05 / Thomas Rice
The résumé.
Education, athletics, and experience at a glance.
Profile
Thomas Rice is a Tulane University Division I cross-country and track athlete exploring business, supply chain management, economics, data analytics, AI, and entrepreneurship.
Education
Tulane University
Economics · S.L.A.M. minor
August 2025–expected May 2027
NCAA Division I cross country & track
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Previous studies in supply chain management & business analytics
Before transferring to Tulane in fall 2025
Haslam College of Business · Division I distance running
GlenOak High School
High school · Cross country & track
2019–2023
North Canton, Ohio
Experience
Tulane University
LBC Office Support Assistant · August 2025–present
- Support event planning and room coordination at the Lavin-Bernick Center.
- Help student organizations identify and reserve event spaces.
- Respond to phone and email inquiries, manage lost and found, and provide front-desk support.
The Perfect Setting
Marketing & Data Analytics Intern · February–July 2026
- Participated in a hands-on mentorship initiative exploring business ideas through AI, marketing, and data analytics.
- Worked on digital presence, targeted marketing, and evaluating results in a small-business setting.
Surgere
Business Development Representative Intern · May–August 2025
- Researched target accounts and key decision-makers for sales and outreach.
- Analyzed company profiles and validated contact data.
- Provided market intelligence to support strategic targeting in the supply chain sector.
The UPS Store
Retail Cashier · November 2021–December 2024
- Trained new hires on store procedures and protocols.
- Served customers, completed transactions, and organized store inventory.
Rice’s Landscapes Redefined
Crew Member · May 2023–July 2024
- Maintained yards and facilities through watering, pruning, edging, and weeding.
- Communicated with crew members and managers to coordinate residential jobs.
Athletics
NCAA Division I cross country & track
Tulane University
14:095K personal best
29:1010K personal best
Leadership & service
Eagle Scout · Service with a purpose
Designed and coordinated a shade-structure project for the Stark County Humane Society, including fundraising, material sourcing, volunteer planning, and a two-day build.
HomeThyme · Co-founder & CEO
Through Junior Achievement, I helped build HomeThyme and served as CEO. My experience included investor presentations, sales events, and preparing the annual company report.
NCAA Legacy Lab
Represented Tulane in the inaugural NCAA Legacy Lab cohort. The experience brought together student-athletes, mentors, and entrepreneurs to explore personal branding and opportunities beyond sport.
AI club & curiosity
My involvement in AI club connects with an interest in practical uses of technology, from marketing and analytics to better business decisions.
Team, family & community
Serve Tuesday-evening meals with my family at Refuge of Hope in Canton when I’m home, alongside volunteering with my team.
Areas of interest
Business · Supply chain management · Economics · Data analytics · Artificial intelligence · Entrepreneurship
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