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Ryan Branigan

Atherton,CA

Summary

Innovative and driven marketing professional completing a B.S. in Business with a concentration in Marketing at Menlo College. Combining a strong foundation in marketing strategy with a deep passion for sports, I aim to bring creativity, persistence, and strategic thinking to the sports industry. I am excited to contribute to impactful projects while exploring opportunities that align my skills and enthusiasm for the business of sports.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Partnerships and Marketing

TOPS Academy
Menlo Park, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed the company's website: Ensured a user-friendly design, kept content updated, and optimized for SEO to boost traffic
  • Developed social media strategies: Managed accounts, created content, and grew followers across platforms
  • Analyzed digital marketing campaigns: Used analytics to track performance and suggest improvements
  • Handled sponsorships and partnerships: Found partners, negotiated deals, and built relationships to increase brand visibility

Social Media Manager

Menlo College Men's Soccer
Atherton, CA
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Boosting media engagement by using active posting strategies
  • Cultivate a positive public image with community and media outreach
  • Consistently keeping fan base informed of events, matches, score reports, and roster updates
  • Incorporating user-generated content in marketing materials resulting in an increase in followers

Guest Service Associate

Flemings Steakhouse
Palo Alto, CA
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Designed and delivered training to new hires to familiarize them with the restaurant's operations, policies, and standards
  • Executed quality customer service, including greeting customers in a friendly manner, accurately delivering orders, and accommodating the needs and requests of 100+ customers on a daily basis
  • Maintained seamless restaurant operations by deploying in-depth knowledge of appropriate server and management techniques

Buisness Owner

Epic Soccer Trainings
Rocklin, CA
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed operations independently and ensured organizational scheduling.
  • Oversaw the needs of numerous clients weekly.
  • Tailored approaches based on individual characteristics and demographics.
  • Consistently developed a training philosophy that enhanced player skills at all levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management

Menlo College
Atherton, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Coachable
  • Public speaking
  • Social media expert
  • Digital marketing
  • Consumer behavior
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Cultural awareness
  • Adobe Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Experience

  • NCAA PacWest Conference and Menlo College Athletics, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, 08/24, Present, 10, Atherton, CA, Represent the student-athlete body at the conference level, advocating for the well-being and academic success of athletes across multiple institutions, Collaborate with SAAC members across the PacWest to develop initiatives supporting mental health, community outreach, and leadership development, Organized and led community service events, including fundraising efforts for national charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, while actively promoting DEI through workshops and campaign events, Advocate for student-athlete welfare by providing input on NCAA legislation, policies, and institutional practices aimed at improving the athletic and academic balance
  • Menlo College Men's Soccer, Collegiate Athlete (Captain), 01/21, 11/24, 20, Atherton, CA, Executed prescribed strength and conditioning training program to maintain optimal performance, Assessed performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance, Improved performance by assessing strengths and weaknesses after every competition, adjusting strategies to compensate

Timeline

Director of Partnerships and Marketing

TOPS Academy
02.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager

Menlo College Men's Soccer
03.2022 - 08.2024

Guest Service Associate

Flemings Steakhouse
02.2022 - 11.2023

Buisness Owner

Epic Soccer Trainings
06.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management

Menlo College
Ryan Branigan