Nick Giannakopoulos
Professional Experience
Research Assistant & Undergraduate Senior Thesis
PRIDE Lab | January 2023 - May 2025
Led a multi-semester behavioral psychology research project, designing studies, collecting data, and conducting statistical analysis.
Conducted a year-long senior thesis on aesthetic emotional responses to framing music as poetry, securing Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
Designed and distributed Qualtrics surveys to 250+ participants, analyzing decision-making patterns and audience perceptions using R.
Created video stimuli using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Qualtrics to support experimental research.
Authored a final research paper and presented findings at the university’s undergraduate research conference and delivered an oral thesis presentation, effectively communicating key insights.
Off the Wire
UMTV | August 2023 - May 2025
Casted as host and served on executive board of UMTV’s award winning late night sketch comedy show
Wrote and performed opening monologues and sketches, crafting narratives relating to current events in news and pop-culture
Collaborated in a creative team to develop compelling content and refine storytelling techniques to enhance viewer engagement
Performed live in front of studio audiences, demonstrating strong public speaking, improvisation, and audience interaction skills
Filmed and acted in pre-recorded sketches, with involvement in technical video production
Managed a bi-weekly production schedule, balancing writing, performance, and content creation to meet deadlines.
UV Cheese Co-Founder
April 2024 - May 2025
Co-founded and operated a grilled cheese restaurant operating from an apartment
Curated an innovative menu and distinctive branding
Developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy, generating all customer traffic through engaging content creation and advertisements
Streamlined front-of-house and kitchen communication by leveraging Microsoft Excel, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer experience
Designed and managed branding efforts to establish a recognizable and appealing business identity
Maintained detailed records of over $4000 worth of revenue
Education
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Minors
Computer Science
Motion Pictures
August 2021 – May 2025
Skills
Research & Data Analysis:
Experimental Study Design & Execution
Qualtrics (Survey Design & Audience Research)
SPSS & R (Statistical & Data Analysis)
Microsoft Excel (Operational Efficiency & Data Management)
Marketing & Branding:
Social Media Content Creation & Strategy
Branding & Business Development
Audience Engagement & Growth Strategies
Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Marketing & Design)
Brand Storytelling
Creative & Communication:
Scriptwriting & Comedy Writing (Monologues, Sketches)
Public Speaking & Live Performance
Video Production & Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut)
Improvisation