Ryan Horning

Internship Summary – Ryan (R.J.) Horning

Internship Company: CMU Athletics
Position: Facilities and Events Operations Intern

Role Overview:
As a Facilities and Events Operations Intern with CMU Athletics, Ryan coordinated and executed a wide range of operational tasks for athletic events. His duties included event setup and teardown, ticket-taking, parking operations, and assisting with various responsibilities as assigned. He also contributed to the management of CMU's athletic facilities, ensuring they remained safe, functional, and prepared for students, student-athletes, staff, and spectators. His role centered on delivering exceptional service and helping create a safe, efficient, and enjoyable environment for everyone attending CMU events.

Key Takeaways:
The most important lesson Ryan took from this experience is that working in sports requires strong commitment and dedication. He also learned the importance of treating everyone with equal respect and dignity, regardless of their role or position, something he sees as fundamental to success in the sports industry.

Current Path:
Ryan is continuing his internship with CMU Athletics through the remainder of the academic year as he works toward graduating in the spring.