Nicholas Gomez-Solis
973-***-**** ******@***********.*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgomezs EDUCATION
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW BRUNSWICK Expected May 2026 B.S. Finance, Sales Concentration
Honors: Dean’s List 2022-2023, Vice President of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Organizations: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Club Lacrosse, Club Jiu-Jitsu, Hispanic Heritage Club, RUforaCure PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PREMIER PADDLES LLC Bear, DE
Co-Owner June 2023 - Current
Founded Premier Paddles, a pickleball paddle manufacturing company that has generated over $82,000 in lifetime revenue.
Managed financial strategy, including capital allocation, budgeting, and saw a 44% return on total invested capital the first year.
Built and launched an e-commerce website using Shopify, integrating Google Analytics and heat mapping tools to track
user behavior.
Analyzed data insights to identify drop-off points and optimize user journey, leading to +13% higher conversion rate.
Outsourced key functions, including manufacturing and marketing, while maintaining cost efficiency and quality delivery. LIBERTY PEST CONTROL Brooklyn, NY
Sales Representative May 2024 – September 2024
Conducted field sales and business-to-business outreach, leveraging leads and cold-calling techniques to expand the company’s client base, generating over $8,000 in net new business..
Presented pest control solutions to business owners, provided 150+ customized service quotes, and successfully negotiated and closed 29 contracts, at 19% conversion rate.
Supervised existing client accounts to ensure customer satisfaction through proactive check-ins, hearing out customer concerns, and providing personalized solutions.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY New Brunswick, NJ
Vice President October 2023 - October 2024
Utilized Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to manage a budget of $50,000 per year to organize guest speaker seminars, organization dinners, membership fees and fundraising events.
Developed and implemented a volunteer performance system on Excel. Established clear participation benchmarks, automated tracking processes, and introduced incentives to drive engagement. This increased member participation and fostered a stronger culture of responsibility within the fraternity.
Collaborated with stakeholders across sister student orgs, local vendors, and campus administration to organize philanthropic events, raising over + $32,000.
RUFORACURE New Brunswick, NJ
Philanthropy Lead October 2023 - October 2024
Founded RUforaCure, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for pediatric cancer, achieving over $8,000 in donations last year through bracelet sales and partnerships with local businesses.
Negotiated promotional deals with popular campus restaurants and bars, creating a unique value for bracelet holders while increasing community engagement and fundraising impact for RUforaCure. MAKE-A-WISH 4x4x4 FUNDRAISER Monroe, NJ
Philanthropy Lead March 2024
Participated in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser, running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours to raise awareness and support for children with critical illnesses, contributing to a successful campaign that raised over $11,000.
Demonstrated commitment and resilience in this endurance-based fundraising event, with a fastest personal 4-mile split at 6:11 pace.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Skills: Microsoft Excel (Pivotal Tables, Index Match) and PowerPoint, Leadership Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking Interests: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sports, Chess, Travel, Hip Hop/R&B Music, Fashion, Comedy Movies.