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NIK BHAGAT

Los Angeles

Summary

Dedicated fitness and sports professional with a background as a former college football player, specializing in training, nutrition, and exercise science. Proven ability to teach and motivate individuals in their fitness journeys while emphasizing recovery techniques. Aiming to leverage expertise in fitness development and holistic health to foster growth within the sports industry.

Accomplished screenwriter with 8 years of experience in the film industry, specializing in crafting compelling scripts for major studios and top producers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Coach

YMCA
Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to improve players' skills, teamwork, and overall performance
  • Provided individualized coaching and feedback to players to enhance their basketball techniques and strategies
  • Mentored players on sportsmanship, discipline, and respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials
  • Organized team-building activities and exercises to foster camaraderie among players
  • Coordinated with parents/guardians regarding practice schedules, game logistics, player progress updates, etc
  • Won 12-13 year old boy's Championship

Trainer

Self Employed
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
  • Helped wide receivers, quarterbacks, and cornerbacks develop more explosive times for combines.
  • Helped wide receivers improve route running, hand eye coordination, run blocking, and defensive recognition.
  • Mentored and motivated players to maintain discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship both on and off the field
  • Coordinated with athletic trainers to ensure proper medical care for injured players during practices or games
  • Collaborated with assistant coaches to design innovative drills and exercises that enhanced player agility, speed, and endurance

President

Invisible Wave
Los Angeles
01.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Non-profit that aims to help young adults with chronic conditions get quality care and support
  • Increased community engagement by 70% through managing a team of 15
  • Achieved 3,000 followers by establishing a social media campaign
  • Improved engagement by 40% by creating a young adult-focused campaign
  • Won 'Leader of the Year' for Anthem Awards in 2023
  • Enabled 50% growth by transitioning Non-Profit to a partner organization
  • Non-profit that aims to help young adults with chronic conditions get quality care and support

Screenwriter

Lionsgate
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Wrote a script of the reboot of the movie CUBE to also direct for Lionsgate
  • Facilitated communication with 4 Vice Presidents from leading entertainment companies for strategic project direction
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by adapting and changing project directions
  • Sold and scripted multiple drafts for a CUBE franchise pitch, while maintaining a strong line of communication

Screenwriter

Universal Pictures
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Wrote a Science Fiction / Horror script for Jordan Peele's production company and Universal Studios
  • Collaborated with $2B company executives, including Senior VP and Creative Executive from Universal and executive from production company
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently adapting project direction
  • Sold a high-profile pitch, converting it into a feature script by maintaining communication clarity
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Screenwriter

Sony Pictures
Location
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Wrote a script for a Latino horror movie called Santa Muerte
  • Worked on a daily level with the Vice President and Creative Executive from Sony as well as the President and Vice President from the production company
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by adapting strategies to align with client preferences
  • Sold a pitch based on a specific horror entity, wrote the feature script and maintained a strong level of communication

Flag Football Referee

USC
Los Angeles
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Enforced rules and regulations impartially to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of the game
  • Effectively communicated with coaches, players, and other officials to resolve conflicts and address concerns
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of game strategies, rules interpretations, and officiating mechanics
  • Collaborated with fellow referees to review game footage and provide constructive feedback for improvement
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on rule changes and enhance officiating skills

Education

International Affairs - Minor in Creative Writing

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Player motivation
  • Performance tracking
  • Fitness assessment
  • Exercise programming
  • Goal setting
  • Leadership development
  • Training
  • Product Development
  • Creative Writing
  • Film Production
  • Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Critical Thinking
  • Circuit training design
  • Body composition analysis
  • Personalized program design

Accomplishments

Leader of the Year, Anthem Awards, Created, pioneered, and raised funding for a Non-Profit with the goal to help young adults with chronic conditions get quality care and support. Helped bring exposure to a population largely unseen and unheard of.

Additional Information - Activities

  • Writing
  • Market Research
  • Developing and spearheading pipeline of products

Timeline

Basketball Coach

YMCA
01.2025 - Current

Trainer

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Screenwriter

Lionsgate
01.2022 - 01.2025

Screenwriter

Universal Pictures
01.2021 - 01.2025

Screenwriter

Sony Pictures
01.2019 - 01.2021

President

Invisible Wave
01.2018 - Current

Flag Football Referee

USC
01.2013 - 12.2019

International Affairs - Minor in Creative Writing

University of Southern California

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