Lisa Stringer, BAIS ‘86, is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel.

Donna Spigner, HRTM ‘94, is currently employed as the IT Coordinator at Wilbur Smith Associates in Columbia, SC.

Joy King, HRTM ‘06, is the Catering Manager at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina in Lexington, SC.

Tori Paddock, HRTM ‘07, is currently working at the Marriott Renaissance in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Thomas Harrison, HRTM ‘00, is the Senior Sales Manager at the JW Marriott Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

Erica Gambrell, SPTE ‘02, is the Strategies for Success Teacher, Varsity Track and Field Coach, as well as the JV Volleyball Coach at White Knoll High School.

Laura Sawyer, SPTE ‘92, currently works as the Cold Drink Account Manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated.

Jason Brockmann, TSTM ‘08, recently accepted a position with Duke Energy in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jason works within the Duke Energy Services sector as a System Programmer.

Clay Wilson, SPTE ’02, is currently the Athletics Box Office Manager at The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.

Benton Montgomery, SPTE ‘07, is currently working with All-in Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina.

Joy Bryant, HRTM ‘90, works for Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC as the Sales Manager.

Kelley Stefka, HRTM ‘00, is currently the Catering Director of the Thornblade Club in Greer, South Carolina.

Patrick DeLozier, HRTM ‘01, is the Assistant to the Director of Operations at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Mark Lockridge, HRTM ‘03, is currently the Clubhouse Manager at the Country Club of Charleston.

Laura O’Keef, HRTM ‘03, is the Catering and Sales Manager at Isleworth Golf and Country Club in Windermere, Florida.

Alan Schultz, HRTM ‘06, is the Assistant Manager for the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Rebecca Glazer, HRTM ‘08, is the Event Planner for the Charlotte Country Club.

Forrest Beverly, SPTE ‘06, and Katherine Leventis, SPTE ‘03, were recently married!

Antionne Young, TSTM ‘00, was married on December 12, 2008.

Charlotte Cantrell, MHRTM, is expecting a baby in September! Congratulations!

Please check back here soon for a list of exciting 2009-2010 HRSM Alumni Society events!