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JORDAN POYDRAS

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Driven NIL Consultant & former Division 1 Athlete, Jordan played for current Kentucky basketball coach, Mark Pope. A thought leader in the NIL world, Jordan has leveraged a deep understanding of NIL knowledge with a proven sales background to consult with Power 4 & Group of 5 athletes and institutions to navigate the NIL landscape. Working with collectives and schools, Jordan has successfully educated and connected a diverse network including collectives, agents, coaches, and athletic departments. As a participant and speaker at AthleteCon, Jordan has a consistent track record of closing new business opportunities, fostering strong relationships, and demonstrating a passion for athlete success. Attendee of the Teamworks NIL Summit, AthleteCon, NACDA, & The Players’ Health & Opendorse NIL Exchange. Jordan is eager to learn, develop, and continue to contribute in the evolving world of NIL.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

NIL Risk Management Advisor

Players Health
Minneapolis, MN
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed market research & analysis conducting comprehensive research to understand the NIL market, including key stakeholders such as student-athletes, collectives, universities, and the NCAA
  • Helped collectives & universities understand their exposure to mitigate risks in writing contracts
  • Increased sales pipeline leading to an increase in 20 percent of sales yoy
  • Serves as the primary spokesperson for the NIL division at Players Health.
  • Analyzed market trends, competitor offerings, and specific needs related to NIL activities
  • Collaborated with the product development team and underwriting teams to design and implement product
  • Developed a strategic approach to target NIL market segments including individual athletes, collectives, universities, and conferences
  • Negotiated and finalized partnership agreements with key NIL stakeholders.
  • Created educational content for stakeholders about NIL insurance and maintained a positive brand image.
  • Stays current on all NIL/NCAA regulations and compliance practices

NIL Engagement Manager

Opendorse
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed 13 Power 5 and HBCU school partners nurturing relationships ensuring all NIL guidelines are met
  • Expanded brand value and NIL opportunities for student-athletes through strategic guidance & development
  • Hosted in-person educational sessions for coaches, student-athletes, and all NIL stakeholders on campus
  • Contributed to Opendorse’s RFP proposal to the NCAA to secure student-athlete protections
  • Proactively anticipating all future NCAA regulations & changes keeping stakeholders informed
  • Streamlined EA sports College Football 25 deal acceptance for athletes through efficient coordination
  • Developed & delivered brand building workshops for student-athletes to maximize earning potential
  • Led on-site donor events, educating attendees on maximizing NIL opportunities for their businesses
  • Secured disclosures for multiple collectives by encouraging centralization of NIL through Opendorse
  • Cultivated key connections while building a powerful NIL network becoming a trailblazer in the space
  • Equipped student-athletes with tax knowledge to ensure financial literacy in NIL
  • Forged & maintained lasting relationships with brands, athletes, agents, and collectives
  • Expert in navigating the complex landscape of state-specific NIL laws for NCAA & high school athletes
  • Stays current on evolving NIL regulations, ensuring compliance for athletes across all levels

Senior Consultant

Unique Sports Management International
Minneapolis, MN
01.2022 - 11.2023

● Helped manage extremely complex business deals with multiple activations and appearances

● Worked NIL opportunities with 3 high school + college student-athletes

● Spearheaded brand deals with a Mcdonald’s All-American

● Cultivated several relationships across the sports industry

● Secured endorsement deals for clients totaling over 500k in activations

● Used all modern communication tools (Linkedin, cold calls, cold emails, sequences)

● Grew client social media base through strategic content management

● Created engaging marketing materials to increase activations + sales

● Collaborated with brands to clarify roadmaps on specific priorities & initiatives

● Secured partnerships with prominent social media brands to expand client reach and brand visibility

● Secured media placements for clients in high-profile outlets (TV, social media, online)

NIL Brand Manager

Consultant
Minneapolis, MN
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Worked NIL opportunities for a roster of athletes
  • Successfully educated and connected a diverse network including collectives, agents, coaches, and athletic departments
  • Developed & delivered brand building workshops for student-athletes to maximize earning potential
  • Cultivated key connections while building a powerful NIL network becoming a trailblazer in the space.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
07-2017

Skills

  • Revenue Generation
  • Relationship Building
  • Culture Building
  • Athlete Development
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Social Media Management
  • Culture building
  • Customer Relations
  • Team Development
  • NIL Thought Leader
  • Brand building
  • Goal Setting
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Content Strategy
  • Team Management
  • Strategic Networking

Affiliations

  • Jordan works out top basketball players in Minnesota including 2 High Major Recruits

Timeline

NIL Risk Management Advisor

Players Health
04.2024 - Current

NIL Engagement Manager

Opendorse
10.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Consultant

Unique Sports Management International
01.2022 - 11.2023

NIL Brand Manager

Consultant
12.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Utah Valley University
JORDAN POYDRAS