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Ellie Sickles

Shepherd

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

XC Coach

GRPS Middle School
08.2025 - Current
  • Lead practices to develop athletes' endurance, technique, and teamwork.
  • Motivate and mentor athletes to build confidence and positive habits.
  • Support meet-day preparation, strategy, and athlete safety.

Supervisor & Event Staff

GVSU Athletic Department
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervise and assist in event operations for GVSU Athletic events, collaborating with both student staff and professional staff.
  • Set up and take down event equipment, ensuring facility readiness and safety.
  • Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure game day runs smoothly.
  • Oversee external events hosted at GVSU athletic facilities, coordinating logistics and support with outside organizations.

Volunteer & Referee

Special Olympics Michigan
12.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with setup, registration, and coordination at numerous events statewide.
  • Served as a referee for multiple sports including basketball and track events.
  • Provided inclusive support and encouragement to athletes, families, and fellow volunteers.

Employee

The Little Flower Barn
Lake Isabella
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Maintain the natural beauty and cleanliness of wedding venue grounds to ensure an inviting, picture-perfect setting for events.
  • Perform landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, and seasonal planting, enhancing the venue's rustic charm year-round.
  • Support event setup and teardown, ensuring outdoor spaces are safe, organized, and aligned with each couple's vision.

Waitress

Pohlcat Golf Course
Mt. Pleasant
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided attentive customer service in the clubhouse, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, and creating a welcoming environment for golfers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the dining area and assisted with event set-up for banquets and outings.

Beverage Cart Attendant

Pohlcat Golf Course
Mt. Pleasant
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed cash and card transactions, maintained inventory, and provided efficient, friendly service to golfers on the course.
  • Adapted quickly to changing weather and course conditions, ensuring consistent service throughout long shifts.

Event Coordinator

Grand Valley State University
Allendale
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conceptualized and executed a large-scale campus-wide event.
  • Cultivated sponsorships, exceeded sales targets, and arranged live entertainment.
  • Provided excellent customer service and helped lead promotional efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Shepherd High School
Shepherd, MI
01.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Mid Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Operations management
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Safety management

References

  • Allie Maresh, Supervisor, GVSU Game Ops, (248) 840-0704, mareshal@gvsu.edu
  • Chelsea Breham, Sport Management Professor, (269) 838-1523, brehmch@gvsu.edu
  • Sarah Porter, Boss, Wedding Venue Little Flower Barn, (616) 780-7440, swporter31@gmail.com

Volunteer Experience

  • Event Coordinator, Rally with the Rapids, Allendale, MI, 08/01/24, 12/31/24, Conceptualized and executed a large-scale campus-wide event., Cultivated sponsorships, exceeded sales targets, and arranged live entertainment., Provided excellent customer service and helped lead promotional efforts.
  • Volunteer & Referee, Special Olympics Michigan, MI, 12/01/19, Present, Assisted with setup, registration, and coordination at numerous events statewide., Served as a referee for multiple sports including basketball and track events., Provided inclusive support and encouragement to athletes, families, and fellow volunteers.

Timeline

XC Coach

GRPS Middle School
08.2025 - Current

Employee

The Little Flower Barn
06.2025 - 08.2025

Event Coordinator

Grand Valley State University
08.2024 - 12.2024

Waitress

Pohlcat Golf Course
04.2024 - 08.2025

Beverage Cart Attendant

Pohlcat Golf Course
04.2024 - 08.2025

Supervisor & Event Staff

GVSU Athletic Department
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer & Referee

Special Olympics Michigan
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Grand Valley State University

High School Diploma -

Shepherd High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Mid Michigan College

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