Get to know the Zebra's Intern Team
14/07/2018
The Sandringham Football Club prides itself on its fantastic team of interns that CEO David Cannizzo and Football Operations Manager Josh Vella have put together for the 2018 season.
Get to know Sena, Jess and Jackson!
Sena Tawia
Any nicknames?
Sen, Sensei, Sendog.
What AFL side do you support?
Don't support a specific side!
What's your role at Sandringham?
Marketing and Media Coordinator Intern.
How did you get involved with the club?
Became involved when I started my role this year.
Are you currently studying? Or have you recently completed a degree?
Currently studying a double degree of Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Media and Communication.
Do you play any sport?
Dance (specifically hip-hop!) and cheerleading.
What motivates you?
Knowing that someone busier than me is working harder than me at any given time.
What do you find challenging?
Motivating myself to put on something other than trackies (they're just so damn comfy!).
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
A lion.
What/who are you a closet fan of?
I'm a pretty open book, but maybe my love for house selling/renovation shows?
Jackson Jones
Any nicknames?
Jax, JJ.
What AFL side do you support?
Hawthorn.
What's your role at Sandringham?
Website Coordinator and Social Media Team.
How did you get involved with the club?
Volunteered in 2017 for half of the season as a Statistician before I went and worked at the snow. Kept in contact with Josh in hope to do a bit more work for the club this year and here I am!
Are you currently studying? Or have you recently completed a degree?
In my last year of studying a Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Major at Deakin Uni.
Do you play any sport?
Monday night basketball.
What motivates you?
Most of Hayden James' music gets me pretty up and motivated.
What do you find challenging?
Keeping myself out of Grill'd, I love those burgers.
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
A zebra.
What/who are you a closet fan of?
Ellen, she's great.
Jessica Mackey
Any nicknames?
Jess, Mack, Mackey.
What AFL side do you support?
Western Bulldogs.
What's your role at Sandringham?
Media and Communications (Journalism) Intern.
How did you get involved with the club?
I applied for the Media Coordinator position, however Josh (Operations Manager) gave me a call regarding the journalist position after deciding it better suited my degree.
Are you currently studying? Or have you recently completed a degree?
I completed a Media and Communications (Sport Journalism) degree at La Trobe last year.
Do you play any sport?
Footy and netball.
What motivates you?
Working in a team and being accountable to other, not wanting to let a team down.
What do you find challenging?
Choosing outfits that aren’t activewear.
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
A dog.
What/who are you a closet fan of?
Really lame old classic songs.
Go Zebs!