Derika N.

Reed
dreed116@rams.wssu.edu
Cell (336) 340-3402

Education
Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, Winston-Salem State University May 2019
Transfer Program, Guilford Technical Community College August 2013-May 2016

Related Experience
Spring Ball Practice Assistant, Football Program Winston-Salem State University
March 2019-April 2019
• Contributed in the execution of Spring Ball practice logistics
• Supported all needs related to fan service and experience; including player autograph sessions, giveaways and
promotions
• Assisted Football Operations and Coaching Staff with locker room set-ups/deliveries, charting plays, and play
book assembly

Media Relations Intern, Athletic Department Winston-Salem State University

January 2019-Present
• Serve as a media contact for sports as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations
• Assist in responding to and managing media requests, interviews, news conferences and photo sessions
• Aids in maintaining historical records, statistics and photographs among other important department
information

Compliance Intern, Athletic Department Winston-Salem State University

January 2019-Present
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer to monitor official visits from recruits
• Assist in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
• Provide academic counseling to student-athletes in areas including study skills, time management,
organizational skills, and methods for choosing balanced schedules, factoring in the demands of classes,
practicing, competing, and eligibility standards

Game Day Operations Intern, Athletic Department Winston-Salem State University

August 2017-Present
• Assist in planning, setting up for, and managing all game day activities for all home athletic events
• Involved in creating operational publications, such as inclement weather policies, emergency response plans,
heat management plans, and visiting team guides
• Helping manage parking passes, coordinating staffing needs, and assisting the Facility Director in upkeep of all
athletic facilities

Game Day Operations Intern Carolina Cobras April 2019-Present

• Prepare game notes and press releases to ensure effective coverage
• Helped with conversions, setups, tear downs, change-overs, and general building operations as necessary
• Set up equipment and assist with all in-game promotions

Other Experience August 2017-2018

Journalist Intern, The Argus Newspaper & HBCU Gameday
• Assisted in writing and researching accurate stories
• Supported in creating and uploading content onto newspaper’s website
• Helped in building contacts to maintain a flow of news
August 2017-2018
Public Relations Street Team, Winston-Salem State University
• Distributed posters, stickers, and flyers throughout the campus communities
• Advertised products and events on social media networks
• Spread brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing techniques