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  • NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship
    NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship
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    NY Racing · Jul 2026 · ✅ Verified by Extern

    NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship

    Every NASCAR team's survival depends on one critical skill: proving to sponsors that their investment pays off. In this hands-on externship, you'll step into the role of a sports analytics consultant tasked with answering a question worth millions—which sponsorship opportunities deliver the best visibility bang for the buck? You'll build a complete data pipeline from scratch, scraping race results, pulling social media metrics from Reddit and YouTube, and tracking news coverage to create a comprehensive picture of sponsor exposure across an entire NASCAR season. By the end, you'll deliver what NY Racing's leadership actually needs: a polished strategy deck with 2-3 data-backed recommendations for where to target future sponsors.

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About me

I’m on a journey to understand different roles and find my true calling in the professional world.

I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree at IE University and exploring various career paths to discover what truly resonates with me. With some work experience under my belt, I am eager to learn and grow in a professional environment.

Externships

NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship

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Experience

Independent Contractor

MERCOR — Approved Expert, Machine Learning Engineer Talent Network · 2026 – Present

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL — AI-Powered Business Analytics Track · 2025 – 2026

NY RACING (NASCAR) — Sponsorship ROI Extern, IE Extern Program · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026

WAME SPORTS — Business Development Intern · Jan 2025 – Jul 2025

ACCIONA OPEN DE ESPAÑA (GOLF) — Sports Economics & Impact Intern · Nov 2024

FOOTBALL AGENT OPERATIONS — Regulatory & Compliance Intern · Jan 2024 – Jun 2024

LIGA DEPORTIVA UNIVERSITARIA (LDU) — Digital Communications & Content Intern · Jan 2023 – Jun 2023

Education

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Master’s in Digital Business & Innovation

UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE MADRID

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management

Skills

Analytical ThinkingTeam CollaborationAIAI Powered AnalyticsData AnalysisData Visualization
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NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship

Every NASCAR team's survival depends on one critical skill: proving to sponsors that their investment pays off. In this hands-on externship, you'll step into the role of a sports analytics consultant tasked with answering a question worth millions—which sponsorship opportunities deliver the best visibility bang for the buck? You'll build a complete data pipeline from scratch, scraping race results, pulling social media metrics from Reddit and YouTube, and tracking news coverage to create a comprehensive picture of sponsor exposure across an entire NASCAR season. By the end, you'll deliver what NY Racing's leadership actually needs: a polished strategy deck with 2-3 data-backed recommendations for where to target future sponsors.

PythonData Analysis
NASCAR NY Racing Sponsorship ROI Externship
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Overview

As a sports analytics consultant for NY Racing, I tackled the challenge of showcasing the ROI of NASCAR sponsorships. My work involved creating a comprehensive data pipeline, analyzing race results and social media metrics, and ultimately delivering strategic recommendations to enhance sponsor visibility and engagement. This culminated in a polished presentation that addressed the needs of the

What I did

Throughout this externship, I developed a robust analytical framework to assess NASCAR sponsorship effectiveness. The following items outline the key projects I completed, from foundational research to final strategic recommendations.

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Project 1: Sponsorship ROI Foundations

I established a fundamental understanding of NASCAR sponsorship structures and ROI metrics, equipping myself with the necessary knowledge and infrastructure to analyze sponsorship effectiveness. This foundational work set the stage for subsequent data analysis.

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Project 3: Exploratory Data Analysis

I conducted exploratory data analysis on the master dataset, deriving actionable insights through statistical methods and visualizations. This included calculating correlations between race performance and sponsorship visibility, leading to a detailed EDA report with multiple visualizations and

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Project 5: Strategy and Presentation

I translated my analytical findings into strategic recommendations, identifying top-performing sponsors and crafting scenario analyses. I compiled a comprehensive report and designed an executive presentation deck, effectively communicating insights to stakeholders.

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Project 2: Data Collection & Integration

I collected and integrated a comprehensive dataset that included race performance data, social media exposure metrics from Reddit and YouTube, and news coverage. This analysis-ready dataset formed the backbone for my visibility scoring model.

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Project 4: Visibility Scoring Model

I developed a visibility scoring model that ranked sponsors based on their visibility efficiency. This involved selecting variables, designing the scoring formula in Python, calculating visibility scores, and conducting a sensitivity analysis to validate the model's robustness.

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