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Nick Pokorny

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Dynamic leader in the collegiate licensing and merchandising industry, leveraging a proactive and innovative approach honed through diverse experiences on campus, at a top collegiate licensee, and a leading retailer of collegiate products. Demonstrated expertise in driving new initiatives within fast-paced environments, employing cross-functional collaboration to create sustainable solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Programs Manager, College

Fanatics
Norman, OK
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed scalable best practices for, and coordinated the launch of, Fanatics' first collegiate NIL program, consisting of 77 schools, 14 sports, and over 16,000 participating student-athletes.
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact across cross-functional groups for hyperlocal opportunities, NIL programs, special school requests, and conference/NCAA championships.
  • Craft internal and external-facing reports in coordination with Business Development and Business Management regarding key special programs, college "wins," and areas for growth.

Project Coordinator, Business Development

Fanatics
Norman, OK
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Build proposals and presentations in response to RFPs from prospective partners.
  • Support the creation and delivery of regularly scheduled client programming – white papers, webinars, client engagement sessions, partner reporting, and other means of client and prospective client outreach.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to partners the creation and replication of standardized reporting that can scale as the College Division expands.

Hot Market Coordinator

Fanatics
Norman, OK
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated legacy Top of the World Hot Market programs, including 11 Official Locker Room partnerships, from product development, licensing, sales, and production.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between TOW by Fanatics, the NCAA, conference offices, and school partners.

Hot Market Coordinator

Top Of The World
Norman, OK
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated all aspects of the Top of the World Hot Market strategy, including product design, licensing, production, and sales.
  • Served as the primary business development contact between TOW and our partners at the NCAA, and Conference Offices.
  • Grew the TOW Hot Market program into the nation's leading collegiate hot market solution, covering over 400 events annually.

Education

MBA -

Baylor University
Waco, TX
12-2022

M.Ed - Intercollegiate Athletics Administration

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-2013

Skills

  • Proactive problem-solving mindset
  • Effective management of multiple projects and deadlines
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Program development
  • Strong knowledge of the IP landscape and licensing processes
  • Thought leadership
  • Deep knowledge of the collegiate landscape
  • Commitment to lifelong learning

Affiliations

  • Jim Thorpe Award Selection Committee Member
  • Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Executive Committee Member

Accomplishments

  • Journal Record: "Achievers Under 40" Honoree - 2024.
  • Eagle Scout – 2007

Timeline

Special Programs Manager, College

Fanatics
03.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator, Business Development

Fanatics
03.2021 - 03.2022

Hot Market Coordinator

Fanatics
09.2020 - 03.2021

Hot Market Coordinator

Top Of The World
10.2016 - 08.2020

MBA -

Baylor University

M.Ed - Intercollegiate Athletics Administration

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Baylor University

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