{"id":12579,"date":"2025-05-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=12579"},"modified":"2025-05-13T09:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:14:03","slug":"alumni-series-kylee-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/alumni-series-kylee-sparks\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Series: Kylee Sparks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\u201cTarleton is more than just a university\u2014 it\u2019s a place that truly supports you. From the smaller class sizes to welcoming campus traditions, it\u2019s a place where you can grow, get involved, and find your people.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylee Sparks <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For some, the idea of going to college close to home can feel less than encouraging. At times, it can hinder some students’ ability to connect and grow beyond what they\u2019ve known their entire lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for others, it can mean planting new roots in a path you\u2019ve been forging your entire life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Tarleton State University alumna and Granbury native Kylee Sparks, it was the latter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing up in Granbury, Sparks was unintentionally programmed to believe that Tarleton State was too close to home to attend. However, everything changed the moment she set foot on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs cheesy as it sounds, when I visited Tarleton\u2019s campus it felt like home the moment I arrived. I was drawn to the close-knit community, the welcoming atmosphere, and the smaller class sizes that made it easier to build real connections with professors and classmates. Tarleton offered the perfect balance of opportunity, tradition, and connection,\u201d Sparks said. 
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Once here, Kylee dove into the many involvement opportunities Tarleton State has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was a proud member of Delight Ministries, Phi Mu, the American Marketing Association and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it was her time in Phi Mu that truly shaped her time here at Tarleton State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c Phi Mu had the biggest impact on my college journey\u2014serving as Chapter President taught me how to manage and support a team, sharpened my leadership skills, and ultimately led to me being honored as Greek Person of the Year,\u201d Sparks shared.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to serving as both the Treasurer and President during her time in Phi Mu, Sparks was able to contribute philanthropically at both the local and national levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kylee\u2019s involvement did not stop with her philanthropic initiatives. She also served as the President of the American Marketing Association during her senior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese organizations opened the door to even more opportunities, including the College of Business Student Advisory Board, Upper-Level Honors College, Order of Omega, and Delta Mu Delta. Taking on a leadership role at Tarleton can truly help you step out of your shell, and build great experiences,\u201d Sparks said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her involvement on campus not only earned her the John Tarleton Spirit Award during her final semester at Tarleton State, but also led to real-world marketing opportunities that later benefited her professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kylee graduated from Tarleton State in 2022 with her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Marketing with a minor in Management.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Shortly after crossing the stage, Sparks began working full-time as a Marketing Manager at Barefoot Campus Outfitter. 
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\u201cAt Barefoot, we have multiple brands, and I primarily oversee our marketing strategy for our Venture19 brand, including social media management, new collections, campaign planning, in-store events, partnerships, and content creation. I also assist with seasonal promotions, product launches, and creative branding across all brands. My time at Tarleton State absolutely helped prepare me for this role. I found my current job listed on Tarleton\u2019s Handshake platform a month before graduating. Tarleton gave me hands-on leadership experiences in student organizations, and courses that strengthened my communication skills<\/em>,\u201d Sparks said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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