Katelyn Cox

Imagine facing almost all of your fears daily by the ripe age of nine. As a child I was never fond of water, swimming, or being wet in general, yet something always pulled me back to sailing practice everyday. To this day I enjoy sports like: tennis, sailing, & snowboarding because they are not only physically challenging, they are also mentally challenging; Like physically playing chess.

Being an avid sailor & Junior Olympic competitor for over 12 years has allowed me to travel this country coast to coast, learn how to fundraise, and has given me an unimaginable skill set. You are often faced with decisions that need to be made in seconds that could win or lose a race, or can often be a life threatening decision; This is not yachting, folks, nor for the faint of heart. This is one of the most fatal sports in the world, & you learn independence, leadership, & time management very quickly or else you have the scars to remind you of your short comings.

Coming from such a disciplined sport, my organizational and leadership skills spilled into my professional life as well. I enjoy new experiences, challenges, & daily accomplishments. I pride myself on being well rounded & having many different life & career experiences. I am currently looking for a long-term position with a company that I can evolve and grow in.

At Full Sail University I learned the entertainment industry from the inside out. With core classes like: Journalism, Business & Entertainment Law, Marketing, Management, Audience Metrics, & International Business. I obtained my Bachelors of Science degree in Entertainment Business while working full time, & also volunteered with the Event Crew, Networking Society, & Student Law Association at FSU. Here I learned that I am the happiest & the most productive the busier I am; Sounds counterintuitive, yet, I believe this is what takes me to the level of management. I am not the type of person to ‘clock-out’ of work; There is always a new project, promotion, or way to better the company and to exceed the requirements of my position.