Ryan Nikolich Email & Phone Number

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• One of 22 committee captains responsible for planning and executing the operations of THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, consisting of 16,500 student volunteers and benefiting childhood cancer.
• Tasked with promoting THON, with hopes of increasing involvement, and tracked a 33% spike in volunteers, returning participant numbers to pre-COVID.
• Develop and manage detailed weekend event timelines, coordinate schedules for over 600 committee members, and ensure smooth execution for all participants involved
• Responsible for leading over 60 committee members to prepare and execute THON Weekend, a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• One of 22 committee captains including only 7 juniors who meet multiple times per week to both plan and carry out the operations of THON, the largest-run student philanthropy in the world benefiting childhood cancer.
• Oversee fundraising efforts, plan alternative fundraisers, and meet weekly with other specialists to track progress towards a goal of raising over $300,000 under the Operations committee
• Responsible for leading over 60 committee members to prepare for THON Weekend, a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathonSophomore: Operations Committee Member, Fundraising SpecialistFreshman: Operations.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Coordinate on-field/on-ice promotions and sponsorship activations
• Lead grassroot initiatives on campus for all 31 division-one programs
• Assist with game day logistics and operations including script writing, special events, guest recognitions, and fan zones
• Selected as one of four lead interns and assigned to both the football and men’s hockey teams, responsible for delegating tasks, training, and overseeing other interns
• Participate in office hours and production meetings, contributing ideas and collaborating with full-time staff to enhance sports marketing initiatives
• Responsible for high-quality marketing deliverables, supporting promotional campaigns and brand awareness during each sport’s respective season

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote new leases and projects
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, contributing to the strategic planning of marketing initiatives
• Utilize Later, to produce social media content and streamline marketing processes
• Promote firm-hosted events, such as resident appreciation days, enhancing community engagement and client relations

• Connected with industry professionals from the various HBSE teams and organizations
• Participated in weekly meetings and learned from leaders at the NJ Devils and Philadelphia 76ers
• Gained an understanding of various careers and working within the sports industry

Education record

Marketing, Junior

Activities and Societies: Operations Captain within THON Sports Business Club Member American Marketing Association Member