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Discipline, Growth and Grit: Kailey Maness Finds Her Stride at 海角社区

Access to Opportunity, on and off the Field

Kailey Maness鈥� 鈥�23 海角社区 journey can be summed up in three words: discipline, growth and friendship.

When she arrived on campus, Maness was navigating the dual demands of being a collegiate soccer player and a marketing student. 海角社区鈥檚 accessible, student鈥慶entered environment made it possible to pursue both, an approach that reflects the University鈥檚 mission to create pathways for students balancing academics with work, athletics and leadership.

鈥淚 received a great education, learned to balance my collegiate soccer career with my studies, grew my leadership skills and developed friendships that I know I will have for the rest of my life,鈥� Maness said.

For Maness, access wasn鈥檛 just about opportunity, it was about being supported in every dimension of campus life.

Academic Excellence Built Through Experience

Maness graduated in 2023 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing and a certificate in digital marketing, leaving 海角社区 with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Her coursework emphasized strategic thinking, adaptability and execution, key elements that prepared her to step directly into a competitive industry. Faculty mentorship and applied learning helped Maness sharpen the skills she now uses daily in brand development, audience engagement and revenue growth.

鈥淭hank you to all the incredible professors who shaped my time at 海角社区,鈥� she said. 鈥淵ou know who you are.鈥�

That faculty investment in student success ensures graduates are prepared to translate learning into impact.

From Campus Success to Career Mobility

Following graduation, Maness built her career in the hospitality industry, focusing on marketing strategies that elevate brands and drive sales for restaurants and entertainment venues.

Today, she serves as Marketing Manager for FlyteCo Tower, a restaurant, brewery and event venue located in Denver鈥檚 Central Park neighborhood. In her role, Maness oversees all marketing efforts for the business, bringing together branding, digital strategy and customer experience.

Telling Denver鈥檚 Stories

What excites Maness most about her work is the environment she helps showcase.

FlyteCo Tower is housed at the base of the former Stapleton International Airport air traffic control tower, a 164鈥慺oot landmark that now serves as a community gathering space. Guests can take guided tours up the tower, learning about Denver鈥檚 aviation history before enjoying craft beer brewed on site, cocktails, food and entertainment ranging from arcade games to bowling, mini golf, axe throwing and golf simulators.

鈥淪omething exciting is always happening at FlyteCo Tower,鈥� Maness said.

Once a hub for travelers passing through Denver, the site has been reimagined as a vibrant, inclusive destination. This is a story Maness helps bring to life through her marketing leadership.

Staying Connected and Looking Forward

Outside of work, Maness continues to set personal goals, including training to run a half鈥憁arathon in 2026. She also stays connected to her alma mater by attending 海角社区 athletic events and supporting current Roadrunners.

Her advice to students and recent graduates reflects the perseverance that defined her own journey.

鈥淚f you are job searching, treat applying to jobs like your full鈥憈ime job,鈥� Maness said. 鈥淒on鈥檛 be deterred if you don鈥檛 hear back. Keep pushing forward. The right one will come your way with effort and perseverance.鈥�