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candy rice
607 S Center Street ~ Grove City, PA 16127
724.450.1850 ~ ricecolors@yahoo.com
Education
MBA, Leadership Emphasis
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Pending
Bachelor of Arts, Theology, Music, Spanish (Cum Laude)
Pillsbury College, Owatonna, MN May 1993
Academic Highlights - Organizational Behavior; Executive Leadership and Management; Effective Executive Communication; Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management; International Business.
Professional Experience | |
2000-present | Full-time Graduate Student |
1998-2000 | No Sweat Computer Consulting - Kansas City, MO and Williamstown, MA Small Business Owner - Created and managed small business venture. Trained 250 clients in 15 software applications. Authored and self-publishes 2 computer learning guides for sport professionals and senior citizens. Developed 4 websites. |
1999-2000 | Green Mountain College - Poultney, VT NCAA Compliance Director / Women's Volleyball Coach - Coordinated First Year transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Recommended training schedules to meet full compliance within a 2-year timeline. Produced 1 department policy handbook. Assembled and coached an inexperienced team of 9 to best record in 2 years. |
1998-2000 | Berkshire Community College - Pittsfield, MA Community College of Vermont - Bennington, VT Johnson County Community College - Kansas City, KS Software Instructor - Taught 11 courses for college-age, adult, and senior citizen degree-seeking learners. Developed curriculum for 3 new courses. Assessed student progress and identified areas of expertise and needed improvement. |
1997-1998 | Vatterott College - Kansas City, MO Business Software Instructor - Developed curriculum for 3 new courses. Taught 13 courses for degree-seeking learners. Wrote and conducted student progress assessments. |
1996-1997 | Lincoln Elementary School - Owatonna, MN Kid's Korner - Owatonna, MN Education Assistant / Assistant Teacher - Taught 4th grade special reading units and assisted with computer projects and grading for 5th grade students. Assisted preschool teacher with learning-oriented daycare for 3-5-year-olds. |
1996-1997 | Mobile Baptist Christian Academy - Mobile, AL Teacher - Taught senior high Spanish I and Theology classes. Wrote syllabi and developed new courses for 2 classes. Wrote examinations and gave classroom instruction. |
1996-1996 | Owatonna Tool Company (SPx) - Owatonna, MN Human Resources Generalist - Created a streamlined system to process and track 2000 applications. Synchronized applicant testing and interview scheduling. |
1993-1995 | Pillsbury College - Owatonna, MN Women's Volleyball Coach / Executive Assistant - Coached a diverse team of 11 and implemented first-ever use of plyometric jump training. Coordinated 2 commencement exercises and 3 semester course registration sessions. Assisted Dean of Academics and Faculty. |
Volunteer Experience
Western Pennsylvania Family Center - Pittsburgh, PA; Editor and Proofreader, 2001-present.
Grove City College - Grove City, PA; Men's Basketball Game Management, 2000-present.
Williams College - Williamstown, MA; Men's Basketball Game Management, 1999-2000.
Calvary College - Kansas City, MO; Sports Information and Statistics Management,
1997-1999.
Skills Summary
Graduate student with 2 years' business ownership experience, 3 years' experience in team
building and management, and 5 years' experience in computer training and curriculum
development. Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills in business and sport.
Demonstrated writing and design skills in print and online media.
Management Skills - Small Business Ownership; Leadership and Planning; Team Building and Facilitation; Motivation and Personality Study; Project Coordination; Data Assembly and Presentation.
Software Skills - Microsoft Windows; Word; Access; Excel; PowerPoint; Publisher; Outlook; Internet Explorer; Netscape Navigator; AOL; Adobe PageMaker; Microsoft FrontPage; Microsoft Image Composer; HTML; QuickBooks Pro.
Courses Taught - Application-specific courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe PageMaker, and QuickBooks Pro; Beginning Windows; Advanced Windows; Keyboarding; Introduction to Computers; Integrated Software Applications; Browsing the World Wide Web.
Foreign Language Skills - Some Spanish and French.
Publications
The Coach's Computer Resource - Project-based, step-by-step software learning guide
for sport professionals. Copyright 1999. ISBN 0-9673896-0-7.
The Senior's Computer Resource - Project-based, step-by-step software learning guide for senior citizens. Copyright 1999. ISBN 0-9673896-3-1.
Green Mountain College Athletic Department Policy Handbook - First-ever department policy manual.
Sport-Specific Program and Tournament Guides - 10 glossy four-color and self-published black-and-white program guides featuring photos, player biographies, college and team information, and regional advertisements.
Web Sites Created
ckrice.4t.com/index.htm -
My Portfolio Site
nosweat.tripod.com -
No Sweat Consulting Site
ricelife.tripod.com - My Photography Gallery Site
sharimayministries.tripod.com - New Christian Artist Site
gmcvb.tripod.com - Green
Mountain College Volleyball Site
hoopskills.tripod.com -
HoopSkills Basketball Development Company Site
joyinam.tripod.com - Joy
in the Morning Motivational Speaker Site
Awards and Achievements
Small Business Owner, 1998-2000.
Keyboardist for community production of Fiddler on the Roof, 1994.
Vice-President and Secretary, College Class Leadership, 1989-1990, 1991-1992.
Member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1993.
Outstanding Female Leadership Award for Athletics, 1993.
NCCAA All-American Athlete, Women's Basketball, 1993.
NCAA All-American Scholar-Athlete, Women's Volleyball, 1993.
Member fo Dean's List 7 semesters, 1990-1993.
Team Captain, Volleyball and Basketball, 1990-1993.
Winner of 4 Most Valuable Player Awards in 2 sports, 1990-1993.
Vocal and Keyboard Member of Traveling Music Ensemble, 1989-1992.
Winner of ACT Scholarship, 1989-1990.
Site design by Candy Rice.