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Matthew Nicholson

@matthewnicholson

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Aspiring communication professional with a passion for sports and media.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow in a dynamic environment, focusing on media and sports, where I can leverage my communication skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

I'm Matt Nicholson, a senior at CU Boulder majoring in Communication with a minor in Sports and Media. My journey has been marked by a blend of academic pursuits and entrepreneurial ventures. As the co-founder of Handy Boys, I identified a unique opportunity to connect skilled professionals with those in need of services, successfully expanding our client base significantly over the years.

Currently, I serve as a Student Assistant in CU Boulder's Athletic Communications Department, where I gain hands-on experience in media, game coverage, and public relations. My role involves assisting in calling games for the basketball teams and supporting game coverage for football. This experience has honed my communication skills and deepened my passion for sports, positioning me to build a career that merges sales, media, and meaningful connections.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Assistant

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University of Colorado Boulder

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Assisted in calling games and working with the stat crew for CU Boulder's Men's & Women's Basketball teams. Aided in game coverage and statistics for CU Boulder's Football team, and helped run and transcribe press conferences for both football and basketball teams.

Statistics Public Relations Media Relations Sports Communication Transcription

Laborer

Altounian Construction

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Executed various physical tasks, including lifting and transporting materials, to facilitate smooth construction project workflows. Maintained cleanliness and organization on construction sites through active participation in cleanup activities, contributing to a safe work environment.

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Co-Founder

Handyboys Inc.

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Identified a market opportunity to undercut larger corporations for service work and negotiated pricing for various tasks. Expanded the client base from 13 accounts in 2021 to over 47 accounts in 2023, eventually outsourcing labor to local high school youth while overseeing operations.

entrepreneurship Business Development Negotiation Manual labor Operations Management

Sales Associate

Head Case Company

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Assisted in sourcing $1.25M in startup capital for a family business and conducted thousands of cold calls to attract new partners and investors. Collaborated in the development of a social media presence and aided in data analysis, validation, and field testing.

Sales Cold Calling Fundraising Data Analysis Business Development