Today We Look Towards Our Executive Advisor, Nirav Kumar!
Let’s meet our Executive Advisor, Nirav Kumar!
By: Hailie Cadeau & Mac Steckler
Q: How did you get into sports?
A: I started watching football after seeing my dad watch and take interest, and then from there I took interest in basketball as well as baseball.
Q: Who is your role model in the sports industry?
A: Kobe Bryant
Q: What made you want to work in the sports industry?
A: I believe the passion I have for sports is my biggest strength and motivation to work in this industry. Having passion automatically makes you enjoy and put in more effort in what you are doing.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: My dream job is to be a GM of a sports team if I continue to work in the sports industry.
Q: How will your previous experiences on the SBA E-Board, help you in your current role?
A: My current role heavily involves my previous experiences, so I will help each and every member of the board to the best of my ability.
Q: What are your expectations for the upcoming year with the SBA?
A: My expectations, taking into account the unusual circumstances, would be to organize networking events virtually or in-person, depending on the situation. I would also like to see the board working well with each other and motivating each other.
Q: What kinds of events do you want the SBA to have this year that it hasn’t done in recent years or ever done at all?
A: A virtual networking event and trek would be very different yet interesting given the circumstances.
Q: What experiences do you have working in the sports industry?
A: I have worked with the Washington Redskins in their CRM department where I worked on various projects using the CRM database, working alongside the sales department for reaching out to season ticket holders.
Q: What is one thing people should definitely know about you?
A: People should know that I am actually an extrovert. The vibe I give off as, as many people have said, is that I am very quiet and shy, but I believe I am very talkative and love to interact with people once they get to know me.
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I am on GW's Cricket Team