SAEM Alumnus Julio Sepúlveda is an International Development Fellow for the Pittsburgh Pirates Alumni Profile
Meet Julio Sepúlveda '18
- Job Title & Employer
- Fellow, International Development, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Major/Program
- Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management
- College Activities
- Point Park Baseball Team
- Hometown
- Hormigueros, Puerto Rico; PRoBaseball High School & Academy in Cayey, Puerto Rico
- Now Living In
- Bradenton, Fla.
- Hobbies & Interests
- Reading, running, working out and watching sports
"Point Park has a very special campus in Downtown Pittsburgh, and the location allows its students to explore jobs or internship opportunities all around the city. It’s a unique environment where students from all over the world are experiencing high-level learning and professional development on a daily basis. Furthermore, Point Park’s athletic department has a tradition of winning and developing student-athletes on and off the field."
Describe your job duties as an International Development fellow with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
I mentor Latin American and other international players to ensure that they stay consistent in their transition, development of basic mental skills and performance-related tasks. I help to develop players as professionals, ensuring that cultural differences don’t limit their growth and potential.
What do you love about working in the sports industry?
I have always been passionate about sports since a very early age. Spending every day working in baseball doesn't feel like work, and that's what I love the most.
Why did you choose Point Park?
A classmate from PRoBaseball High School & Academy told me that he was going to play baseball at Point Park. After I did my research online, Point Park ended up being my top choice, so I decided to contact Coach Loren Torres. The SAEM program was exactly what I was looking for, and I knew it would increase my chances of finding a job opportunity in baseball when I graduated.
How did the SAEM program prepare you for your career?
I have done a good job so far thanks to all the classes that I took. The SAEM program is unique, and I felt very prepared for a career in baseball when I graduated. I am very grateful for the entire faculty at Point Park. They all helped me get to where I am today.
Why would you recommend Point Park to a prospective student?
Point Park has a very special campus in Downtown Pittsburgh, and the location allows its students to explore jobs or internship opportunities all around the city. It’s a unique environment where students from all over the world are experiencing high-level learning and professional development on a daily basis. Furthermore, Point Park’s athletic department has a tradition of winning and developing student-athletes on and off the field.
What career advice do you have for current SAEM students?
Believe in yourself, and go after your dreams. Make a plan, set short-term and long-term goals, stay focused and work hard to achieve them.