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2017 News, Notes and Awards

Brittany Frederick, '17, RETL

Brittany Frederick has accepted an assistant buying position with Cato in Charlotte, N.C.
Megan Devens, '14, RETL

Megan Devens has been promoted to associate buyer for fashion jewelry at Belk.
Karen O’Neill, '97, HTMT

Karen O'Neill has been appointed president of the American division of KNOWCROSS.
USC alumna launches line of stadium-friendly styles

The words regulation and stadium-approved don’t exactly scream inspiration and style, but Jennifer Ugland’s love for football and fashion helped her flip the script and serve a need for female fans.
HRSM Awards 2017 Distinguished Alumni and Friends

As Columbia filled with Gamecock alumni returning for Homecoming weekend, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management recognized the winners of its 2017 Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards.
Jim Bishop, '92, SPTE

Jim Bishop has been named vice president and general manager of the Rome Braves.
Hunter Bailey, '16, RETL

Hunter Bailey is now a bridal consultant for Kleinfeld Manhattan, and recently filmed her first episode of the popular television series "Say Yes to the Dress."
Blake Edmunds, '09, SPTE, and Tara Parker, '16, SPTE

Blake Edmunds and Tara Parker were honored for their time as Cocky during the unveiling of a new statue on campus of the mascot.
Heather Cooper, '14, HTMT

Heather Cooper was hired as the first full-time public relations strategist for Columbia’s Soda City market.
Matt Homan, '99, SPTE

Matt Homan, president and general manager of Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth, helped lead a successful bid for Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth to host the 2020-22 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championships.
Shannon Johnson, '96, RETL

Shannon Johnson, now head women’s basketball coach at Coker College, will bring her team to Columbia for an exhibition game with the 2017 National Champion Gamecocks on Nov. 3 at Colonial Life Arena.
Libby Floyd, '86, RETL

Libby Floyd was chosen as the host of the new Lux Jewelry Network on DirecTV.
Erdem Kantemur and Cindy Lama, '04, HTMT

Husband-and-wife team Erdem Kantemur and Cindy Lama, were featured in a WACH Fox segment focused on their restaurant, the Green Olive.
Chauntelle Wilson, '14, RETL

Chauntelle Wilson launched her own online store, floralsandfringe.com.
Tom DeLozier, '99, HTMT

Tom DeLozier was 30 years old when he became general manager of Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. On Aug. 10, another career milestone will arrive as the club hosts the 99th PGA Championship.
Lenny Swinton, '14, BAIS

Lenny Swinton has worked for Hyatt Hotels since graduation. He serves as assistant executive housekeeper, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla., where he manages a staff of more than 120 associates.
Rachel Gannon, '12, RETL

Full-blown fabulous: The Los Angeles Times spoke to HRSM alumna Rachel Gannon, e-commerce merchandise manager at ban.do, about the summer’s hot trend of fancy floats.
Diego Bufquin, ’15, HTMT

HTMT Ph.D. alumnus, Diego Bufquin, was featured in Nation's Restaurant News discussing why warmth and competence are key traits in employees.
Brandon Davis, '14, BAIS

Brandon Davis never expected to be taking time out from a hectic day of producing content about an upcoming Star Wars release to be interviewed by his alma mater, but he has no complaints.
Chris Mueller, '91, HTMT

The Hilton Orlando near the Orange County Convention Center has named Chris Mueller as its new general manager.
Henry Wear, '16, SPTE

An education at the University of South Carolina can open doors anywhere in the world, as Henry Wear knows firsthand.
Tamlyn Horne, '12 '14, SPTE

Millions of football fans watched from all over the world Jan. 15 as Dallas Green Bay battled in a nerve-wracking playoff game. For University of South Carolina alumna Tamlyn Horne, it meant it was time to go to work.
Patrick DeLozier, '01, HTMT

Chief Operating Officer Patrick DeLozier of The Alotian Club in Roland, Ark., has found a way to successfully fill his management staffing needs by creating a pipeline of talent.
Tara Parker, '16, SPTE

Tara Parker no longer dresses as a rooster, but the lessons she learned while serving as Cocky have helped shape her career dreams.
Chad Dowdy, '04

The State Media Co. each year honors 20 people under the age of 40 who are making a difference in The Midlands.
Kristy Martin, '16, RETL

Graduation can be a frantic time for some, as the approach of the “real world” leads to uncertainty and a panicked flurry of activity. Not so for December 2016 University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management graduate Kristy Martin, however.
Micah Kurtz, '08

The State Media Co. each year honors 20 people under the age of 40 who are making a difference in The Midlands.

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