ANDREW NICHOLSON
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional seeking admission to a Masters in Sports Administration program. Offering a strong foundation in business development, sports journalism, and team leadership with demonstrated success in sales strategy, communication, and collaboration. Passionate about the intersection of business and athletics and committed to contributing to the advancement of collegiate and professional sports organizations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
PerfectServe, Inc
03.2025 - Current
- Sell physician scheduling software designed to reduce burnout and improve efficiency in healthcare teams.
- Conduct high-volume cold calling and email outreach to health systems, hospitals, and physician offices.
- Coordinate meetings between prospects and senior sales specialists to support the sales pipeline.
- Use SalesForce to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
Business Development Representative
Coyote Logistics / RXO
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Sold transportation services to small and mid-size businesses through consultative outreach.
- Maintained long-term customer relationships through daily communication and service coordination.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by managing a book of business and resolving logistics issues efficiently.
- Increased client base by identifying potential customers and initiating strategic outreach.
Managerial Assistant
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported branch managers in daily operations including customer service, rental logistics, and policy implementation.
- Collaborated across departments to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to profitability and risk mitigation through research, reporting, and staff coordination.
- Delivered internal presentations on operational improvements and customer engagement strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, leading to increased satisfaction levels and repeat business opportunities.
Producer & Sports Journalism Intern
Fox Sports Knoxville
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Produced and co-hosted The Drive with Russell Smith, a daily sports radio show.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Attended live Tennessee Athletics events and conducted post-game analysis.
- Wrote and published weekly articles focused on UT Football and Basketball.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism & Communications
Anglo-American University
Prague, CZ09.2021
Skills
- Sports Industry Knowledge (Collegiate & Professional)
- Sales & Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Report Writing & Presenting
- Organizational & Time Management Skills
- Proactive & Self-Motivated Work Ethic
Extracurricular & Sports Involvement
Fox Sports Knoxville Sep 2024-Present : Co-Host and produce a sports talk show based in Knoxville, TN called The Neutral Zone
Vols ATB Podcast Host Jan 2022-Present : Host and produce a podcast focused on Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. - Provide weekly coverage, commentary, and interviews surrounding SEC and UT sports.
Prague Lions Assistant Football Coach Jan 2020-Aug 2020 :Supported coaching staff of the Czech Republic-based American football team. - Assisted in practice planning, game strategy, and player development.
Timeline
Business Development Representative
PerfectServe, Inc
03.2025 - Current
Business Development Representative
Coyote Logistics / RXO
04.2023 - 02.2025
Managerial Assistant
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
08.2021 - 04.2023
Producer & Sports Journalism Intern
Fox Sports Knoxville
08.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Journalism & Communications
Anglo-American University