SMTSU Member Spotlight: Zach Tomlinson

Zach Tomlinson is a currently a freshman in Drexel's sport management program.  Coming from Hilliard, Ohio, Tomlinson attends Drexel to pursue his interests in venue operations, ticketing, and general management.  His love of both sports and business naturally led to pursuit of a degree in sport management.  One day he hopes to work is way up to his dream job of either becoming the General Manager of the New York Yankees or becoming the Athletic Director at Ohio State University.

Member Spotlight: Lindrit Shkodra

Lindrit Shkodra joins the Drexel Sport Management Student Union with big dreams in mind.  With an interest in player representation, Shkodra has his sights set on becoming the next Drew Rosenhaus-type agent.  He also has a general interest in sports marketing.  Coming to Philadelphia from Maple Shade, NJ just barely across the Betsy Ross Bridge, Shkodra has just begun his freshman year at Drexel.

With high career goals comes an inherent need for high industry involvement.  From the get-go, Shkodra has been involved with the Sport Management Student Union and gained valuable sports industry experience through his volunteering at the US Open of Squash held at Drexel University.  He was also the manager of his high school football team.  Shkodra has maintained his position at a local Wegmans Food Market as a full-time student this year.

Shkodra is an avid basketball fan.  The Los Angeles Lakers are his favorite team and his favorite player happens to be a Lakers player with deep Philadelphia roots, Kobe Bryant.  In addition to basketball, Shkodra also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  Shkodra also happens to be bilingual, speaking fluent English and Albanian.

The Drexel Sport Management Student Union welcomes Lindrit Shkodra on as one of our newest members!  You can follow him on Twitter @LindritShkodra and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Interested in being in the spotlight?  Contact Kevin Rossi at ktr36@drexel.edu!

Member Spotlight: Michael Proska

Michael Proska may only be a freshman here at Drexel University, but he is already becoming one of the most dedicated members of the Drexel Sport Management Student Union.  Coming from Springfield, PA just from the west of the city, Proska is an avid Philadelphia 76ers fan.  In fact, Sixers point guard Jrue Holiday is Proska’s favorite player. 

Proska joins the Drexel Sport Management family with big dreams of becoming a general manager in the NBA someday, and he has already become active in pursuing his goals.  Aside from joining the Sport Management Student Union upon arriving on Drexel’s campus, Proska is also interning in the Drexel Athletics office in the area of marketing and game-day staff.  Proska also has prior experience as a basketball camp counselor for AllBall Inc. and he carries his position at Saint Francis of Assisi Church over into college as well.  Music, tennis, and working out join basketball as Proska’s big interests.

The Drexel Sport Management Student Union welcomes Michael Proska on as one of our newest members!  You can follow him on Twitter @mikeprosk and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Interested in being in the spotlight?  Contact Kevin Rossi at ktr36@drexel.edu for details!