Etta Haggart

Internship Summary – Etta Haggart

Internship Company: Traverse City Pit Spitters
Position: Promotions Intern

Role Overview:
Etta coordinated all on-field promotions and game-day entertainment, managing pre-game and between-inning activities such as live music, mascots, and themed entertainers. She wrote promotional and game scripts for each event, oversaw fundraising initiatives including 50/50 raffles and jersey auctions, and recruited and directed volunteers to support these efforts. Additionally, she trained and supervised the promo crew, developed creative fan communication through daily emailers reaching over 15,000 subscribers, and contributed to the stadium's visual presentation through decorations, ad boards, and graphics.

Key Takeaways:
Etta gained significant experience in high-pressure event coordination, learning to think quickly and plan effectively in a fast-paced environment. Her internship strengthened her adaptability, leadership, and organizational skills.

Current Path:
Etta is completing her studies and preparing to begin an internship with the Indianapolis 500 starting in January.