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My name is Clarence Brooks and I am currently based in Dallas, Texas, although I do travel a majority of time. I am currently the Retail Marketing Manager for The Dallas Mavericks Professional Basketball Organization and I love my occupation. I have completed a variety of internships, projects, and jobs in several arenas including sports, entertainment, communications, retail, real estate, and computer technology, just to name a few. I have two undergraduate degrees, from Tulane/Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, one in Mass Communications and one in Business Marketing. I am currently a full-time student by U of D standards. I have decided to go full time this semester, and challenge myself once again, as I am trying to finish with two MBA(s) from the University of Dallas in the concentrations of Sports and Entertainment and Marketing by the summer of 2008.

In my spare time, I like to work with students and others that are interested in the field of communications through several organizations that I am a member of or affiliated with such as The Public Relations Society of America, National Association of Journalist, National Association of Black Journalist, American Marketing Association, and several others. In addition, I like to volunteer in the community, being involved with the Boys and Girls Club, North Texas Food Bank, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, and Cook for the Community, just to name a few. I also like to spend time running my successful film and video production company, as well making money in as many fascists as possible. Something unusual about me is I have broken almost every bone in my body through playing sports. 

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Lance Bubalo

I am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and am 2 semesters away from completing my MBA. I have a Physical Education Degree from the University of Alberta with a major in sports performance and I have coached mens basketball for 10 years, from Middle school, to most recently NCAA Div III at the University of Dallas.

I've worked for a small marketing/product development firm for the past 3 years which has many ties to the Dallas area, and have lived in Dallas for a year.

Currently, I am working on a business plan in the coming months to develop an alternative hockey league to try and capitalize on the growing interest in hockey in Texas. 

My name is Mary Chadwick and I currently live in Dallas (Lakewood area), TX, although I am originally from Raleigh, NC. I moved to TX to study English as an undergrad at UD and I am currently pursuing a concentration in Marketing; I hope to be done December 2008. Upon finishing my MBA, I hope to get involved in content management and marketing for a non-profit that works with developmentally delayed children. Although not originally from Dallas, over the past few years I have become a huge Cowboys fan, in large part due to the fact that they have been a close neighbor throughout college. I’m also a big fan of country music concerts (particularly outdoor), on both the large and small scale. 

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Brooke Dailey

My name is Brooke Dailey and I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2001 with a BBA and a focus in Marketing.  I have been working at the University of Dallas for over 3 years as an Admission Counselor for the undergraduate program.    I have a hand in a lot of the event planning for our office and it is one of my favorite parts of the job.  I hope to graduate from GSM in December 2008 and from there would like to either go into corporate recruiting or continue working with high school students, but as a college guidance counselor.  One of my passions is seeing live music and I am a loyal Spurs fan, which is not always supported when you live in Dallas! 

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Hi, I'm Sonya Green.  I started at Univ of Dallas this past Summer 2007 in which I will obtain a MM degree in Sports & Entertainment Mgmt in Dec 2008.  Although at this writing, I'm in Dallas/Ft Worth however I'm relocating to Atlanta within the next three weeks for a new position with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (non-profit organization).   I understand that my new position will be dealing with the folks who work at various sports facilities and sports apparel companies which I feel that this class will provide me with the critical background information that will definitely come in handy.  I also feel that what I’ll learn in this class and from the rest of you is what I can apply on the job!

A little something about me.  I’m originally from North Carolina although I’ve lived in a lot places.  I have some family here in the DFW area with the majority being back on the East Coast (Wash DC, MD, NC, MI, NY, Northern VA and the Hampton Roads area VA).  My background consists of radio broadcasting in which I’ve literally worked in every facet of a radio station.  It was within radio when I first learned about “non-traditional revenue” which included special events which I was hooked from the start.   I’m open to learning new things associated within this field/industry which is why I decided to come to the Univ of Dallas

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Hi, my name is Greg Henderson.  I'm a full-time student in the GSM concentrating in Sports and Entertainment Management.  This will be my fourth trimester and I'm hoping to have completed my MBA by the end of next summer.  In addition, for the past two years, I've been the head coach of a club swim team for kids and high schoolers in Grand Prairie.  Once I finish my degree, I'd like to move into a career in community relations with a professional team in the Metroplex, or take on an administrative role in one of the area's many youth sports leagues.

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My name is Rochelle Love.  I currently live in Bedford, TX.  I have been here for a little over a year.  I am from Oklahoma.  I am pursing my MBA with an emphasis on Sports and Entertainment Management.  I am very interested in Event Coordination/Management, specifically helping with game day activities, training camps, etc for a professional football team.  I am really looking forward to this class, I think it will give me great insight on the field I want to enter into.   I am also interested in sports agency for the NFL.  I currently work for Honda Financial Services.

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Ken Morgan

I live in South Irving, I am in the S&E program and anticipate to graduate in December 2009. I’m am a part time student and currently employed fulltime w/ NCH in Inside sales and Marketing. I am undecided on career placement but I have narrowed it down too two. I want to either work for The Dallas Cowboys franchise in some aspect or for a established music production and promotions firm. I would like to be part of an ongoing tour or perhaps create my own successful tour such as the OZZ FEST, VANS WARPED TOUR, etc, etc.

My life and history is more familiar with the music side of S&E but the politics are rough, and I feel I might have more success with the Cowboys organization. Outside of S&E I have 6 kids, 4 girls and 2 boys, 2 cats, and a beautiful wife whom I adore.

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Hello, my name is Cedric Scott.  I am originally from San Antonio, Texas.  I am pursuing a MBA in S&E Management and Marketing.  I am currently working for Capital One Auto Finance.  I have a strong passion for the Arts and anticipate using my skills and talent working in music, film, or theatre soon. I want to work in event planning and marketing/promotions.

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My name is Erik Singh and I am originally from El Paso, Texas. I came to the University of Dallas rather against my will as an undergrad but quickly fell in love with the academics and student body. I graduated in 2004 and spent a year working in admission before working on the Rome campus for a semester before moving back to Irving to again work for my Alma Mater. I began my MBA in 2006 and expect to finish in the summer of 2009 with an MBA concentration in Marketing. I have thought about a Fantasy Football league where the proceeds would benefit a charity.

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Detitria Smith 

I live in Dallas studying Sports and Entertainment Management expected completion May 08. My undergraduate degree is in communications radio/television. My focus is Public Relations. I've been working as a stock broker for eight years and I am ready to begin a new chapter. I enjoy dancing, acting, karaoke, and sports!

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My name is Billy Villarreal and I live in Ralls, Texas, which is about 30 miles east of Lubbock.  This is my second semester in the UD MBA program.  I am currently the Athletic Director-Head Football and Baseball coach for our school district.  My future goal is to work at the NCAA level, either as a coach or some type of administrative position.  I have been married for 12 years and have an 11 year old daughter.  I look forward to working with you this semester.

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My name is Bryan Warning and I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I was displaced to Dallas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I finished up my BBA in marketing in 2005, from the University of Louisiana in Monroe. Sport and Entertainment Management is my MBA concentration at the University of Dallas, and I will finish up next semester (Spring 08). Currently, I am employed at Malibu SpeedZone as a Group Services Manager. As for my career, I am on the fence; I want to move more into event management, event sales, entertainment attraction sales; or tourism management for a CVB.

As far as my interest in Sport and Entertainment, the entertainment industry is where my passion lies. I love all types of music, singing, dancing, and I have a natural talent for entertaining people. I also like to travel to exotic locations and share my experiences.