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RILEY THOMAS

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Sports Photographer

Videographer

Graphic Designer

Live Stream Producer

Riley Thomas is a 2021 graduate from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in Graphic Design.

From 2014-2019 she worked as a freelance photographer for weddings, events, senior and family portraits. In 2017, Thomas started at UMD and was apart of the University Women's Volleyball team. In 2019, Thomas began interning as sports photographer and graphic designer with UMD Athletics Department, until leaving in June of 2022.

In January of 2022, Riley was briefly employed with Southcoast YMCA as a Graphic Designer and Social Media Coordinator creating social media posts for the southcoast branches of the YMCA. She ultimately left the position in April of 2022 as a result of the dissolving of the creative marketing department.

In April of 2022, Riley was employed as a photo and graphic design intern for the Massachusetts Pirates IFL. During the season, she photographed games, practices and acted as a travel photographer for team events such as visiting local schools and outings. She created eye catching social graphics for team social media.

In August of 2022, Riley was employed with Colgate University as a team photographer, videographer, graphic designer, and Director of Live Streaming home events for all 25 varsity sports programs at Colgate University.

Most Recently as of June 2023, Thomas has started as a Productions and Creative Services Assistant for the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A Affiliate of The Boston Red Sox. She has been working with DreamCatcher replay systems and working with the team as a photographer.

Thomas tries to adventure and attend sporting events as much as she can on her days off. She enjoys watching many sporting events as she was a decorated varsity athlete throughout high school and college. One of her favorite hobbies is working out at the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She believes in remaining active after being an athlete her whole life.