I am currently a Sports Media Analyst for Sports Media Challenge. The job affords me the opportunity to use my social media background to create marketing strategies for athletes and other sports industry brands. I am extremely passionate about both marketing and helping people. I believe in the power of web 2.0 and its ability to cultivate conversations, relationships and the spread of ideas. As cliche as it sounds, I sincerely believe generosity is the key to a successful business. My experience in the 'corporate world' consists consulting projects with Apple, OfficeMax, HEB Grocery, and CarGo Blue Magic. I have also gained valuable entrepreneurship experience working with Oates Specialties, one of the foremost suppliers of innovative training devices for athletes, particularly the consummate pitcher. Additionally, I have done work with respect to various aspects of eMarketing including blogging, social media, web 2.0, search engine optimization, niche marketing, affiliate marketing, copywriting, and basic web design. I am interested in opportunities with respect to social media, interactive strategy and community evangelism, but am generally passionate about and interested in anything marketing related. Interesting Tidbits…. I believe that sleeping is a complete waste of time. - There’s not much that beats great friends, good live music and a few cold beers. - I have an insatiable desire to carve my own niche. - I love the game of baseball in its most pure form. - I have great respect for people that are completely comfortable in their own skin and people that are tolerant of others. - Running in the rain might be my favorite pastime.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice your gift." -- Steve Prefontaine
http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/
http://www.fastcompany.com/user/ryan-stephens
Various Hats, Oates Specialties
Private, Other (please specify) industryI was fortunate to be a part of this company during it's inagural year and as result I was able to wear multiple hats and really obtain a good feel for entrepreneurship and superior customer service.
Student, Seth Godin/Squidoo LLC
Marketing / PR / Advertising industryI am one of Seth's Virtual Interns for the summer, working on some really cool projects affiliated with Squidoo.
A lot of what we are doing is weaving intricate webs, facilitating conversation, and utilizing other strategic marketing initiatives to increase the exposure and usage of the Squidoo platform.
Consultant, Sports Media Challenge
Private, Marketing / PR / Advertising industryI am a media analyst with an emphasis on social media strategies. I monitor online conversations surrounding prominent sports, entertainment, and lifestyle brands and use that information to build social media strategies for our clients.
Texas Lutheran University, Texas, United States
Bachelor’s degree, 2006.
Areas of study: Major: Communications Studies
Minor: English
Awards: - PACE Scholarship Recipient (Highest scholarship awarded)
- Alpha Chi Honor Society
- Three time ASC West Region Champs/Two time regional finalist --> TLU Baseball team
Activities and societies: Texas Lutheran Baseball team '03-'06, Texas Lutheran Student Assistant coach '07 (after career ending injury), TLU Newspaper Staff (1 semester)
Mays Business School - Texas A&M Univsersity, Texas, United States
Master’s degree, 2007.
Areas of study: Masters of Science in Marketing
