Ralph W. Richards lll
Crisfield,MD
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the sport industry and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Umpire
Dynamic Officials Association
01.2021 - Current
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
- Maintained control of games, for safe, timely event running.
- Retained knowledge of sporting rules and regulations for compliant adjudication.
- Implemented safety standards to maintain safe player environments and limit injury risks.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
Intern
Delmarva Shorebirds
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Photoshop experience by redesigning promotional advertisements, digital media experience on their social media platforms by creating a 30-day countdown for opening day, daily events, and fans engagement
- I wrote two articles that my supervisor decided to publish for their 2025 PLAY BALL MAGAZINE. The article was featuring a previous player from the Delmarva Shorebirds named Brandon Young and Eduardo Jose Rodriguez
- Attended multiple events such as 25th Annual Hot Stove Event and Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore as a representative
- Learning from my supervisor on how to set up and prepare the press box for game day activities such as the computer software programs like baseball sport app, DakStats, control lights, and display studio (video board).
- Shadowing all the professionals that has different positions in the press box such as the supervisor of everyone, executive director for stream, video board managers, broadcaster, announcer, pitch clock, Delmarva Sports Network crew, camera crew, stats and online stats, official scorer, Hawkeye, Daktronics
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Practicum
Crown Sports Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Coordinating with the general manager on how tickets, merchandise, food and beverage sales for a semi-professional soccer game should be conducted and implemented
- Shadowing and implementing the facility/maintenance manager duties on the day before, during, and after event day
- Understanding how to plan and schedule client’s sports and/or activities, reserving fields and equipment, taking payments, and operating the front desk
Paraprofessional
Somerset County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Athletic Assistant Director
Pine Forest Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Designed a schedule of the following sports and activities for the boys’ and girls’ campers: flag-football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and floor hockey
- Instructed the athletic specialist to understand the rules of the sport or activity by training each athletic specialist on how to teach a following sport or activity
- Coordinated the athletic specialist and campers to ensure a positive environment during the sport or activity lesson
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management With Project Management Post-Bacc
Mount St Mary's University
Frederick05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Media/Public Relations
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Policy reinforcement
- Sports Knowledge
- Willingness to Learn
- Sportsmanship
- Tournament rules
- Tournament procedures
- Game management
Certification
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 12/18/24, 12/18/26
Timeline
Intern
Delmarva Shorebirds
01.2025 - 05.2025
Practicum
Crown Sports Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Umpire
Dynamic Officials Association
01.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Somerset County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2024
Athletic Assistant Director
Pine Forest Camp
06.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Sport Management With Project Management Post-Bacc
Mount St Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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