Oliver Broek

Launchpad Accelerator Scout

- Manage and oversee a budget exceeding $100,000, including dues collection, expense tracking, and financial reporting - Develop and maintain budgets for social, philanthropic, and operational events, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance - Communicate regularly with national headquarters and university administration regarding financial matters and policies - Maintain accurate financial records, oversee payments and reimbursements, and support chapter leadership in financial decision-making

- Planned and executed nightlife events, coordinating logistics from pre-production through event close - Sourced artists, communicated with venues, and supported scheduling coordination - Managed ticketing, marketing, and promotional efforts to drive attendance and audience engagement - Supported on-site operations, including security, artist hospitality, and event flow - Performed DJ sets at live events, contributing directly to programming and crowd experience

- Selected member of Peabody College’s competitive, college-wide honors program emphasizing intellectual exploration, community engagement, and research - Collaborating on a service-learning project with Thrive South Nashville, supporting refugee and immigrant communities through advocacy storytelling, tutoring, and community engagement - Contributing to advocacy writing by interviewing community members and drafting narrative profiles for organizational outreach and newsletters - Will complete honors coursework and an independent research project as part of the program’s academic requirements

- Provided project coordination support, assisting with client interactions and deliverable management - Curated social media content; sourced engaging music and industry material, and drafted posts to support audience growth - Researched emerging artists, releases, and industry news to support editorial and social strategy - Drafted editorial articles for publication - Supported the development of Dancing Astronaut–branded mix content aligned with the brand’s voice

- Prepared and plated food items while maintaining quality, presentation, and food safety standards - Took customer orders, processed transactions, and provided attentive counter service - Crafted made-to-order coffee and espresso beverages in a fast-paced environment - Maintained a clean, organized workspace and supported daily closing operations

- Conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals and produced video essays for multiple social media platforms to support the mission of Humans of San Quentin - Curated and organized a 70+ piece art exhibit showcasing work by artists currently incarcerated in San Quentin Federal Prison - Supported and helped execute an art-based fundraising event, raising $4,000 for Humans of San Quentin - Developed ongoing collaborative projects between Humans of San Quentin and Branson High School to expand awareness and strengthen community connections

- Studied marine ecology, sustainable systems, and tourism & development through an immersive, field-based academic program - Earned PADI scuba certification and conducted scientific diving for environmental data collection - Elected student leader twice during the semester and again for Parents’ Weekend, representing the student body and directing school-wide meetings, events, athletic classes, and daily activities - Selected to deliver the graduation speech to parents, faculty, and visitors

- Worked directly with the founder at a boutique investment banking firm to gain foundational experience in real estate finance and investing - Assisted with financial analysis, market research, and evaluation of real estate investment opportunities - Supported deal-related tasks, including data organization, underwriting support, and preparation of internal materials - Gained exposure to investment decision-making processes and small-firm operations