Andrew Andy Ruge
Event Marketing | Brand Builder | Strategic Partnerships | $25 Million + Raised for Scholarships | l Had a Burger Named after Me
- Role
- President Founder at Ruge Brand Experience Consulting
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Andy Ruge
I’m a relationship-first professional with decades of experience delivering exceptional events, driving revenue growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and boosting brand visibility through strategic partnerships and creative engagement. As a senior leader in college athletics, I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed multi-million-dollar sponsorships, and cultivated long-term relationships with corporate partners, donors, and key stakeholders. From managing external operations at George Washington Athletics to helping orchestrate a Final Four run at George Mason, I’ve built a career on exceeding expectations and delivering value. Creating fun events that help build a brand Building and sustaining client relationships Developing strategic campaigns that meet business objectives Leading cross-departmental collaboration Managing complex accounts with care and clarity Driving measurable ROI
Experience
President Founder
Ruge Brand Experience Consulting
Jan 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
Events and marketing strategic planning services and coordination.• Advise brand‑driven growth for a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in influencer partnerships, social media strategy, and content‑driven brand growth.• Supported advertising sales for the NCAA Basketball Championship, a revenue‑generating partnership opportunity that blends advertising and premium access to deliver high‑visibility brand exposure at one of the nation’s most-watched sporting events.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Masters, Sports Leadership
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Ticketing
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Management
- Powerpoint
- Ticket Operations
- Sports Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Higher Education
- Management
- Athletics
- Marketing Communications
- Blogging
- Sales
- Sponsorship Sales
- Athletic Training
- Game Day Operations
- Archtics
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Archtics Ticketing System
- Publicity
- Social Networking
- Nonprofits
- Sponsorship
- Basketball
- Social Media
- Sports Marketing
- Baseball
- Ticket Sales
- Leadership
- Sports Writing
- Coaching
- Public Relations
- Airline Ticketing
- Media Relations
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