{"id":439,"date":"2019-07-19T15:16:03","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T15:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/som\/?p=439"},"modified":"2021-03-05T15:04:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T15:04:57","slug":"an-entrepreneur-within-a-corporate-setting-julys-amaizeing-alumni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/som\/2019\/07\/19\/an-entrepreneur-within-a-corporate-setting-julys-amaizeing-alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"An Entrepreneur within a Corporate Setting: July’s aMAIZEing Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By<\/em> Alexis Menard<\/a> On July 19, 2019 11:15 am<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Madison McCrum, BBA ’18 in Business Management with a focus in EIM.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alumna, Madison McCrum, graduated from UM-Flint\u2019s School of Management with a BBA in Business Management with a focus in EIM in 2018. Madison was involved with the Entrepreneurs Society and the Hagerman Center during her undergraduate studies. At the age of 22, Madison now works for a Fortune 500 company and has moved out of the state to work in North Carolina and Florida. She credits her decision to concentrate in entrepreneurship to her strong-willed personality. Having the go-getter attitude has impressed employers she has met. As our featured Alumna, Madison answers questions on why she chose UM-Flint, life after college, and advice for students interested in management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you major in BBA Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose a BBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship because as a strong willed individual I knew I would need the knowledge to one day pursue my own company. As a recent graduate however, employers have commented on how they love grads with an Entrepreneurship focus because they are impressed with our confidence and willingness to be a self starter! 
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Why did you choose UM-Flint for your BBA?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, I would have to say I chose UM-Flint because my mother is a nursing professor there. However, what made me stay was how much I was challenged, particularly in the Entrepreneurship Society, Business Law class, and the multitude of business competitions I participated in, which later on impressed employers. 
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What is one of your favorite experiences at UM-Flint?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite experiences I would have to say is just the day to day banter I could have with professors on an academic and personal level. They helped me achieve awards (Hagerman\u2019s Zillion Solutions: University Improvement) and question why I was choosing the path I chose. Was I going to be challenged or become bored? Where did I see myself in 5-10 years? How do I better others by bettering myself?
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Why did you choose to go into the career path you are currently in?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 I chose to work supply chain in corporate retail because I worked full time in retail all throughout college. I am given pretty much free reign of how I want to own my departments and manage my staff. I have to make the calls on inventory management, product shipment windows, and seasonality time frames. My boss calls it, \u201can entrepreneur within a corporate setting.”
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What is one of your proudest accomplishments so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far, my proudest accomplishment is not the fact that I have landed an amazing corporate job at 22 years old at a Fortune 500 company, nor moving to NC and FL for improving my career. My proudest accomplishment is that I can still call my favorite professor on campus, Dr. Witt, throw a scenario at him, and get his opinion. It\u2019s the ties I have back home that make me most proud, that and Urban Meyer retiring. 
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What advice would you give students that are thinking of pursuing a career in Management?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My biggest words of advice would be to stay humble and hungry. No matter what goes on in your career, don\u2019t burn bridges -including in college. Also, pursuing a management degree is phenomenal if you are willing to work very hard for it -stay hungry! You will only get what you put in for it. UM-Flint has more than enough opportunities for you to succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fun Facts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since graduating, I have moved to North Carolina and Florida. I have adopted two black labs and love to go hiking! I am currently living in Florida and snorkel, go kayaking with manatees, or play beach volleyball with friends any chance I get! The coolest professor on campus is still my mom, Toni L. LaRocco (2nd place goes to Dr. Witt)! I am truly grateful for the memories I made UM-Flint -Go Blue! 
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