NAME: Macy Brink
COMPANY: The IT Company
TITLE: Marketing Coordinator
WEBSITE: http://theitco.net
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR PRESENT JOB?
1 year––I began working at The IT Company part time while in my last semester of undergrad, and transitioned into full time after I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND AMA KNOXVILLE?
I joined AMA around April of last year. I have been attending as many monthly luncheons and other events as possible since then.
WHAT DO YOU DO AS A VOLUNTEER WITH AMA Knoxville?
My time volunteering was primarily centered around AMA Knoxville’s 2018 Conference: Wonder. I served as the Sponsorship Coordinator on the conference committee. I have since joined the AMA Knoxville Board and will be serving as the VP of Membership next term.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH AMA KNOXVILLE?
What I enjoy most about volunteering and being a part of AMA Knoxville is the people. Everyone that is part of the organization is so willing and so helpful. During my first few months after graduation, the people of AMA Knoxville were a huge resource for me. Not one person has hesitated to meet with me and provide their knowledge, expertise, guidance, and companionship. Every member brings different experiences, knowledge, and resources to the group. There is so much that can be learned from one another, and I believe that AMA fosters an environment that allows for people to grow and learn from one another in a positive and welcoming way.
WHAT HAVE YOU RECEIVED BACK FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP WITH AMA KNOXVILLE?
From volunteering for AMA Knoxville, I would say my biggest take away was being provided the opportunity to learn. As I mentioned, everyone brings something different to the table, so being able to work with a small group of people on the conference committee brought me the opportunity to expand my knowledge. It was also a great opportunity to get to know more people as I worked with them to become sponsors.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAST TIME?
My favorite past time is teaching dance. I grew up dancing since the age of 3 and continued it through college where I danced on The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Dance Team. To keep dance part of my life, I teach a couple nights a week to kids ranging in ages 6-18. I not only love it because of my passion for dance, but I also love getting to mentor kids and invest in their growth.
DO YOU READ, WATCH MOVIES, OR TV AND IF SO WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITES?
I love to read. My current favorite books are Love Does and Everybody Always by Bob Goff.
