Our newest episode of the Grit.org podcast is out! Dana Gordon is a experienced Senior Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Event Management, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sports Marketing. Some of her experience includes managing media events for global leagues and organizations, including 17 Super Bowls focusing on NFL Pregame & Halftime Show Entertainment Media, the NFL Community Outreach Program, NFL Honors Red Carpet & Backstage media coordination, and the NFL Draft Red Carpet. In 2016, she staffed the Summer Olympic Games in Rio on behalf of OMEGA, The Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. While onsite, Dana managed U.S. media attending OMEGA Timekeeping Technology Tours along with celebrity & athlete Red Carpets at the OMEGA House. In this episode we discuss her story from collegiate golf at the University of Florida, to traveling the world with the biggest names in sports.
Also, we had another great week at Jacksonville University! Our guest speaker was Dee Brown, former NBA player (and slam dunk contest winner) and coach. He shared amazing stories and interactions he shared with greats such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird.