During his time at UNT, Rickie was the president of National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) where it allowed him to sharpen up leadership skills. He gained valuable experience as a food beverage intern at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas and Rooms Intern at Embassy suites outdoor world. After graduating, he became a manager Laquinta Inn & Suites and then became branch manager for Ryder Truck Rental. He is currently a Customer Logistics Supervisor for Ryder, where he provides customers with solutions to their supply chain.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickie-smith-35a19056/