Ryan Thompson

I am a junior at University of Richmond where I play lacrosse. I am a Communications major and an Entrepreneurship minor.

Sports Operations Intern

• Assisted in game and practice scheduling, facility setup, and equipment management.
• Managed recruiting databases, team travel, and event planning for the University of Richmond Men's Basketball team.

• Conducted research and developed insights for public relations and speaking engagements.
• Collaborated with top executives and brands such as UFC, Chicago Fire FC, and Illinois Men’s Basketball.

• Launched and advertised services on social media, building strong client relationships and repeat business.

• Maintained cleanliness standards, provided on-demand assistance to patrons, and coordinated with teams for events.

• Created social media content and supported customer interactions at Goal Physiotherapy.

Skills Highlight

• Proficient in data analysis, Microsoft Excel, and customer research.
• Developed team leadership and cross-cultural communication through varied roles and study abroad experience.
• Conversational in Spanish, enhancing international communication abilities.

University of Richmond

Major: Rhetoric and Communications

• Focused on developing skills in effective communication, audience analysis, and persuasive messaging.
• Integrated studies in visual and rhetorical criticism to understand and evaluate the impact of media and messages in diverse contexts.

• Emphasized business development, innovation, and strategy.
• Applied entrepreneurial principles to create and market unique solutions, including co-founding a moving and landscaping business.

Study Abroad: Enhanced cross-cultural communication and Spanish proficiency through a program in Costa Rica.