CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte is excited to announce the appointment of Dominique Maneice to the athletic communications staff as an Assistant Director for Athletic Communications. Maneice's extensive background in athletic media relations and digital content creation will be instrumental in enhancing the visibility, engagement and promotion of the Royals' athletic programs.
"We are excited to welcome Dominique to our staff! His particular set of skills will help our athletic communications department continue to grow as we get into the thick of year three of the reclassification process," Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee Phylicia Short said. "The industry is always changing and the people on our staff impress me each day. Their ability to adapt and get better with each challenge helps us stay ahead of the curve. Dominique possess the intangibles to do the job which will help him hit the ground running."
Maneice joins Queens after a highly successful stint at Wingate University, where he served as Assistant Director of Athletics for Creative Services. There, he spearheaded digital content creation for all 24 varsity teams, including photography, videography and graphic design. He also played a key role in hosting numerous NCAA conference, regional, and national championships. His exceptional work at Wingate earned his crew the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Media Relations Staff of the Year Award in 2023.
Before his time at Wingate, Maneice served as the Sports Information Director at St. Andrews University, where he managed media relations for 26 varsity and junior varsity teams. His efforts resulted in increased social media reach and enhanced engagement across multiple platforms. His experience in athletic communications also includes leadership roles at Lake Erie College, where he was instrumental in developing strategic communication plans and overseeing livestreaming and statistical operations for 19 teams.
"I am honored for this opportunity to be joining the Queens University's athletic communications department," said Maneice. "The rich history and commitment to developing the student-athlete experience makes this an exciting opportunity for me. I would like to thank Phylicia, Austin, and Chloe for believing in my abilities, and I look forward to working alongside them."
In addition to his collegiate athletic experience, Maneice has a strong background in media production, social media management, and strategic communications. Maneice also nobly served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, from November 2009 to November 2013.
A graduate of Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Media, Maneice also holds a Master of Education in Coaching from Lake Erie College.
