Ryan Nikolich Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

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 research• 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 research• 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 Committee Member

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