Derek A. Carter
Cell: xxx-xxx-xxxx
E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxxx
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2012 Director of Athletics
-Present Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
 Oversee entire operations of Department of Athletics
 Created strategic five year initiatives based on MC 2020 strategic plan
 Formulate long/short term college wide athletic budgets
 Provide oversight for all college wide intramural programs
 Supervise all fund raising and gift activities
 Coordinate all athletic scheduling for team competition
 Establish strategies for academic success and retention
 Develop marketing and community engagement programs
 Serve on College wide - Closing Achievement Gap Committee
 Serve on College wide - Athlete Student Advising Committee
 Serve on College wide - Athletic Eligibility Work Group
 Serve on College wide - Compliance/Ethics Committee
 Serve on College wide - Title IX Work Group
 Region 20 Championships in Baseball, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and
Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field
May 2009 Director of Athletics
-June 2012 Delaware State University, Dover, DE
 Member of President’s Administrative Council
 Established a five year plan to reduce overall athletic budget
 Incorporated Title IX workshops for staff/students
 Created new corporate sponsorship and annual giving models
 Revised and updated department athletic policy manual
 Oversaw budget of over $11 million
 Initiated development plan to enhance football press box
 Led MEAC for students selected to Commissioner’s All-Academic Team
 Established Athletic Director’s Commencement Breakfast
 Re-established Athletic Hall of Fame
 Increased season ticket sales for football and basketball by 45%
 Won four conference championships
 Oversaw the creation of new mascot
 Provided supervision and leadership to all phases of athletic department
July 2003 Director of Athletics
-May 2009 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
 Served on President’s Cabinet
 Served on Executive Leadership Team
 Served on Enrollment Management Council
 Provided effective leadership to all intercollegiate athletic programs
 Managed budget of $3 million
 Served as adjunct instructor, Sport Management Program, Physical Education
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Supervised coaching and administrative staff
Initiated agreement with Daktronics for new football score board
Chaired CIAA Athletic Director’s Committee
Monitored internal and external operations
July 2001 Director of Athletics
-July 2003 Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
 Provided supervision and leadership to all intercollegiate athletic programs
 Managed $2.7 million athletic budget
 Developed annual fund raising plan
 Oversaw game management operations
 Coordinated athletic fundraising and marketing
 Monitored internal and external operations
 Coordinated athletic hall of fame selections
July 2000 Director, Monogram Club
-July 2001 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Coordinated all Monogram Club fundraising efforts
 Managed Monogram Club budget
 Coordinated reunion activities for past Virginia Tech athletes
 Published two newsletters annually
 Developed and coordinated merchandising programs
 Reviewed and revised the constitution and by-laws of the club
 Fostered positive relations with all former Virginia Tech letter-winners
 Coordinated meetings for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
July 1998 Athletic Director
-July 2000 Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, VA
 Served as primary administrator for interscholastic athletic program
 Prepared and administered the entire athletic budget
 Supervised coaching staff for 29 teams
 Administered academic requirement of eligibility for participation
 Prepared team competition schedules
 Coordinated all athletic fundraising efforts
 Assumed responsibility for requisitions of athletic equipment, uniforms and
supplies
 Managed all event and game operation personnel
 Supervised all game ticket sells
July 1997 Assistant Athletic Director/Olympic Sports
-July 1998 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Served as an official representative of the University at institutional,
conference, and national meetings as requested by the Director of Athletics
 Served as the primary administrator over selected Olympic sports programs
 Prepared event and competition schedules in conjunction with head coaches
 Assisted with administration of institutional compliance with NCAA legislation
relative to sports programs
 Supervised the coordination of conference championships and post-season
events
 Assisted with Hokie Club activities related to fundraising efforts
 Supervised the coordination of all NCAA and institutional drug testing
July 1996 Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance
-July 1997 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Ensured athletic department adhered to NCAA and conferences rules and
regulations
Served as committee member for Title IX intercollegiate expansion plan
Completed and updated all NCAA squad list for over 500 students
Supervised NCAA and departmental drug testing
Prepared NCAA eligibility waivers and appeals
Conducted rules education seminars for departmental coaches and staff
Coordinated sports agent education programs
September 1994 Assistant Athletic Director/Student Life
-July 1996 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Supervised the Office of Student Life staff
 Prepared and maintained office budgets
 Initiated the NCAA Champs/Life Skills Program
 Supervised community involvement programs for student-athletes
 Developed strategies for the career development program
 Participated in the “Hokie Club” Spring Tour
August 1991 Assistant Director of Student Life/Career Development
-September 1994 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
 Implemented career development programs for student-athletes
 Organized community involvement programs
 Monitored academic progress of post-eligible student-athletes
 Conducted agent education workshops for designated student-athletes
September 1989 Administrative Intern, Office of Student Life
-August 1991 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
 Provided daily academic, athletic, and social counseling for student-athletes
 Coordinated workshops with the career development office
 Monitored study hall and various tutorial sessions
August 1988 Graduate Assistant Football Coach
-June 1989 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
January 1986 Marketing Representative, Xerox Corporation
-August 1988 Arlington, VA
 Sold and leased office equipment machines
 Managed accounts within a specified territory
 Negotiated new business accounts daily
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Tournament Director, NJCAA Region 20 Men’s and Women’s Soccer (2015)
Tournament Director, MDJUCO Men’s/Women’s Basketball (2015)
Named Industry Leader Presenter, Minority Opportunities Athletic Association
(2014)
Member, MDJUCO Men’s/Women’s Basketball Tournament Committee (2014)
Graduate, Montgomery College Management Training Program (2013-2014)
Served as Lead Administrator for NJCAA Region XX Baseball Tournament
(2013)
Developed long term plans for Delaware State University football stadium
enhancements (2012)
NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee Member (2011-2012)
NCAA Division I Football Issues Committee Member (2011-2012)
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Led MEAC with 98 students selected to Commissioner’s All-Academic Team
(2010-2011)
Served as reviewer for NCAA certification process (2009-2012)
Participant, Villa 7, Virginia Commonwealth University/Nike (2010-2011)
Initiated Delaware State Athletic Director’s Academic Honors Breakfast (2010)
Re-established The Delaware State Athletic Hall of Fall (2010)
Participated in MEAC/SWAC Football Classic, Orlando, FL (2010)
MEAC Conference Bowling Championship (2010)
President, CIAA Athletic Director’s Association (2009)
Recipient, CIAA Jeanette A. Lee Athletic Administration Award (2009)
EDUCATION
Sports Management Institute, “The Executive Program”
University of Notre Dame/University of South Carolina
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
M.S. , Sport Management
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
B.S. , Marketing Education
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Member, Montgomery College Foundation, Inc.
Member, Crofton Football Board of Directors
Past Member, NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee
Past Member, Board of Directors, Philadelphia Sports Congress
Member, National Alliance for Two Year Collegiate Athletic Administrators
Member, Minority Opportunities Athletic Association
Member, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
Board Member, Crofton Athletic Council, Crofton, MD
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