Sports Passion The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2 (November 2013) | Page 10

Bellonora McCallum - The Agent Charlotte, North Carolina SP: What is your career background and experience? BM: After completing my undergraduate degree at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I attended law school at North Carolina Central University earning my MBA and law degree. I attribute the bulk of my experience to the time spent representing the State of North Carolina in all criminal proceedings in Mecklenburg County in my capacity as an Assistant District Attorney. This career was the spring board to teaching me the skills needed to successfully manage my own company. My love for sports, desire to learn as much as I could whenever possible, and experience with my family were all major contributing factors to the career path I ultimately chose. SP: What is the most memorable sports related encounter that you can share? BM: When I attended the 2012 Super Regional NFL Combine in Dallas, Texas with my client last year. He was invited out of hundreds that competed in NFL Regional Combines throughout the U.S. It was incredible being apart of the process of watching the prospects really perform in front of the scouts representing each NFL Team. You could really feel the intensity in such a huge space. But, on top of that it was the most amazing feeling to have access to get into the Cowboys Stadium and really absorb that atmosphere and the history involved. I grew up a HUGE Cowboy Fan. SP: What is the toughest part about being a female agent in a male-dominant sports agency industry? BM: The toughest part would have to be demonstrating that I am just as capable and knowledgeable as my male counterparts. SP: Are you taking on any new clients? BM: Yes, McCallum Enterprises welcomes the opportunity to assist new clients in reaching their career goals and planning for their future. SP: How do you find new talent? BM: I am an avid sports fan. So finding new talent is as easy watching the very sport you love at all competitive levels. SP: Any advice you would like to share with individuals looking to get into the sports agency industry? BM: The main advice I would give to anyone starting out in the sports industry is to believe in yourself and constantly surround yourself with positive people that believe and pray for your success. If it’s your passion go for it. Make sure you are ready to work hard and take the lessons along the way. Don’t be afraid to research and learn something on your own if there is no one there to guide you. SP: How might an interested party contact you or McCallum Enterprise? BM: Contact Me: 704-390-5540 or [email protected] Sports Passion Magazine | 10 www.sportspassion.net