Feb. 3, 2010
720/560-2500 (C)
armani.rice@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Florida State University August 2004 - May 2005
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
May 2008 B.A. Journalism and Media Studies
EXPERIENCE
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Indianapolis, Indiana Brand Strategies and Events Intern June 2009 - Present
Supervised and led the NCAA Woman of the Year Legacy Garden project which explored the importance of the NCAA's mission Produced and provided program content for the NCAA Woman of the Year event Managed 2009 NCAA College Colors Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Coordinated marketing efforts at the Division I Football Championship and the DI Wrestling Championship by launching and managing the Division I Football and Division I Wrestling Championship Facebook fan pages Coordinated and managed the DI Wrestling Championship Fan Festival in Omaha, Nebraska Organized and managed the inaugural Battle of the Media All-Stars at the Division I Football Championship Provided technical, production, and communication support for the Dr. Myles Brand Tribute Managed the Be Well 5K and Be Well fitness classes at the 2010 NCAA Convention Provided technical, production, and communication support during the 2010 NCAA Convention Pendum LLC Denver, Colorado Customer Service Representative February 2009 - July 2009 Communicated with vendors to resolve business relationship problems Developed and managed service calls tracking database Student-Athlete, Tallahassee, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada August 2004 - May 2005 Florida State University and University of Nevada at Las Vegas Obtained ample sports knowledge and the ability to share it through creative writing and blogging Earned Mountain West Conference All-Academic honors Provided academic assistance and life skills leadership as a mentor for underclassmen Developed extensive team building, leadership and communication skills
ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Miles for Myles (2009): Participated in a three-mile race/walk to raise money and awareness for The Myles Brand Chair in Cancer Research Habitat for Humanity (2009): Assisted with construction on a home for an Indianapolis-area family Colorado Association of Black Journalist (2009-Present): Attended workshops and community outreach programs about job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists, and created awareness about how to increase the number of black journalist in management positions University of Nevada at Las Vegas Soccer Camp Counselor (2008): Trained campers on the fundamentals of soccer as well as more advanced skills while teaching the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie Women in Sports Community Day (2007-2008): Spoke with local Las Vegas-area girls groups about the importance of women in sports
HONORS
Mountain West Conference All-Academic Team (2006-2008) All-Mountain West Conference Second Team (2006) McDonald's High School All-American nominee (2004)
SKILLS
Event production and support
Creative writing, template writing
Proficient in new media, including extensive experience using Facebook, Twitter and blogs
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