Nikki Rugh Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

H+U Construction is a Minneapolis based construction and consulting firm, founded in 1983. H+U offers Construction Management, General Contracting, Owner Representation, and Consulting services to provide clients with a unique blend of real-world and technical expertise. Navigating complex construction projects for our clients – from concept through completion, and beyond. #ComplexProjectsSolved

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Worked with CEO to build out niche business model combining impact investing with specialized business development services for firm’s portfolio of multinational corporations, brands and influencers • Spearheaded TBG's subsidiary, Brewer & Associates Consulting, offering an array of tailored global business development and marketing services to help clients gain worldwide prominence• Led and executed successful onboarding, activation and reporting process of new clients • Executed business development and marketing strategies for portfolio of over 200 transactions totaling over $150mm, working directly with CEO and account management team to expand the firm’s and clients’ reach in various emerging markets• Worked with vast network of high-level clientele and partners such as international decision makers and influencers spanning government development agencies, financial institutions, multinational corporations, NGOs and leaders in sports and entertainment • Structured and facilitated comprehensive strategic partnerships while overseeing the successful execution of deliverables to help portfolio companies become leading advocates of some of the world’s most pressing issues • Implemented global economic development and social awareness initiatives to help clients gain access to emerging markets spanning the U.S., Latin America, Africa and Asia as well as facilitated firm and clients’ involvement in the UN Global Compact • Produced events including international events, UN symposiums and Super Bowl activations • Oversaw company and client materials including proposals, contracts, presentations, press releases, marketing plans, media appearances and digital media content • Created and managed internal and external reporting process including client and prospect reporting • Represented firm and clients at nationwide investor conferences and road shows, including managing presentations and meeting schedules, new business opportunities and logistics

Primary Responsibilities: • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams and played an active support role in various marketing initiatives and sponsor activations• Provided exceptional customer service through regular communication with clients, staff, vendors, talent and fans• Planned, coordinated and executed in-game presentation and corporate sponsor elements to produce engaging fan atmosphere• Copywrote and edited marketing collateral including team publications, scripts, ads, press releases, website and promotional materials• Performed administrative duties including project management, meeting agendas, calendar upkeep, inventory, research and mailings• Served in a production role at all special events including Draft Party, Cheerleader/Drum Line Auditions and television show broadcasts• Oversaw Vikings Fan Club including membership recruitment, activation, database management, communications and events• Played key role in conceptualization and implementation of the Vikings Entertainment Network while providing ongoing support• Facilitated development of Vikings of Tomorrow youth football program and WeAreVikingsFans.com, team’s original social network

Eden Prairie, Mn

Eden Prairie, Mn

Primary Responsibilities:• Devised staff recruitment plans, hired 20 employees, trained staff on proper marketing techniques, promotional strategies and company policies and coordinated work schedules for 30 employees• Supervised and motivated promotional team at each event to ensure everyone met performance expectations• Marketed platinum rewards cards for Bank One at all local professional NBA, NHL and MLB sporting events• Verified hundreds of credit card applications per event for completeness and accuracy• Composed reports for hundreds of applications each event and maintained record of all product inventory• Reported daily/weekly production reports, time sheets and quality assurance tests to corporate headquarters

Sports Marketing and Event Management CompanyPrimary Responsibilities: • Managed, organized, promoted and staffed all local JBE events including celebrity basketball tour, fishing and golf tournaments, youth football camps, merchandise booths and numerous professional athlete appearances and social events• Created promotional materials including flyers, news releases, brochures, posters and website content• Marketed and advertised JBE Sports, various special events, merchandise and clients • Established and implemented a strategic plan for each charity event• Maintained updated records for event participants, sponsorship opportunities, finances and employees• Oversaw office operations, weekly meetings and all daily activities within the company

Primary Responsibilities: • Wrote public address announcements and game itinerary for all home games• Assisted with all promotions to encourage fan involvement • Organized youth hockey games for various groups of children and their families• Supervised the hospitality room at the NCAA West Regional Hockey Tournament

Sport Management, Journalism, Communication Studies

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