FREE AGENT FRIDAYS are interviews with front office sports and entertainment professionals who lost their positions due to COVID-19.
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Free Agent Fridays | Leonty McCarthy | The Andrew Haines
- High Point University – B.S., Sport Management
- The Madison Square Garden Company – Manager of Arena Operations (Dec 2017 – Aug 2020)
- Charlotte Hornets – Senior Manager of Guest Services & Event Staffing (Aug 2017 – Dec 2017), Manager of Guest Services & Staffing (Sept 2015 – Aug 2017), Event Services Representative (Jun 2012 – Dec 2012)
- The Ritz Carlton Hotel – Spa Attendant & Banquet Server (Jun 2013 – Dec 2017)
- Live Nation – Guest Services Manager (May 2013 – Oct 2017)
- Carolina Panthers – Guest Relations Game Day Staff (Jun 2011 – Aug 2013)
- Contemporary Service Corporation – Event Staff & Security Supervisor (Aug 2010 – Aug 2013)
- Wake Forest University – Arena Service Representative (Jan 2012 – Aug 2012)
- America’s Got Talent – Production Assistant (Feb 2012)
- High Point University Recreation Center – Guest Services/Assistant Facility Manager (Sept 2009 – Aug 2010), Practicum Student (Jan 2009 – Mar 2010)
- Velocity Sports Performance – Intern (Jan 2010 – Mar 2010)
Connect with Leonty on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leontymccarthy/
Free Agent Fridays | JP Mc Loughlin | The Andrew Haines Show
- Athlone Institute of Technology – Business in Sport & Tourism, Business in Sport and Tourism Management
- BC Place – Manager, Guest Experience (Jun 2016 – Nov 2019), Event Host Supervisor (May 2014 – May 2016)
- Vancouver Convention Centre – Manager on Duty (Jun 2011 – Jun 2015)
- Ramanda Hotel & Suites Ballina – Gym Instructor (Jun 2004 – May 2011)
- Mayo GAA – GAA Coach (Jun 2004 – May 2011)
- Swinford Community Centre – Manager (Aug 2008 – May 2009)
Connect with JP on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpmcloughlin/
