High Caliber: An HRTM alumna shoots for the moon as an event coordinator for International Securities Exchange

Ashley Elliott, a 2002 graduate of the College, grew up in Lancaster, SC, and has been a Gamecock fan her entire life. “Saturdays were spent cheering on the Gamecocks,” Ashley says. “I don’t think I ever really had a choice on where I was going to college. I always knew I would be a Gamecock.”

Similarly, Ashley remembers always wanting to plan parties for her friends and creating surprise birthday parties for her parents when she was younger. “I always had a passion for taking a vision for an event and bringing it to life.” That passion led her to the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and to her career choice—event planning. “I have always been drawn to the hospitality industry,” Ashley says. “Being an event coordinator just seemed like the natural career choice and HRTM was the best fit for that.”

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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Need a job, or need to fill a job? We're here to help!
We are delighted to provide a resource that we believe will help both alumni and industry partners. We are in the process of developing a form that you will complete to submit employment opportunities. In the meantime, please submit any jobs you would like posted directly to Tina Weaver at chweaver@hrsm.sc.edu. Click here for more information!

down etc. a fast growing manufacturer of high quality bedding and decorative products, seeks professional, energetic and passionate Sales Representatives in the following territories:
South Carolina, Atlanta, GA, and Florida. The position is commissioned-based and is supported by a knowledgeable and motivated in-house sales team who are focused on continued business growth. Enjoy making the sale, closing the deal, meeting and helping new people? If so, this is for you. For more information please contact us at: downetc@downetc.com

The Hilton Garden Inn-Macon/Mercer University is seeking an Assistant General Manager who possesses a passion for taking care of the guest. Our management company, LBA Hospitality, is a growing organization that operates mid-level franchised hotels and has great career opportunities for individuals who are highly motivated, have a take-charge attitude and are looking for an opportunity to advance in the hospitality industry. For those who are interested, please email your resume to Matthew.Barlett@Hilton.com.

 MCCUTCHEN HOUSE

Fall Dining Hours
McCutchen House Restaurant opens for fall dining Thursday, August 26.

Days and hours of operation:
Tuesday through Friday
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Although reservations are not required, they are recommended to expedite seating.
Reservations may be made by calling 803-777-4450.

McCutchen House Restaurant is open daily, with the exception of Mondays, USC holidays, and spring break. For weekly lunch menus, please visit:
www.McCutchenHouse.sc.edu

NEW! Thursdays at McCutchen!

Beginning Thursday September 9, 2010, the McCutchen House will offer “Thursdays at McCutchen,” a four- or five-course evening dinner designed and prepared by the students of the Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Program (HRTM) under the direction of teaching staff and chefs.

Thursdays at McCutchen will give students an opportunity to expand their expertise in menu and operational management—one of the Blue Print for Excellence goals of the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. The event is being offered to accommodate the need for additional and improved learning oppportunities for the growing HRTM student body.

Thursdays at McCutchen guests will be seated from 6:30 to 6:45 pm, using a “cruise ship or making new dining friends” seating arrangement: reservations for individuals or two guests will be seated together at tables accommodating no more than six guests. The menu typically will consist of soup, salad, fish or pasta, main entrée, dessert, bread, coffee, and iced tea. Cost will be $20 per person, including tax. Menus and payment options will be linked from the McCutchen House home page. Please join the HRTM students and McCutchen House staff as they prepare classic and unusual menu selections.

KEEP IN TOUCH!
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The mission of the HRSM Alumni Society
is to build an engaged and active alumni
group who will work together with industry
partners to create a strong network that
supports college endeavors and current students.

Freshman Send-off Dates
Each summer the regional clubs of the Alumni Association, with the support of the staff here in Columbia, organize send-off events designed to bring alumni together to welcome incoming Carolina freshmen and their families. These events serve multiple purposes, including bringing alumni together in fellowship and in support and celebration of their alma mater, demonstrating to incoming students and their parents that there is a strong network of alumni to support them now and in the future, helping incoming students to get to know each other and current students from their area, and so much more. For a list of Send-off Dates, click here.

For more college events, visit the HRSM College Calendar.

 ALUMNI NEWS

Brad Tompkins, '92, may be a computer guy, but he has lots of history. More...

Elizabeth G. Pou, '81, may just be the Martha Stewart of Carolina. Her medium may not be painting and sculpting, but make no mistake, whether it is interior design or culinary master pieces, she is an artist. More...

Click here for more alumni news!
Class Notes: See what your classmates have been up to! Click here!

College of HRSM Alumni!
What are you doing? We want to hear from you! Please send us any updates -- jobs, kids, marriages, etc.
Please email chweaver@hrsm.sc.edu.

CAREER CENTER NEWS 2010

Opportunity Knocks Part-time Job Fair
Tuesday, August 17
To recruit students for part-time jobs.

Career Fest
Wednesday, September 29
To recruit students for non-technical internships, co-ops and full-time positions.

Science, Engineering and Technology Fair
Wednesday, September 29
To recruit students for technical internships, co-ops and full-time positions.

For a complete list of career fairs, visit www.sc.edu/career/jobfairs2.html.

 Masters in HRTM, RETL, SPTE

Is not having a master’s degree keeping you from that promotion? Are you interested in furthering your education in the industry? Have you always wanted to add a master’s degree to your credentials? If so, perhaps you should consider the following master degrees offered by the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management.

MHRTM—Master in Hotel, Retaurant, and Tourism Management
www.hrsm.sc.edu/hrtm/graduate
MRETL—Master in Retail Management
www.hrsm.sc.edu/retail/graduate
MSPTE—Master in Sport and Entertainment Management
www.hrsm.sc.edu/spte/graduate

Congratulations to Jason Carpenter and Mark Harris for their promotions with the College of HRSM!

Dr. Andy Gillentine joins the College of HRSM as the new SPTE department chair
Andy Gillentine has recently been appointed Professor and Chair of the Sport and Entertainment Department. Prior to this appointment, he held positions as the Associate Dean, Associate Professor and Director of the Sport Administration Programs at the University of Miami (2002-2010) and as Graduate Program Director at Mississippi State University (1995-2002). More...

James Dixson, a SPTE Senior, has been selected to participate in AEG’s new Facilities Leadership Program in Ontario, California.

Congratulations to HRTM student, Anastacia Hodgins, who was awarded the SC Tourism and Hospitality Educational Foundation Scholarship.

SPTE student, Merrifield, drives in Retail student, Wingo, to win 2010 College World Series!
The College of HRSM is very proud of the following students who helped bring the 2010 NCAA National Baseball Championship home: RETL—Jackie Bradley, Jr., MVP, Jeffrey Jones, Steven Neff, Scott Wingo; SPTE—Nolan Belcher, Greg Harrison, Colby Holmes, Anthony Iacomin, Whit Merrifield, John Taylor, Christian Walker, Tyler Webb.

HRSM students played a major role in the success of the team including the CWS MVP and centerfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr., and starters Whit Merrifield, Christian Walker, Scott Wingo and relief pitchers Steven Neff, John Taylor, and Tyler Webb. Way to go! Click for story.

  Coming Up in ALL ACCESS PASS!

School of HRTM 2010 Cruise Ship Industry Study Tour students experienced the cruise ship industry of the Caribbean and learned about the most important cruising region in the world through a seven-day excursion encompassing four ports of call and two days at sea.

 

First things first … let me introduce you to the 10 amazing students who are participating in our Dominican Republic adventure. Our FANTASTIC undergraduate students are: Danielle Earle, Allison Huebner, Ben Carmichael, Carlyle Gillis, Alex Feinberg, and Stephanie Owens. The 4 GREAT graduate students are: Julia Lane Willis, Brittany Jones, Katherine Magner, and Geoff Lacher ...
So starts the Punta Cana Blog written by Katherine Magner about her experiences in the Domincan Republic this year with HRSM's study abroad program. More...