Ryan Thomas Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

KEY RESULTS:-Transformed Minor League system from league-worst ranking of 30th prior to the 2008 season, to being named the top system in Major League Baseball at the beginning of the 2012 season. Feat is considered on of the fastest turnarounds in baseball history.-Played significant role in reconstructing Major League roster. Team win total rose from a Major League worst 59 in 2008, to a Major League best 98 in 2012 to claim organization's first division championshipCURRENT ROLE:-Prepare and process all Minor League player contracts. Correspond and work with agent, player and Major League Baseball League Office in order to insure contract is approved.-Manage operational procedures during Minor League Spring Training, insuring camp of 150 players and 50 staff functions properly.-Prepare and manage immigration petitions and documentation for international players and staff. -Liaison with five Minor League affiliates, processing all business related transactions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Oversee administrative duties including expense reports, budget analysis and travel arrangements for department of 200 employees.-Assist with draft preparations, including player analysis and management of scouting reports. -Mentor interns during their tenure with the Washington Nationals, introducing them to scouting and player development concepts.-Involved in Rule V draft planning, free agency decisions, trade analysis and arbitration.-Established procedural documentation for organization, including daily reports, organizational handbook, minor league advance reports and monthly statistical packages.-Co-created organization-wide player development database.-Completed the 2009 Major League Baseball Scout Development Program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Prepared organizational rankings for General Manager, provided statistical reports, and assisted scouts during the amateur draft.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Assisted Major League players in all dealings with media, including organizing television and radio interviews, and arranging both pre-game and post-game media appearances.-Drafted press releases and game notes.-Setup and supported press conferences including Field Manager media appearances and major player transactions

Viera, Florida

-Managed all in-game promotions, executed ticket sales calls, manned box office window and was involved in facility management.

Coral Gables, Florida

-Assisted staff with fundraising, revenue generating events, preparations for two football National Championship games, and the opening of the University’s new on-campus arena.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Dual Specialization In Marketing And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management And Organization

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Stanford Residential College (2002-2004) Sports Fest Executive Board Member (2002) Student.