1. BRYAN H. RIDDICK
bryanhriddick@gmail.com 105 Nursery Ridge Lane, Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 446-7007
EDUCATION
Newberry College Newberry, SC
Bachelors of Science – Leisure Services and Sport Management (Cum Laude Graduate) May 2013
EXPERIENCE
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Program Assistant Aug. 2013-2014, Jul. 2015-Present
• Communicate with educators to assist with their state certification needs and promote school effectiveness.
• Manage electronic educator documentation receipt and labeling, including secure data and social security numbers.
IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION – SALUDA SHOALS PARK – Staff Member May 2012-Present
• Park Closing Ranger – Supervise evening staff members and be a point of contact for clients visiting the park.
• Holiday Lights on the River Event Staff – Assist in managing ticket sales, parking, and activities for the family.
• Various Administrative Positions – Front Desk, Rental Sales, Pass Sales, Park Greeter
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA – ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
• COLONIAL LIFE ARENA – Box Office Ticket Salesman Nov. 2013- May 2014, Aug. 2015-Present
• RICE ATHLETIC CENTER – Ticket Office Assistant May 2014-Sept. 2014
GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN – MINISTRY OF EDUCATION – Cultural Language Assistant Oct. 2014-May 2015
• Shared American culture and the English language through presentations on business, American history, and other
key education areas to twelve – thirty year old citizens of Spain. (Valladolid, Spain)
• Researched and organized travel to twenty countries over ten months, as well as created budgets for each trip.
BMW CELEBRITY PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT – Operations Committee Member Spring 2013
• Developed ideas and carried out solutions to various maintenance and safety concerns during the tournament.
• Assisted with managing signage throughout the course, as well as set up and break down of sponsor boxes.
• Monitored the celebrity stage entrance at the Party on the Plaza benefit concert. (Crowd Management Group, LLC)
INAUGURAL SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE ALL STAR BOWL – Intern Spring 2013
• Worked with all members of the Executive Committee to plan the logistical aspects of the event.
• Planned and coordinated sections of player check-in and planned utilization of volunteers.
STOKES-TRAINOR CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC – Executive Assistant / Intern Spring 2012-2013
• Worked closely with the owner on tasks including advertisements, sponsorships, and commercial production.
• Designed and organized all on site and off site events and displays to promote the dealership.
• Used Microsoft Office to create and present spreadsheets of service sales, advertisements, and other data.
NEWBERRY COLLEGE ALL CAMPUS EVENTS – PROGRAMMING BOARD – President Spring 2012-Fall 2012
• Managed a budget and organized members to plan and carry out events for students at Newberry College.
• Worked with performers and agents to negotiate contracts to bring performers and events to campus.
NEWBERRY COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION – President Spring 2011-2012
• Redesigned the NCSGA constitution and structure of the organization.
• Spoke at school assemblies and events in front of up to two thousand students, faculty, staff, and college visitors.
• Worked closely with students, college officials, and city officials in meetings and committees to work on common
goals, resolve issues, create new initiatives, and bridge the gap between the city and Newberry College.
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award Recipient 2008
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award Recipient 2012
• Newberry College Citizen of the Year Award Recipient 2012
• NC Student Government Association – Senior Class President, Sophomore Class Senator 2012-2013, 2010-2011
• Keep Newberry County Beautiful - Board Member 2012-2013
• Newberry College Orientation Leader 2011
• Phi Beta Lambda – Future Business Leaders of America 2011-2012
• Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity – Corresponding Secretary, Recruitment Chair, Alumni Relations Chair 2010-2012
• American Legion Palmetto Boys State Delegate and Court of Appeals Judge 2008
• Volunteer and Fundraiser - Home Works, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, Breast Cancer, MDA 2007 - Present
COMMITTEES – NEWBERRY COLLEGE
Presidential Search Campus Disciplinary Board Strategic Planning Student Engagement
Fine Arts Lectures Homecoming Bookstore Holiday Decorations