28. Want to Work at the Super Bowl Experience? A Talk with Adinek Group CEO, Kenida Lewis
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28. Want to Work at the Super Bowl Experience? A Talk with Adinek Group CEO, Kenida Lewis
About the Farrell Sports Business Podcast
Interviews with news makers from sports business to talk leadership, entrepreneurship, industry news and their unique career paths. Hosted by Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and former Golf Channel, USOPC, USA Swimming and Warner Bros.
Episode 28 of the Farrell Sports Business podcast - Host Matt Farrell talks with Kenida Lewis the CEO of the Adinek Group that his doing the hiring for the Super Bowl in New Orleans. She discusses her journey from a corporate career in talent acquisition to founding the Adinek Group, which specializes in event staffing and consulting in the sports industry. She highlights her recent projects, including staffing for the Super Bowl Experience, and emphasizes the importance of diversity in recruiting within sports. Kenida shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the current job market, particularly for underrepresented groups, and expresses her commitment to creating inclusive environments in sports.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kenida Lewis and Adonit Group
07:18 Transitioning to Sports Consulting
12:33 Super Bowl Experience Staffing
23:47 Diversity in Sports Recruiting
33:04 Opportunities in Sports for Underrepresented Groups
35:40 Podcast Intro.MP4
Takeaways
- Kenida transitioned from corporate talent acquisition to consulting in sports.
- The Adinek Group focuses on event staffing and talent acquisition consulting.
- Staffing for the Super Bowl experience involves finding enthusiastic candidates.
- Diversity recruiting is essential for tapping into untapped talent pools.
- Kenida emphasizes the importance of finding the right person for the job.
- The job market is competitive, requiring strategic approaches to stand out.
- Candidates should be prepared for video interviews to showcase their enthusiasm.
- There are significant opportunities for women in sports management and analytics.
- Kenida advocates for individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
- The Adinek Group aims to create meaningful experiences for job seekers.
Intro Song: All World
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