Niaga Mitchell-Cole

246 Covina Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78218 * (210) 269-0642 * Niagacole@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/niagamitchellcole

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
 Works well under pressure
 Proven organizational and time management skills
 Excellent interpersonal communication skills
 Very active in Community Volunteer Work
 Proven leadership skills developed as Captain of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Team

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Expected Grad Date: May 2018
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) May 2016

Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports, Event, and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

EXPERIENCE
Graduate Intern, Trinity University Women’s Basketball Oct 2017-Present
 Provide assistance in event management and athletic administration including staying up to date with
protocols for missed class.
 Maintain knowledge of event set-up processes, management and event break-down.
 Develop working knowledge of budget including allocation of resources for program needs.
 Exhibit leadership skills through coaching and mentoring of players including gaining knowledge of
behaviors and attitudes in order to motivate and coach to highest potential.
 Gain insight and working knowledge of NCAA legislation in order to maintain compliance.

Athletic Director – Student Success, San Antonio College April 2017-Present

 Responsible for the general oversight, and administration of the athletics programs.
 Arranges for facilities to practice and team competition.
 Schedules and coordinates athletic contests, and oversees travel arrangements for the athletic teams.
 Compiles information and statistics for the Title IX Report on athletic program support and participation
rate, and insures that this and other required reports are made and distributed in a timely manner.
 Accurately manage athlete eligibility.

Research Graduate Assistant, Various Faculty at UTSA Fall 2016-Present

 Performed research and literature reviews
 Identify and research UTSA Alumni who have graduated from the Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies program

Intern, NCAA Men’s Final Four San Antonio Local Organizing Committee June 2017-Sept 2017
 Researched sustainability of event and how it will be eco-friendly
 Identified and researched mementos which would be provided at Final Four 2018
 Provided tours of practice facilities to NCAA staff members
 Communicated with AirB&B, researching lodging for NCAA guests
 Organized interviews for candidates interested in becoming volunteer managers
 Marketing and outreach of Final Four 2018 in order to gain interest and momentum for volunteer
registration
Intern, UTSA Athletic Department Spring 2016
 Assist Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator with various tasks and projects
 Gain understanding of the varying components working together within an athletic department such as
Marketing, Communications, Development, Academics and Student-Athlete Welfare

Retail Management Intern, Nordstrom The Shops at La Cantera Summer 2015

 Provide exceptional customer service to clients within the shoe department
 Maintained product knowledge and stay up to date with trends in order to best meet customer needs
 Consistently maintained or exceeded daily sales goals
 Utilized communication and teamwork to meet department goals

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

 Women’s Basketball Athletic Scholarship, Captain, UTSA Fall 2012 – Spring 2016
 Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Vice President, UTSA Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
 San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship Fall 2012 – Spring 2016
 Student Athlete Association Committee, Member, UTSA Fall 2012 –Spring 2016
 Professional Business Women’s Society, Distinguished Member, UTSA Spring 2013-Spring 2016
 Junior Achievement February 2014-May 2014
 Dance A Thon, Volunteer, For The Kids April 2014
 Fashion Show, Volunteer, For The Kids October 2013
 Color Me Rad 5k Run, Volunteer/ Participant, Color Me Rad November 2013
 Volunteer Speaker, Dream Runners January 2012
 Roadrunner Scholarship, UTSA August 2012
 Volunteer, Walk for Cancer Survivors November 2012

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Computer Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Office, Photoshop and Windows Movie Maker
 Responsible, Enthusiastic, and Dependable