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Maykayla Washington-Cobb

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Bio

Business student, former athlete with a passion for sports. I am pursuing a business administration degree with a focus in marketing. I have experience working with basketball players and organizations, including Eddie Gill, Tyrese Haliburton, and the Indiana Pacers. I've also worked as a sales and operations intern at Alro Steel. Through these experiences, I have developed interpersonal, time-management, and leadership skills. I am currently an intern at Alro Steel.

Education

Tennessee State University

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Minors:
    • Marketing
  • GPA:
    4

Ancilla College

Associate's degree program
2024 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Business/Commerce, General
  • GPA:
    3.9

Westminster College (MO)

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Business/Commerce, General
  • GPA:
    3.6

Lawrence North High School

High School
2019 - 2023
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Sports

    • Dream career goals:

      Event Operations/Market Research Analyst/Sports Information

    • Sales/Operations Intern

      Alro Steel
      2026 – Present6 months
    • Camp Counselor

      Nike
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Camp Counselor

      Pacers
      2024 – 20251 year

    Sports

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2017 – 20258 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Lawrence North Girls Basketball — Camp Counselor
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Heather Brown Sports Information Scholarship
    My career goal is to work in sports information and market research, where I can help organizations better understand and connect with their fans. I want to impact the sports industry by enhancing the overall fan experience for organizations within my community. My goal is to use data, communication, and strategic insight to strengthen the relationship between fans and their favorite teams while helping create experiences that are more engaging, inclusive, and memorable. To succeed in sports information and market research, I believe strong communication, analytical thinking, adaptability, and creativity are the most important skills. Understanding data is important, but so is understanding the people behind the numbers. I want to continue building these skills by studying business and marketing, gaining internship experience, and learning more about research tools such as surveys, social listening, and behavioral analytics. I also plan to strengthen my technical skills in data analysis and predictive analytics so I can help organizations anticipate fan trends and make informed decisions. Another important skill in this field is teamwork and leadership. Throughout high school, I served as the captain of my basketball team during my senior year of high school, and I learned how to communicate effectively, motivate others, and lead under pressure. That experience taught me the importance of accountability and collaboration, which are essential in both sports and business environments. In addition, working as a camp counselor and coaching staff member at youth basketball camps helped me develop professionalism, patience, and organizational skills while working with children, parents, and staff members. These experiences also reflect the generosity and kindness that I try to show in my everyday life. Volunteering at youth basketball camps allowed me to mentor younger athletes and help create a positive environment where they could learn and grow. I enjoyed encouraging campers, helping them build confidence, and teaching them the value of teamwork and discipline. Even small actions, such as supporting teammates, helping younger students, or giving my time to community activities, have shown me the importance of making a positive impact on others. In the future, I hope to combine my passion for sports with my interest in research and analytics to improve how fans experience sports. I want to use both data and personal connection to help organizations better understand their audiences and strengthen community engagement. Most importantly, I hope to create experiences that bring people together and make fans feel connected not only to a team, but also to the community around it.