Michael Phillips
5th May 2021
Dr. Felder
SPM 4601
Self-Reflection Essay
As my college endeavors come to an end it is time to reflect on my experiences not only
in school but in my professional ventures as well. I have become a well-rounded educated
individual. I have interned at West Charlotte high school and the YMCA. Both of these
internships have aided me in my professional development to ensure that I am ready to begin my
professional career. After college I plan to start at Wake Forest University in the recruiting
department. I will be employed in a temporary position until the bowl season to assist in all
needs that need to be taken care of.
The Sports Management program at Winston Salem State University has taught me
countless objectives that I probably will not be able to address in this essay but will be able to
address in my professional career. Through my professors it has been an honor to be your student
and take your guidance in order to grow into the person I am today. I have learned that it is more
so who you know instead of what you know, and that network is the key to making and impact in
this industry. As a whole we have been taught that not to be on time but to be early because it
shows responsibility and the ability to be counted on and a reliable source.
I want to thank the department for instilling in me the will to make things work and to
ensure that thing are being handled the right way. The knowledge to know how to operate in the
sports world to the best of my ability.