SY Silas Yelich

Portfolio

Work built around sports, storytelling, and growth.

I'm Silas Yelich, and this portfolio brings together the strategy decks, research, digital content, and hands-on experience I've built across sports business and creative marketing work. It is designed to showcase the kind of value I can bring to internships and early-career opportunities.

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GRVTY Technologies

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Supported U.S. expansion of the sport-tech startup by conducting research on the NIL landscape, and supported partnership development by prospecting and reaching out to brands and athletes.

Preview of the GRVTY NIL college sports ecosystem presentation

NIL College Sports Ecosystem Overview

An overview deck mapping the NIL college sports ecosystem and its key stakeholders to support market understanding and expansion strategy.

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Preview of the GRVTY Technologies ecosystem presentation

GRVTY Platform Deck

A GRVTY platform deck I used to communicate the brand's value proposition and support outreach to potential partners.

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Preview of the GRVTY reference letter PDF

Reference Letter

Supporting recommendation letter documenting my contribution to the GRVTY engagement.

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Saidia Consulting

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Worked with international nonprofits to advise on communication, marketing, and partnership strategies, collaborating in consulting teams to develop and present recommendations to clients.

Preview of the Saidia Consulting TOC project PDF

The Ocean Cleanup

Saidia Consulting reference material connected to The Ocean Cleanup project.

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Preview of the Saidia Consulting WCF project PDF

The World Childhood Foundation Deutschland

Saidia Consulting reference material connected to The World Childhood Foundation Deutschland project.

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Supported the running apparel team in developing seasonal ranges through market and trend research, competitor analysis, and analysis of global sales data to help shape commercially successful assortments, while working cross-functionally to guide new products from concept to launch.

Preview of the adidas running presentation

Running Market Analysis

Strategic analysis of the running apparel category, including market context and future growth opportunities, presented to secure internship.

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Preview of the Adidas reference letter PDF

Reference Letter

Supporting recommendation letter connected to my Adidas-related work and application materials.

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WHU Master's Thesis

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Preview of the master's thesis document

Explored how athlete branding can extend beyond on-field performance and function as a long-term business and media asset.

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Media Samples

Creative work across video, social, and promotional storytelling.

Alongside strategy work, I also create digital content that is built to capture attention quickly and communicate clearly.

Contact

I'd love to chat

I'm open to conversations around internships, entry-level roles, and projects across sports marketing, strategy, partnerships, and content.