Nicholas Connolly
Boston
Summary
Innovative entrepreneur with a strong track record in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management, with focus on driving growth and operational efficiency. Known for fostering collaborative environments, adapting to changing market conditions, and delivering measurable results. Highly reliable and adept at aligning team efforts with organizational goals to achieve significant impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder, Head of Multiple Chairs
Austin Strong Soccer Tournament Group
Freetown/Lakeville, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Co-founded a community-focused tournament initiative supporting youth engagement and charitable goals
- Led branding and design for promos, improving visibility and event turnout
- Managed social media; coordinated partners, sponsors, and volunteers
- Developed strategic partnerships with local businesses to enhance tournament sponsorship opportunities.
- Coordinated logistics for event scheduling, ensuring smooth operational flow and participant satisfaction.
- Used resources to design and produce different merchandise for the event
- Help set up and coordinated the event plans
- Created targeted fundraising materials to engage businesses in financial support initiatives.
- Worked with my team to help raise over $30,000 from our start
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and improve efficiency.
Field Crew Worker
Elliot Farm
Lakeville, MA
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Performed field operations, quality control, and logistics in a fast-paced team environment
- Operated tools and supported logistics to ensure on-time fulfillment and market readiness
- Collaborated across crews to meet daily production goals and maintain safety and cleanliness standards
- Assisted in planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops efficiently
- Maintained reliable attendance for early morning shifts to support operational efficiency.
- Comminicated great with fellow co-workers
Class President
Apponequet Regional High School
Lakeville, MA
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Led student government meetings, fostering collaboration among diverse student interests.
- Organized school events, enhancing community engagement and school spirit.
- Facilitated communication between administration and student body, ensuring transparency and addressing concerns.
- Developed initiatives to improve student participation in extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Mentored junior class representatives, promoting leadership development and teamwork skills.
- Advocated for student needs during discussions with faculty, influencing decision-making processes positively.
- Help plan fundraisers raising up to $8,000 for our class
- Motivated classmates to participate in extracurricular activities, boosting overall involvement in clubs and sports teams.
- Promoted a positive school culture through the implementation of inclusive activities and events for all students.
DECA Vice President
Apponequet Regional High School
Lakeville, MA
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Competed at the national level 3 years in a row for my DECA chapter
- Gave educational advice to other DECA members to help them compete in competitions
- Ran the stor sponsored by the school and the DECA chapter, ensuring we were stocked on product and improved sales and customer relations
- Produced designs and printed out shirts for our chapter to use
- Helped gain leaderships spots for our nationals trip
- Helped increase our chapter members by over 150 within a year
- Facilitated for many chapter meeting answering question and giving aid to members who needed it
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01-2029
High School Diploma -
Apponequet Regional High School
Lakeville, MA01-2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
- Branding & Advertising
- Basic Graphic Design
- Business development
- Customer relations
- Fundraising
- Negotiation techniques
Websites
Certification
CPR Certified (Active)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
LEADERSHIP
- Class President, Apponequet Regional High School (2023–2025)
- Represented student body; organized events and committees; managed communications
- Vice President, DECA Chapter — Apponequet Regional High School (ICDC) (2021–2025)
- Advanced to ICDC three times; competed twice; completed the Thrive leadership workshop
- Expanded membership from 60 to 120 through structured outreach, onboarding, and peer-led training
- Co-led fundraising totaling approximately $5,000 to support conference travel and programming
LICENSURE IN PROGRESS
Real Estate License (Massachusetts) — In Progress
Timeline
Class President
Apponequet Regional High School
09.2023 - 05.2025
Field Crew Worker
Elliot Farm
06.2023 - 08.2025
DECA Vice President
Apponequet Regional High School
09.2021 - 05.2025
Co-Founder, Head of Multiple Chairs
Austin Strong Soccer Tournament Group
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
Suffolk University
High School Diploma -
Apponequet Regional High School