Nicole Thomas is pursuing a Masters in Public Health Education from UNCG, expected to graduate in May 2018 with a 3.96 GPA. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNCG in 2016 with a 3.7 GPA. She was a Division I softball player at UNCG from 2013-2016 where she received numerous academic and athletic honors. She has held internships analyzing concussion data and working on an intervention to reduce risky drinking in college athletes. She has also coached softball and worked as a graduate research assistant and teacher's assistant.
Nicole Thomas is pursuing a Masters in Public Health Education from UNCG, expected to graduate in May 2018 with a 3.96 GPA. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNCG in 2016 with a 3.7 GPA. She was a Division I softball player at UNCG from 2013-2016 where she received numerous academic and athletic honors. She has held internships analyzing concussion data and working on an intervention to reduce risky drinking in college athletes. She has also coached softball and worked as a graduate research assistant and teacher's assistant.
Nicole Thomas is pursuing a Masters in Public Health Education from UNCG, expected to graduate in May 2018 with a 3.96 GPA. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNCG in 2016 with a 3.7 GPA. She was a Division I softball player at UNCG from 2013-2016 where she received numerous academic and athletic honors. She has held internships analyzing concussion data and working on an intervention to reduce risky drinking in college athletes. She has also coached softball and worked as a graduate research assistant and teacher's assistant.
Nicole Thomas is pursuing a Masters in Public Health Education from UNCG, expected to graduate in May 2018 with a 3.96 GPA. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNCG in 2016 with a 3.7 GPA. She was a Division I softball player at UNCG from 2013-2016 where she received numerous academic and athletic honors. She has held internships analyzing concussion data and working on an intervention to reduce risky drinking in college athletes. She has also coached softball and worked as a graduate research assistant and teacher's assistant.
Education Masters of Public Health Education (MPH) Expected graduation- May 2018 University of North Carolina at Greensboro GPA: 3.96
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, May 2016
Concentration in Sports Medicine University of North Carolina at Greensboro GPA: 3.70
Academic UNCG, August 2012-2016
• Capital one Academic All-American May 2016 • Three-time Capital One Academic All-District 2014, 2105, 2016 • Three-time Southern Conference Honor Roll May 2014, 2015, 2016 • National Society of Leadership and Success 2014-2016 • Golden Chain Honor Society May 2015-2016
Leadership Division I Softball Student-Athlete, UNCG, August 2013-2016 • Three-time NFCA All Region (Mideast) May 2014, 2015, 2016 • Three-time First team All Southern Conference May 2014, 2015, 2016 • Three-time SoCon player of the week March 2014, 2015, 2016 • BCBNSC Blue Chip Performer of the week 2014, 2015 • UNCG Offensive Player of the Year 2015 • UNCG Female Athlete of the Year Nominee 2015
UNCG Softball Camp Instructor, September 2012-2016
• Supervised and created positive relationships with groups of athletes ages 5-10.
• Coordinated drills to increase players’ skills and dynamics.
National Puerto Rico Softball Federation, June-August 2015
• Pitcher and hitter for Team Valencianas from Juncos, Puerto Rico. • Competed in the championship for the first time in Team Valencianas history.
Ambassador to UNCG Softball 2012-2014
• Represented Athletics and UNCG while touring potential players around campus.
• Created bonds with potential players and past alumni representing UNCG.
Work Experience Intern, BrainCARE Research Institute, Elon University, North Carolina, January 2018- present • Managed and analyzed concussion data covering both club athletes and varsity student-athletes at Elon University to further understand why athletes are underreporting sports-related concussions. • Conducted a SWOT analysis to expand partnerships and collaborations outside of the BrainCARE. Graduate Research Assistant; Institute to Promote Athlete Health and Wellness, Greensboro, North Carolina, August 2016- present • Supported the implementation and dissemination of research being conducted on myPlaybook, a web-based behavioral intervention designed to decrease alcohol and other drug abuse among collegiate student-athletes. • Contributed to the development of new myPlaybook modules by helping create initial outlines of module scripts, reviewing scripts, and reviewing alpha versions. • Collaborated with student-athletes and campus administrators to create customized implementation strategies and strategies for overcoming barriers to effective implementation. • Assisted in the College Athlete Risky Drinking Study (CARDS) by assisting in survey building, assisting with random assignment, and coordinating the implementation in the surveys.
Youth Softball Coach, NC Spartans, Greensboro, North Carolina, August 2016-
present • Provided instruction to middle and high school age players that implemented proper hitting and pitching mechanics. • Taught fundamentals of not simply softball but of good sportsmanship, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of confidence. • Organized and ran a softball hitting clinic.
Camp Instructor, English in Action, Korneuburg, Austria, May-August 2017
• Delivered English language lessons through the use of sports and movement. • Used a variety of instructional strategies to provide excellence to students of all ability levels. • Participated in on-going planning development of curriculum.
Professional Softball Player, Vienna M-Stars, Austrian Softball League, Vienna,
Austria, May-September 2017 • Pitcher and centerfielder for the Vienna M-Stars. • Pitched program’s first perfect game.
Graduate Teachers Assistant, University of North Carolina at Greensboro,
Greensboro, North Carolina, January-May 2017 • Facilitated learning of medical terminology through an online, audio-visual course. • Provided assistance and recommendations for students to improve language comprehension skills. • Corresponded daily with students through inter-campus communication via email and canvas.
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach, Elon University, North Carolina, February-
May 2017 • Assisted and monitored in training sessions with pitchers. • Supported coaching staff and assisted in day-to-day operations for the team. • When needed, counseled players helping them with social and educational concerns and overcoming obstacles.
• Greeted customers and determined needs and wants. • Provided advice to clients on particular products or services.
• Created a positive relationship with customers to build rapport.
Senior Advisor; Vector Marketing, Irvine, California, July-August 2014
• Selected among a 30 roster staff as a Rising Star and Key Staff member.
• Conducted an effective marketing plan which achieved export of a product in single households.
• Achieved a leadership role by sharing success through field training and active participation in team meetings.
Volunteer Greensboro Urban ministry, 2012-2015 Fox 8 Gifts for Kids, December 2012-2016 Kiser Middle School Adopt a School (literacy help with kids), February-March 2014 Well Springs Retirement home, Haynes Inman, 2013-2014
Skills MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), SPSS, Qualtrics
