Derek Rivers Jr.
Memphis, TN
C: 901-***-**** E: adjjci@r.postjobfree.com @_NoNmeDRJ linkedin.com/in/derekriversjr
Education
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS.
Master of Science, Sport Administration degree candidate. Expected Dec 2021
GPA- 3.75/4.00
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS.
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology. Dec 2019
Major: Sports Studies * Minor: Pre-Law
GPA- 3.34/4.00
Relevant Coursework:
Sport Administration, Sport Funding, Sport Law, Sport Sponsorship
Professional Experience
Mississippi State University Athletics - Bulldog Club, Intern
Mississippi State University, MS Aug 2019 – May 2020
Host college game day information stands.
Assist with annual donor recognition events.
Display skills communicating with MSU alumni by cultivating new Bulldog Club memberships.
Exhibit excellent teamwork and leadership skills among 15 other interns.
Starkville Parks and Recreation, Intern
Starkville, MS May 2019 – Aug 2019
Maintained equipment and specific venue operations.
Managed recreational youth kickball and adult softball league.
Assisted with implementing revised risk management policies.
Bulldog Suites, Ambassador
Mississippi State University, MS Oct 2018 – Mar 2019
Assist with football and baseball game day hospitality.
Displayed a zealous, uplifting spirit to all fans and spectators.
SEC Network and Hail State Productions, Student Intern/ Student Worker
Mississippi State University, MS Oct 2017 – April 2018
Assisted with pre-game and post-game camera operations.
Facilitated the main floor camera operator as a camera assistant.
Displayed tremendous collaboration for live-to-air content.
Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience
StarkVegas Futbol Jamboree, Field Manager
Mississippi State University, MS April 2018 & April 2019
Assisted with soccer event operations.
Conceptualize and coordinate Championship bracket organization.
Honors
Bulldog Club, Donor Cultivator of the Year Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Mississippi State University, 2x President’s Scholar. Jan 2019 – July 2019
Mississippi State University, 2x Dean’s Scholar. Fall 2016 & Fall 2019