Simone Priebe is an International MBA Candidate at the University of South Carolina, where studies focus on International/Global Studies, building on a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Hispanic Studies from Pepperdine University. As a D1 Collegiate Athlete, Simone has developed strong time management skills and academic support experience through roles such as a Student-Athlete Tutor at Pepperdine. This role involved training peers on time management strategies for academic and athletic success. Currently serving as a Marketing Intern at PayIt since May 2023, Simone previously gained experience in marketing and customer relations at La Costa Beach Club, where effective public relations skills were utilized to manage elite client interactions and events. Additionally, as a Sales Representative at Cutco Vector Marketing Corp, Simone ranked among the top sales performers during a significant transition to remote sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic.