RAN ZHOU
Curriculum Vitae
PhD Student
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
College of Health and Human Performance
University of Florida
Email: zhou123celia@ufl.edu
Tel: (352)278-2979
EDUCATION
Beijing Sport University
College of Management
Master in Sports Economy and Industry, Sports Humanity and Sociology
September, 2012-June, 2015
Degree Thesis: The Study on Development Strategy of Sports Tourism in the City of
Guilin
Beijing Sport University
College of Management
Bachelor in Sports Industry Management
October, 2008-June, 2012
Degree Thesis: Study on the Functional Development of Beijing Sport Venues’
Public Service Network
LANGUAGE COMPETENCE
TOEFL 106 Score
GRE 322 Score
BEC (Business English Certificate) Higher- Awarded by Cambridge University
Examination Board
RESEARCH
Projects
PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (35% effort) Co-PI: Xu, Y. The Sustainability of
2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Legacy. Beijing Reform and Development Institute,
Total: ￥40,000. (Jul. 2014-Dec. 2014)
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● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (33% effort) Co-PI: Xu, H., Xu, Y. Study on the
Potential and Approach to the Sports Industry Development in China. Ministry of
Science and Technology of China, Total: ￥50,000. (Sep. 2014-Dec. 2014)
● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (20% effort) Co-PI: Xu, H., Xu, Y., Tian, C.,
Kang, Lu. Study on the Operating Plan for Tai Chi Sports Centre in Jiaozuo, Henan.
Jiaozuo Sports Bureau, Henan Province, Total: ￥50,000. (Sep. 2014-Dec. 2014)
● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (40% effort) Co-PI: Wei, K., Xie, S., Chen, S. The
Construction of Public Service Network of Beijing Olympic Venues. Beijing Olympic
City Development Association, Total: ￥150,000. (Jun. 2013-Jul. 2014)
● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (25% effort) Co-PI: Song X., Xu, Y., Xing, B.
Planning of Sports, Culture, Science and Technology Park of Beijing Sport University.
Beijing Sport University, Total: ￥40,000. (Oct. 2013-Feb. 2014)
● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (38% effort) Co-PI: Xu, H. Planning of 2013
Chinese Billiard Championship. Multi-ball Games Administrative Centre of General
Administration of Sport of China, Total: ￥20,000. (Apr. 2013-Jun. 2013)
● PI: Lin, X., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (15% effort) Co-PI: Li A., Chen W., Li S., Xu, H.
Study on the Institutional Reform of Large Public Sports Venues in China. National
Social Science Foundation, Total:￥220,000. (Dec. 2012-Dec. 2013)
● PI: Zhang, Q., Co-PI: Zhou, R., (22% effort) Co-PI: Lin, X., Li J., Zhang C.
Marketing Program for Table Tennis Training Institution in Jiangsu Province. Jiangsu
Nantong Table Tennis Training Institution, Total:￥30,000. (Mar. 2011-Sep. 2011)
Peer reviewed Conference abstracts and presentations
Zhou, R. & Xu, Y. (Jun. 2015). The Study on the Public Service Network for
Sport Facilities in China. Paper presented at 2015 ISSA World Congress of Sociology
of Sport. Paris, France.
● Xu, Y. & Zhou, R. (Jun. 2015). The Study on the Operation Model of China’s
Ski Resort. Paper presented at 2015 ISSA World Congress of Sociology of Sport.
Paris, France.
● Zhou, R. & Xu, Y. (Aug. 2014). The Study on the Alienation Phenomenon of
Competitive Sports in China. Paper presented at 2014 Incheon Asian Games
International Sport Science Congress. Incheon, Korea.
● Xu, Y. & Zhou, R. (Aug. 2014). Factors Impact Chinese College Students’
Consuming Intention on Participative Sport. Paper presented at 2014 Incheon Asian
Games International Sport Science Congress. Incheon, Korea.
● Zhou, R. (Jul. 2014). The Research on the Alienation of Men in Competitive
Sports in China from the Perspective of Karl Marx. Paper presented at 2014 ISSA
World Congress of Sociology of Sport. Beijing, China.
● Zhou, R. & Sun, B. (Dec. 2013). Innovative Study on Profit Patterns of Billiard
Events in China-Taking Chinese Billiard Personal Amateur Points Race as an
Example. Paper presented at Kaohsiung International Sport Industry Forum 2013.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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●Zhou, R. (Nov. 2013). The Research on Current Situation of Chinese Billiard
Development. Paper presented at The 7th National Sports Industry Academic
Conference. Suzhou, China.
●Zhou, R & Fang, X. (Dec. 2011). The Research on Risk Management of College
Sports. Paper presented at The 9th National Sports Science Conference. Shanghai,
China.
●Zhou, R. & Li, S. (May 2011). The Innovative Study of Establishing Beijing
College Community of Fitness. Paper accepted by The 26th World University Games
Academic Committee. Shenzhen, China.
●Li, S. & Zhou, R. (May 2011). The Study on Sports Consumption of College
Students Based on Experience. Paper accepted by The 26th World University Games
Academic Committee. Shenzhen, China.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (in Chinese)
Zhou, R. & Sun, B. (Jan. 2014). The Study on Profit Patterns of Billiard Events
in China. Modern Economic Information (1), 275-276.
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Note: Chinese characters and print setting are more condense in China which results in less
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AWARDS AND HONORS
2015Outstanding Graduate in Beijing
Awarded by Beijing Education Committee
● 2014 Prize of Activity and Practice
Awarded by College of Management, Beijing Sport University
● 2014 Excellent Student in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2013 National Scholarship for Graduates in China
Awarded by the National Ministry of Education
● 2013 Excellent Student in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2012 Outstanding Graduate in Beijing
Awarded by Beijing Education Committee
● 2011 First-Class Scholarship in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2011 Excellent Student in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2010 Second-Class Scholarship in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2010 Excellent Student in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2010 National College Debating Contest Award of Excellence
Awarded by CETV (China Educational Television)
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2010 National College Students English Contest Second Prize
Awarded by Foreign Language Teaching & Research Association in China
● 2009 National Scholarship for Undergraduates in China
Awarded by the National Ministry of Education
● 2009 Excellent Student in Beijing Sport University
Awarded by Beijing Sport University
● 2009 Beijing Sport University English Speech Contest Final Six
Awarded by Beijing Foreign Studies University
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Internship in the Department of Media Rights, CCTV Sports and Entertainment
Company
April, 2014-July, 2014
● Marketing planning: Including advertising and sponsorship issues with La
Liga/Bundesliga/NBA/ICC
● Data collection and analysis: Including sponsorship, broadcasting, marketing
information related to FIFA World Cup, European professional leagues, and TV
sports shows
● Interpretation and translation
● Foreign exchanges
● Weekly bulletin editing.
Assistant for Foreign Affairs of College of Management
September, 2012-Dec, 2014
● Contacted and invited international sports experts and student groups to Beijing
Sport University College of Management
● Planned, propagandized and organized lectures, seminars and meetings
● Set arrangement for flights, accommodation and activities for international
academic visitors
● Received, accompanied and translated for international visitors during the
academic exchanges
● Made summary reports to the Foreign Affairs Department of the university
(International sports experts and student groups that have been received come from
various institutions, including:
University of Florida, German National Olympic Committee, Florida State University,
Syracuse University, University of South Carolina, National Taiwan Normal
University, SportBusiness Group, International Sociology of Sport Association, North
Carolina State University, Saint Leo University, PROS Consulting, etc.)
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Construction of Sports Online-a sport information website
October, 2012-June, 2013
Took in charge of the whole team and organized the entire project.
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Designed the system structure and functional modules
Supervised the technical construction and art design
Constructed the database
Website Marketing
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Internship in Department of Athletes, Beijing Marathon Committee
September, 2012- November, 2012
Dealt with affairs related to foreign marathon athletes and their agents
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Internship in Sports Channel, SINA Internet Company
May, 2012- August, 2012
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Participated in London Olympic Games series report
Edited webpage contents and updated daily news
Propaganda in social networks
Part time in BROAD HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Company
March, 2012- May, 2012
Promoted IA (International Award for Young People) Program in China
Gave presentations in universities and colleges around Beijing
Contacted education institutions and non-profit organizations for partnership
Took charge of the registration
Translated and edited the IA Guidebook
Assistant Counsellor for freshmen in the College of Management
February, 2012- May, 2012
Dealt with students daily affairs
Helped establish Student Committee and student clubs
Organized collective activities
Internship in Personnel Management Division, the State General Administration
of Sport
August, 2011-January, 2012
● Maintained and improved database of personnel of the Administration
● Managed files, records and materials
● Compiled annual personnel statistics
● Engaged in Annual Assessment in the Administration and its subordinate units
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