RODNEY E THOMAS
Washington,DC
Summary
A diverse background in sports management and finance, complemented by a passion for empowering athletes, and leveraging opportunities for their growth. Experience in recruiting and contract negotiations has been cultivated, aligning with a commitment to enhancing the clients earning power both on and off the field. Eagerness to contribute to a mission that supports athletes' success and well-being is evident through a strong history of collaboration and impactful strategy development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Quality Control sports
Atl, Ga
01.2021 - Current
- Co-Head of the QC sports football division
- Overseeing the recruitment of college players eligible for the NFL draft and the negotiation of their contracts
- Responsible for the strategizing and sourcing of NIL deals for our college clients, and off the field marketing deals for our NFL clients
- Utilizing the enormous reach of the QC media platform to access and interact with numerous brands and companies across the entertainment spectrum
President
Dimensional Sports Inc.(DSI)
New York, United States
01.2009 - 12.2020
- Co-founded DSI, a full service boutique sports management firm
- Director of player personnel, marketing, and business strategy
- Played key role in the recruitment and signing of 9 NFL draft picks and multiple veterans, including Joe Haden the #7 overall pick in 2010, EJ Manuel the #16 overall pick in 2013, and Pro Bowl WR Victor Cruz
- Assisted in the negotiation of over $100 million in on field contracts as well as multiple 6 figure merchandise deals off the field for DSI clients
- Co-founded DSI, a full service boutique sports management firm
Equity Trader
Credit Suisse
New York, United States
02.2004 - 08.2009
- Traded the Industrial/Basic Materials Large and Small cap stocks, holding positions up to $50 mil long/short
- Developed strategies for the efficient trading of millions of shares in customer flow, using CS's capital to successfully put on and maintain proprietary positions
- Maintained consistent dialogue with the internal sales force and the banks institutional clients, which comprise of Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, Pensions Funds, and Insurance Companies
Credit Risk Analyst
Fannie Mae Corporation
Washington, D.C
08.2003 - 02.2004
- Served as an analyst for the Single Family Credit team dedicated to Investor Channel business
- Member of a 4-person group whose goal was to identify the key credit risks and make decisions that successfully balance risk management objectives with business goals
- Duties included analyzing the risk component of loans, creating spreadsheets displaying the risk tolerance of major lenders, and reviewing completed deals to determine whether the risk management decisions made were appropriate and adequately documented
Education
Masters - Sports Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06.2003
Skills
Marketing
Strategy Development
Influencer relationships
Managing Partnerships
Accomplishments
First minority owned sports agency with a QB drafted in the first round. ( EJ Manuel 2013)
Negotiated largest rookie CB deal in NFL History. ( Joe Haden 5 yrs 50 mil 2010)
Starting member of 2001 undefeated Ivy League football team.
Timeline
Partner
Quality Control sports
01.2021 - Current
President
Dimensional Sports Inc.(DSI)
01.2009 - 12.2020
Equity Trader
Credit Suisse
02.2004 - 08.2009
Credit Risk Analyst
Fannie Mae Corporation
08.2003 - 02.2004
Masters - Sports Management
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Harvard University