Ryan Hafey
@ryanhafey
I build digital content strategies that grow sports audiences, revenue, and live-event engagement.
What I'm looking for
At Haymon Sports, I lead digital strategy and content for Premier Boxing Champions, helping grow its social audience to more than 9 million followers and its subscriber base to over 165,000. I oversee campaigns from concept through analysis, live-event coverage, fighter relationships, creative direction, CRM, and team development.
I also produce The PorterWay Podcast and run Hafey Digital, creating photography, video, live streams, podcasts, brand identity, and monetization pathways. My work sits where strategy and creativity meet, with a focus on systems, audience growth, and execution that generates results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Producer
The PorterWay Podcast
Sep 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
The Porter Way Podcast is a sports and entertainment podcast hosted by two-time boxing world champion Shawn Porter. As Producer, my responsibilities include recording and production of podcast audio and video, distribution of podcast episodes on YouTube and audio hosting service, YouTube ad revenue management, creative direction, graphic design, coordination with guests, brand sponsorship manageme
Founder
Hafey Digital, LLC
Mar 2017 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Creative content. Digital focus.
Hafey Digital, LLC offers quality photography and video production services as well as digital content training and consulting.
Vice President, Digital
Haymon Sports, LLC
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the development, execution and analysis of social media and content strategy for the Premier Boxing Champions series
• Live event content curation and social media management
• Fighter relationship management
• Video production and editing
• Graphic design
• Creative direction
• Project and campaign management
• Event and ringside photography
• Staff management and
Executive Director of Digital Strategy, Content and Marketing
Haymon Sports, LLC
Aug 2014 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Responsibilities include:
•Overseeing the development, execution and analysis of social media and content strategy for Premier Boxing Champions
•Social media and content strategy development and execution for multiple professional boxers
•Live event content curation and social media management
•Fighter relationship management.
•Video production and graphic design
•Creative direction
•Project and
OBS Operator
Billboard
May 2022 - May 2022 (0 months)
Managed an OBS live stream and audio for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards TikTok live stream for non-televised awards.
Digital Content Manager
BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications
Jan 2014 - Aug 2014 (7 months)
Responsibilities include content creation and social media marketing strategy and execution for clients encompassing multiple industries including government, hospitality, retail, and non-profit.
Social Media Marketing Consultant
Self-employed
Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 (8 months)
Social media marketing and web design for various clients in sports, charity and entertainment industries.
Director of Interactive Marketing
The Act Nightclub
May 2013 - Oct 2013 (5 months)
Responsible for social media marketing strategy and implementation, staff social media marketing strategy, digital marketing strategy and implementation, ticketing and website maintenance.
Social Media Director
The Light Group
May 2011 - May 2013 (2 years)
Responsible for interactive marketing strategy for Light Group properties located inside Mirage Resort & Casino.
Develop, maintain, and supervise a Telemarketing program utilizing both inbound and outbound marketing techniques to drive occupancy and provide a more personalized guest experience.
Develop and maintain an outbound marketing program utilizing telemarketing to drive occupancy and provide a more personalized experience for previous guests.
Sign up guests for rewards program, account maintenance, customer service, and other miscellaneous duties.
Slot Marketing Representative
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
Jan 2008 - Jul 2008 (6 months)
Sign up guests for rewards program, account maintenance, customer service, handle redemption of cash and complimentaries, entry-level marketing consulting, and other miscellaneous duties.
Awards: Employee of the Month, July 2008
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Illinois University
Bachelor, Business; Marketing with a management
2003 - 2007
Brimfield High School
Diploma, General Study
1999 - 2003
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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