View from the Big Chair!

31 | "7 Relationships " from TheCareerSkillsArchitect

This episode of the podcast View from the Big Chair, examining the cost to be the boss is gonna look at the seven relationships that you must manage if you are gonna be a senior-level administrator within sports administration. The reason that so many former student-athletes succeed in the sports administration industry is because of the teamwork skill sets that they developed while competing there. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, [https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/db7b0fcb-faf0-4ca7-bdec-6018fb02238e/LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-skills-architect/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/careerskillsarchitect/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mjones_careerskillsarchitect/]. This is a JustEldredge Media Production [https://www.justeldredgemedia.com/] -----------------

30| Athletics is not a selfish sport w/ Harry

Today in the Big Chair We have Harry III. Join us as we discuss how Olympics inspired Sports; the Lincoln University’s Rich History; stepping up when someone leaves; Volunteering outside of just your sport; why Getting better is a professional development; Athletics is a peoples business; and What do we provide as a service vs the people we provide the service too. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, [https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/db7b0fcb-faf0-4ca7-bdec-6018fb02238e/LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-skills-architect/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/careerskillsarchitect/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mjones_careerskillsarchitect/]. This is a JustEldredge Media Production [https://www.justeldredgemedia.com/] -----------------

29 | Sports for Positivity w/ Jessica Campell

Today in the Big Chair We have Jessica Campbell Join us as we discuss building a Marketing agency from the podcast; What is SEO; Creating an APP for NIL deals; Sports Women to Watch Award; Leveraging Podcasting to spend time on research and the industry and how to get up and go do it ! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, [https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/db7b0fcb-faf0-4ca7-bdec-6018fb02238e/LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-skills-architect/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/careerskillsarchitect/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mjones_careerskillsarchitect/]. This is a JustEldredge Media Production [https://www.justeldredgemedia.com/] -----------------

28 | “When the cheering stops” w/Dereck Whittenburg

Today in the Big Chair Dere... We have. Derek Whittenburg! Join us as we discuss Being a graduate assistant humbling experience; how Being a champ prepares you to attack a career; The hardest thing is controlling outside forces; What is a Scout?; how you get into more than one hall of fame; and What do you do when the cheering stops? _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, [https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/db7b0fcb-faf0-4ca7-bdec-6018fb02238e/LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-skills-architect/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/careerskillsarchitect/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mjones_careerskillsarchitect/]. This is a JustEldredge Media Production [https://www.justeldredgemedia.com/] ----------------- Dereck Whittenburg, a member of NC State’s 1983 national championship men’s basketball team, began his role as Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations and Student Support in October 2015. “The legacy of NC State University is such a rich and progressive hub of academic and athletic excellence,” said Whittenburg.” “The privilege of playing here and now working here to service our students, administration, alumni, and the greater community is one of the greatest honors of my career. My wife Jacqueline and I are excited and are grateful to Chancellor Randy Woodson and Athletic Director Debbie Yow for their collective confidence in affording me this historic opportunity.” Whittenburg worked with the Wolfpack men’s basketball program as Senior Assistant to the Head Coach/Director of Player Development for two years prior to accepting his current position. The new position will develop and promote programming aimed to benefit current and former student-athletes, while also working to cultivate relationships with local and regional businesses regarding future employment opportunities for Wolfpack graduates. Additionally, Whittenburg’s new role will include speaking at and hosting events for the athletic department and other affiliated organizations and supporting on-campus recruiting initiatives for each of Wolfpack’s 23 varsity programs. “Dereck has been an effective ambassador for NC State Athletics for many years. This position will allow him to continue to have an impact on past, present, and future NC State student-athletes on our 23 varsity teams,” said Director of Athletics Debbie Yow. Whittenburg will also be advocating for former student-athletes to return to NC State to complete their respective degrees and will serve on NC State’s professional sports panel.

27 | "Selling Ice to an Eskimo" w/ Edgar Gantt

Today in the Big Chair... We have Edgar Gantt! Join us as we discuss his tenure as Project Operations Manager for ESPN; How everything you do won't be paid; why NCAA holds first-class events; Volunteering; Investing a lot of TIME in your development; and How to sell ice to an Eskimo! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, [https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/db7b0fcb-faf0-4ca7-bdec-6018fb02238e/LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-skills-architect/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/careerskillsarchitect/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mjones_careerskillsarchitect/]. This is a JustEldredge Media Production [https://www.justeldredgemedia.com/] --------------------- Edgar Gantt, is entering his third year as the Project Operations Manager for ESPN Events. In this role, he oversee the operations for the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off game & the Cricket Celebration Bowl. Gantt serves as the staff lead for all venue and day of contest operational plans including the planning and coordination of the post-game trophy presentation as well as a number of other administrative responsibilities such as the event budget, marketing, ticket sells and website for both games. Prior to joining ESPN, Gantt served as the Interim Commissioner and the Associate Commissioner for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). He served as the interim commissioner from January 2018 until August 2018. During his time at the SWAC, he oversaw the day-to-day operations and provided key oversight of the Conference’s operations relating to strategic planning, governance, compliance and student-athlete services, NCAA, and institutional relations. Gantt works with the baseball, football and basketball officiating programs, and scheduling strategies for various sports. Gantt has served on a number of NCAA national cabinets and committees and served as the Chair of the NCAA Division I Award, Benefits, Expenses and Financial Aid Cabinet from September 2013 - November 2014. Before the SWAC office, Gantt served as the director of compliance at the University of Arkansas. He assisted with the day-to-day activities of the compliance office, including rules education, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules interpretations, official and unofficial visits, complimentary tickets, national letters of intent and financial aid. Gantt joined the Razorback staff after spending a year as the director of compliance at Drake University. Before that, interned at the SEC office from August 2004 until going to Drake in January 2006. Before working at the SEC, he interned at Kentucky from August 2003 to February 2004. Gantt, is a native of Mt. Holly, N.J., where her attended high school at Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Gantt was a former student-athlete from the University of Kentucky from 1998-2001. He earned his bachelor's in education in May 2002 and his master's in Sport Management in December 2003, both from Kentucky. He is married to Nneka (Nikki) and they have a son, Nathan and a daughter, Charli.