BENJAMIN (BEN) NOYES
Hillsdale,NJ
Summary
Penn State Communication Arts and Sciences graduate with hands-on experience in sports media operations and a consistent track record of taking initiative, learning quickly, and contributing in fast-paced environments. Seeking to bring operational and creative instincts along with a passion for sports storytelling to a role in sports media.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Marketing Intern
Integrated Sports Media
Tenafly, NJ
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Served as the primary point of contact between the sales and marketing teams at a sports media company, aligning promotional messaging across departments.
- Built and maintained the client communication and sales tracking systems (Excel, Google Sheets, Square) used across daily operations.
- Gained direct exposure to how sports organizations structure fan marketing and partnership strategy, sharpening a specific interest in the business side of sports media.
Manager
Phoenician Restaurant
Westwood, NJ
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Led a team of front-of-house staff in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, making real-time operational decisions under pressure.
- Managed all financial operations, including cash deposits, payroll, and tip distribution.
- Recognized by ownership for improving cross-team relationships between front-of-house and kitchen staff, a skill directly transferable to coordinating across departments in a media or marketing organization.
Education
B.A. - Communication Arts and Sciences, Entrepreneurship Minor
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2026
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Market research
- Critical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Sales & Marketing Intern
Integrated Sports Media
05.2025 - 08.2025
Manager
Phoenician Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2024
B.A. - Communication Arts and Sciences, Entrepreneurship Minor
The Pennsylvania State University
WHY SPORTS
Sports have been a constant in my life. As a lifelong multi-sport athlete, I've developed a genuine interest not only in the competition on the field, but also in the media, business, and storytelling that drive the industry behind the scenes. I'm eager to turn that passion into a career by bringing a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to help an organization succeed.
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Independent Snow Removal Business, Hillsdale, NJ
- Founded and ran a neighborhood snow shoveling business at age 13, building a repeat client base and managing all scheduling, pricing, and customer relationships independently for five years.
Pascack Valley Navigators, Hillsdale, NJ
- Planned and led weekly practices for young athletes with special needs, adapting coaching methods to individual ability levels and communicating regularly with parents on player progress.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Former varsity baseball player; deep, ongoing engagement with sports media, sports journalism, and baseball writing.
- Member, Zeta Beta Tau fraternity, Alpha Psi chapter, Penn State University.