Ryan Bothmann

Ability to manage teams and work with a wide range of creatives on numerous projects through time as ECNL Communications Manager. Excellent communication skills developed through experience in customer service and journalism. Proficiency in a wide range of computer applications and social media coordination developed through work as a communications manager and in online journalism.

Highly critical thinker with effective researching skills developed through creating and researching numerous ideas while covering a vast range of topics. Exceptional leadership skills developed through running the day to day activities and managing other workers during time spent at St.

Louis Country

Club. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills honed by working as a member of a team and through working with people one-on-one.

Communications Manager at The ECNL (2022-01 – 2026-01)

• Managed teams of creative freelancers at events around the country featuring as many as 300 soccer teams
• Developed and oversaw the execution of creative content plans at events
• Wrote press releases, game recaps, featured stories, and more for the ECNL website
• Produced broadcasts and assisted with coach and player interviews for ECNL TV
• Worked with creative team to oversee and manage all content posted to social media channels, as well as the ECNL website
• Designed and managed the ECNL newsletter with a database of over 80,000 subscribers

News Producer at Syracuse University (2020-01 – 2021-01)

• Experience shooting, editing, and producing news packages on deadline
• Honed interview and voiceover skills
• Strong on camera presence developed through standups and live shots

Member Services at St. Louis Country Club (2010-01 – 2022-01)

• Provide one-on-one customer service to members and guests of St. Louis' premier country club

Public Relations Assistant at Springfield Cardinals (2017-01 – 2019-01)

• Worked with broadcasters and social media managers to provide content for numerous social media platforms
• Assisted the public relations manager in setting up and handling interviews between players and the media
• Worked with a number of different computer applications related to player scouting and assisting broadcasters throughout the games

Online Journalist at Bleacher Report (2011-01 – 2014-01)

• Featured on many websites and publications, most notably the LA Times and CNN
• Published over 200 online articles, generated over 300,000 views, and received over 150 awards and achievements
• Featured in the St. Louis Cardinals' newsletter

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies – Missouri State University (2017-01 – 2019-01)