John Nicholson
Team Manager/ Social Media Manager · Flip Skateboards
Venice, CAIn My Own Words
John Nicholson is a Massachusetts transplant with over 14 years of Skateboard Industry experience at the young age of 28. Specializing in Athlete/Team Management & Social Media Marketing, John has spent the past 5 years helping build some of the most established brands and athletes in Skateboarding.
Work Experience
Team Manager/ Social Media Manager
Flip Skateboards2014 – 2019
Manager of one of the most storied Teams of Professional Skateboarders of all time. Successfully managed and grew social media following (Instagram specifically from 75k followers to 585k followers over a 5 year period). Organized tours, demonstrations, store front signings, product collaborations etc. Created original video & photo content for Social Media channels.
Manager
Eastern Boarder2005 – 2013
Manager of retail and hard goods store front Eastern Boarder. Specializing in customer service in sales of Skate, Bike, & Snowboard product. Organized & developed contest, events, fundraisers.
Skateboard Instructor/ Counselor
Woodward Camp2011 – 2013
Working 1 on 1 instructing and coaching Skateboard Campers at the legendary Camp Woodward. Developing and running such off season events as "Shop of Ages". Building relationships and networks with the top visiting pros from around the world.
