Ryan Puntney: Business Development Director focused on the sports world through strategy, events, merchandise and networking. in Portland, Oregon

General Manager for Indoor/Box Lacrosse league in the Portland area Creating marketing content through social media Generates program outline for each season and looks for areas of opportunity Built team brands, uniform plans and retail merchandise through program partnerships Assigns coaches teams and creates full league and training schedules Outreach to local rec programs to build lacrosse community

Fan Focus Sports Group - a new kind of "experiential agency", that creates a branded experience at Sporting Events, VIP Viewing Parties, Product Launches, and Tournament Showcases. Through the love of the game, we built success at retail, digital, events, and team uniform fulfillment in the sports industry by engaging deeply with true fans - play by play, and game by game. Our purpose is to put the spotlight on the fans - their energy, enthusiasm, and love of sport - and to bring this authentic engagement to top brands, creating lifelong relationships. Fan Focus Sports Group - a new kind of "experiential agency", that creates a branded experience at Sporting Events, VIP Viewing Parties, Product Launches, and Tournament Showcases. Through the love of the game, we built success at retail, digital, events, and team uniform fulfillment in the sports industry by engaging deeply with true fans - play by play, and game by game. Our purpose is to put the spotlight on the fans - their energy, enthusiasm, and love of sport - and to bring this authentic engagement to top brands, creating lifelong relationships. Business Management and Sports Marketing

Parent company to Defy Lacrosse, Defy Football (expired 2019 with death of Cedric Benson), SXS Lacrosse, camps, leagues and training. Defy Lacrosse was organized to provide an environment for youth lacrosse players from all over the greater Portland Oregon area to continue to develop their skills and progress outside of the spring season.

Drives sales through all channels by improving selling behaviors. Capitalizes on all promotional events through successful event execution Demonstrates strong interest and credible expertise in our product assortment; translates this knowledge into value for our customers. Guides Retail Sales Specialists to do the same Identifies areas of opportunity and acts on them as it relates to inventory accuracy, price accuracy, and product stock levels Trains and mentors new staff, provides direction to peers as necessary, coordinates service delivery, and task execution Demonstrates initiative and productivity and serves as a role model for Retail Sales Specialists Supports and partners with Retail Sales Managers through department communication of goals, daily expectations, task assignments, and feedback

Effectively disseminates and distributes product/product strategy to brands/companies in the sporting goods market. Assists/creates product presentations for new sporting goods products (Team apparel, equipment, accessories, etc.) Responsible for end-to-end product creation of identified styles from inception through buy ready Builds merchandise assortments teams or clubs looking to build their product portfolios. Finds/creates solutions for new products and product marketing for brands. Understanding of calendar dates associated to product creation. Adherence to key development dates deliverables.

I helped set the direction for the team logos and created a new team uniform that is specific to Box Lacrosse which will launch exclusively with the league. I continue to connect and work with partner brands and companies for league and team needs. Currently working on setting our ecommerce direction and planning out event merchandise for each team.

Team Sales for the Verbero Hockey line. Custom team apparel and equipment. I worked with teams and clubs to create specific product assortments unique to each of their needs.

Responsible for product creation of the LEAN Lacrosse line from Brief to Go-To-Market. Generated $150,000 in first year sales of the LEAN apparel line. Created team sales program to push additional traffic to retail resulting in 5,000 new customers. Partnered with Teams, Schools and Clubs to build individual product assortments based on their budget and needs.

Responsible for leading the product creation process for team apparel from brief to Go-to-Market and generated $75,000 in short first season in sales for the Hystyk Brand. Expanded the Adidas market share with teams and clubs by partnering with them on team apparel, footwear and equipment needs.

Created product presentations for Teams, Schools and Clubs for apparel, footwear and equipment. Generated $475,000 in sales to teams and clubs.

Responsible for training goalkeepers at every level within the club. Develop individual and/or group training sessions based on club/individual goalkeeper needs.

Worked with the Community Basketball League (CBL) and Premier Basketball League (PBL) for league wide uniform and merchandise needs. Created a sales program for the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for uniform, camp and retail product needs. Generated $350,000 in team sales in the PNW area.

Created and presented marketplace landscape presentations for brands looking to enter the US market. Advised on product needs and rules for the US market. Solicited feedback from sales and marketing experts across the US market. Created and presented channel specific seasonal assortments.

Assisted product managers on licensed apparel for multiple collections and categories each season. Created and managed the product process across multiple collections within the Nike licensed portfolio. Solicited weekly feedback from account executives to tailor future product plans and SMU’s. Maintained system updates to styles and collections. Partnered with development and design to build product lines and ensure margins were maintained. Worked closely with legal to secure licensing rights for schools and players.

Merchandised soccer and baseball team shops. Hired entire sales staff. Execute buys for each vendor on a seasonal basis. Responsible for inventory status at all times and purchasing based on sell-through of products. Developed event specific merchandise for both teams and other events held at PGE Park.

Executed opening of Team LA store in coordination with the Home Depot Training Center Grand Opening. Opened new accounts with key vendors (Nike, Adidas, Puma, Lotto, Head, Prince, Wilson). Managed a staff of 10-15 full-time and seasonal sales personnel. Developed relationships with key regional assets, including professional, collegiate and youth organizations. Responsible for inventory status at all times and purchasing based on sell-through of products. Prepare all invoices to be paid to vendors. Accountable for checks and balances. Participated in product feedback with key vendors. Developed event specific merchandise for events held at the Home Depot Training Center Execute product coordination for professional athletes across multiple sports.

Created schedule for employees in footwear department. Merchandised footwear sales floor. Conducted quarterly product presentations to sales staff.

Created design briefs for in-house products and worked with key vendors to ensure product needs were met. Responsible for reviewing all products in order to help buying team make purchases and managed all drop ship orders. Trained sales staff on all new products and helped answered customer questions about product.