迪克西·里德

2021年4月6日

杰森明智 ’10 (Communications) grew up in Redding and chose 囊状态 for his undergraduate studies to be near his beloved 萨克拉门托 Kings. 他从小的梦想就是为NBA球队工作。

2006年，怀斯从看台上的一名球迷变成了国王队的一名员工，一开始他还是一名无薪实习生，当时他还在上学。 He now manages day-to-day operations of the team’s digital channels and video productions.

He is among 11 萨克拉门托 State alumni employed by the Kings, giving the team a distinctly “萨克州立大学制造” feel.

Mary Kober, senior employee relations and workforce analyst for 囊状态’s 职业中心, called the Kings a “close partner” that has worked with the University for many years.

“They offer a robust internship program in a variety of operational areas, and each year, 萨克拉门托 State students are chosen for these internships,” Kober said.

这种合作的结果是，许多萨克州立大学毕业生在国王队获得了成功的职业生涯。

“It is awesome that so many Hornets work here,” said security manager 凯拉希克斯 ’15 (Criminal Justice). “We may have different degrees, but (we) share many of the same experiences.”

Hicks works to ensure the safety of basketball fans, event attendees, and Kings employees at Golden 1 Center, 萨克拉门托’s premier large-event venue. 她选择了一条与大多数刑事司法专业学生不同的职业道路，他们通常会进入执法部门或成为律师。

她进入国王队时是一名聊天主持人，后来成为了一名内部售票代表，后来进入了保安部门。

“The education I received at 囊状态 is one that I use on a regular basis,” Hicks said. “I work with our law enforcement partners, and we assess security threats and are aware of international, national, or local events that may have an impact on us. I look at risk assessments from a different perspective than some people because of what I learned at 囊状态.”

杰西卡·拉维蒂（杰西卡Ravetti）是前萨克州立垒球运动员，于2017年毕业，获得运动机能学学位，她也偏离了最初的职业目标。 她在国王队的工作是会员服务部的客户经理。

“When I started at 囊状态, I wanted to be a physical therapist,” she said, “but after learning about kinesiology and sports, I became intrigued with what happens behind the curtains at a sports game. I knew that working for a professional team was my end goal, and the fact that it happened right out of college was amazing.”

拉维蒂说，她觉得成为NCAA一级学生运动员所付出的奉献精神为她与季票持有者合作做好了准备。 她确保他们利用利益和成员,当然,接下来的赛季续签的位子。

“It’s always fun when I get to work with someone who also went to 囊状态,” Ravetti said. “I love giving the ‘Stingers Up!’ sign.”

2005年毕业于媒体传播专业的斯科特Freshour是国王队主场比赛的司仪。 因为新冠肺炎疫情，即使在黄金1中心没有粉丝的情况下，他也会上演精彩的演出。

“Who’s ready for some Kings basketball, bay-beeee?” he hollered from mid-court before a recent game. “Right now, I need all the cardboard cutouts up on their feet! Stand on up, and let’s get this party started in Sac Town! 这里是黄金中心。 Drink it in, man!”

2005年，Freshour作为游戏娱乐部门的实习生开始了他的《Kings》职业生涯，这份工作最终让他成为了幕后的一员。

国王队的老球迷们应该还记得，2013年，国王队的前任老板马鲁夫（Maloof）家族决定出售球队，将球队的经营权转移到西雅图。 The NBA board of governors, led by then-Commissioner David Stern, rejected the relocation bid, citing plans for building Golden 1 Center, which opened in 2016, and the team’s strong fan base in Northern California. 国王队自1985年起就以萨克拉门托为主场。

“I grew up in 萨克拉门托, and I truly ‘Bleed Purple,’ ” said 马特•约翰逊, who graduated from 囊状态 in 2010 with a degree in Business Administration and a focus on Accounting. 他管理king的内部销售和销售支持。

“I started this role to help keep the Kings in 萨克拉门托, and I continue to ensure that future generations will have a hometown NBA franchise to root for,” he said.

约翰逊已经在球队效力了10年，他认为Sac州立大学为他的梦想工作做好了准备。

“萨克拉门托 State constantly challenged me to try new and different things, and made me willing to give a career in sales a try. I will always be indebted to 萨克拉门托 State for that extra challenge,” he said, noting the good memories associated with his 囊状态 experience, especially walks through the tree-filled campus.

“But my favorite part will always be the relationships I developed and have maintained to this very day.”

彭妮Chatzis ’04 (Government) took classes at 囊状态 during her senior year at nearby St. Francis High School and had earned nine units by the time she started college in 1998.

“The campus is beautiful, and the school offers a wonderful learning environment,” she said. “College was a long time ago for me, but in reflection, I think it prepared me for my professional career in important ways: It developed my ability to learn, heightened my sense of curiosity, and enhanced my social skills and emotional intelligence.”

如今，Chatzis是国王总经理Monte McNair的执行助理，负责监督球员服务和球员关系。

“I am responsible for onboarding players and welcoming them and their families to our incredible city,” she said. “I enjoy taking care of them and making sure they feel that 萨克拉门托 is their home.”

One of the team’s highest-ranking executives is 玛丽塔·戴维斯 ’07 (Communications/Public Relations), who serves as vice president for Experiences and Social Responsibility.

“Basketball culture is a global influence that is not only a sport but spans fashion, activism, and art,” she said. “I love working for the Kings because I can take on many of the areas I’m passionate about as part of a team and a league that unapologetically use their platform for good.”

在2018年加入国王队之前，戴维斯和她的丈夫、萨克州立大学校友罗肖恩·戴维斯共同创立了营销和活动机构“看不见的英雄”。 他们负责诸如聚集：橡树公园和中城农贸市场等大型公共活动。

“囊状态 does an amazing job in preparing students to become professionals,” Davis said. “In my career, the education and guidance I experienced at 囊状态 has shown up in so many ways and continues to do so.

“From the professors who championed us as students and challenged us with real-life experiences we would face in our careers, to the network of peers I met while attending school, to the resources and support provided after, I am very proud to be a 囊状态 graduate. 黄蜂。 Stingers Up.”

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萨克拉门托国王队的博彩平台校友

按字母顺序排列

彭妮Chatzis ’04 (Government): executive assistant to Kings general manager; 管理员，玩家服务和关系

玛丽塔·戴维斯 ’07 (Communications/Public Relations): vice president, Experiences and Social Responsibility

斯科特Freshour ’05 (Media Communications): home games master of ceremonies

Mike Herrera ’97 (Business Administration: Accounting): senior director, Business Development

凯拉希克斯 ’15 (Criminal Justice): Security manager

马特•约翰逊 ’10 (Business Administration: Accounting): manager, Inside Sales and Sales Enablement

Deuce Mason ’12 (Journalism): Radio manager and on-air talent

杰西卡Ravetti ’17 (Kinesiology): account manager, Member Services

Alexander Sigua ’06 (Communication Studies/Public Relations): director, Media Relations

Jake Soriano ’19 (Cinematography and Film/Video Production): video producer

杰森明智 ’10 (Communications): director, Digital and Content