By: Griffin Barfield
Sarah Buford graduated from Clemson in May 2025 with a B.S. in Marketing and a double minor in Accounting and Sports Communiction. She received the Markvan Bellamy Endowed Scholarship in Sports Marketing in 2024. During her time at the University, she worked with IPTAY and Clemson Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience teams.
How have you utlilized your major/concentration in sports to help your career?
I have utilized my Sports Communication minor to help with my career sports many times, especially when I speak with Season Ticket Holders about why they love coming to Drive games. Throughout the classes I took in my minor, sports being a unifying factor was always something we discussed, and it is very evident in my career.
What is your role, where, and what do you do?
Currently, I am an Account Executive at the Greenville Drive. My main responsibilities include working with our Season Ticket Holders, selling new season tickets, groups, and hospitality spaces, and creating relationships with people throughout the Greenville area.
What was your journey like since graduating from Clemson?
Four days after graduating from Clemson, I began working at the Drive since baseball season had already started. It was a very quick transition, but I was able to jump in and start helping soon after because of the knowledge I gained from my time at Clemson and previous internships.
What advice would you give to future Brooks scholars as they approach post-grad?
My biggest piece of advice is to find a job that interests you and go for it because you never know what opportunities could come from it.
