Shannon Young

Program Manager, FSU Sales Institute
Shannon Young
Staff
Location
226 RBB
Phone
850-644-9657
Education

Master of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Associate in Arts Degree 
Associate in Science Degree in Medical Assisting

Areas of Expertise

Contracts and Negotiations
Logistics
Risk Management and Event Safety
Project Management
Financial Planning

Shannon has more than 16 years of experience in the area of education, 11 years of experience in event planning, and a total of 19 years in consumer relations and administrative experience.

Shannon is responsible for the design and management of event funds for the various events hosted by the College of Business Sales Institute. This includes, but is not limited to, the planning and execution of the world-renowned International Collegiate Sales Competition and the Sales Educators’ Academy; the Seminole Sales Showcase, the Hail and Farewell, and the Professional Sales Team Bootcamp. Shannon provides support in the area of Financial Management by maintaining the departmental financial plan and accounting system. Shannon also works closely with the current Corporate Sponsors, as well as, works to recruit new donors in support of the FSU Sales Department and its Mission.

Interesting Facts

Shannon enjoys spending leisurely time with her daughter Keyana, son Tyree, and mother. She is also an avid fisherwoman with her biggest catch being a 30 lb. Black Drum.

Honors and Awards
  • Florida State University College of Business, Ingenuity Award, 2021
  • FSAE Naylor Association Solutions New Member Grant, 2017
  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) Designation for Event Planners 8/14/16-12/31/2026
  • Certified Crowd Manager 10/28/15-10/28/18
  • Florida State University College of Business, Core Values Award, 2014
  • Association of Florida Colleges, Platinum Chapter, Historian 2011, 2010, 2009 
  • Association of Florida Colleges, Unsung Hero Award, 2010, 2008