Sammi Ragsdale
About Sammi Ragsdale
Sammi Ragsdale is an Associate in Public Relations at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., with over five years of experience in sports and entertainment communications. She has held various roles within the company and has a background in strategic communications from The Ohio State University.
Work at Madison Square Garden
Sammi Ragsdale has held multiple roles at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2015. She began as a News Services Monitor, working part-time for one year. Following this, she served as a Senior News Services Specialist from 2017 to 2019 and then as a News Services Specialist for one year. In 2021, she transitioned to her current position as Associate in Public Relations. Her tenure at Madison Square Garden has spanned over seven years, during which she has developed expertise in sports and entertainment communications.
Education and Expertise
Sammi Ragsdale earned a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. During her time at the university, she gained practical experience as an Academic Relations Student Assistant and an Athletic Communications Student Assistant. Her educational background, combined with over five years of professional experience, has equipped her with skills in navigating complex media landscapes and managing communications effectively.
Background in Academic Relations
Before her extensive career in public relations, Sammi Ragsdale worked at The Ohio State University in various capacities. She served as an Academic Relations Student Assistant from 2012 to 2013 and as an Athletic Communications Student Assistant from 2013 to 2015. These roles provided her with foundational experience in communications and public relations within an academic setting, contributing to her overall professional development.
Crisis Management and Leadership Skills
Sammi Ragsdale is recognized for her ability to foster team spirit and maintain composure in crisis situations. Her experience at Madison Square Garden has demonstrated her leadership capabilities and crisis management skills, which are essential in the fast-paced environment of sports and entertainment communications. She is skilled at managing upward and collaborating across divisions, indicating her strong interpersonal and organizational skills.