LAUREN VAUGHN
Winfield
Summary
Aspiring business and operations professional with hands-on experience supporting leadership, analyzing market data, and improving processes within industrial organizations under Madison Industries. Former collegiate softball athlete and current coach with a deep understanding of the baseball/softball landscape and athlete needs. Strong collaborator with a passion for contributing to team success and enhancing the athlete experience through innovative products.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Softball Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized softball training plans for students of all ages and abilities.
- Create drills to improve batting, throwing, fielding, base running, and other fundamentals.
- Instruct athletes on competition strategies such as situational play and mental preparation.
- Provide instruction while emphasizing equipment performance, player development, and in-game application.
Assistant Softball Coach
DuPage Fastpitch
Carol Stream
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct practice sessions and provide instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Attend staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
- Guide players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, and injury prevention techniques.
Business Operations Intern
Hydra-Stop
Burr Ridge
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Reported to the President, gaining direct exposure to business strategy and leadership development.
- Led a market research project on municipal water systems, compiling insights to inform company strategy.
- Created an AI Policy and Guidelines Handout to promote responsible tool use across teams.
- Partnered with the CFO to design pivot tables and slicers, improving sales and marketing data analysis.
- Supported the marketing team by creating a process to identify and document key municipal contacts in cities and districts with populations over 25,000, enabling stronger relationships with utility leaders and targeted growth opportunities.
Business Operations Intern
Filtran
Des Plaines
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Reported directly to the General Manager of North America, supporting strategic business operations and key decision-making.
- Drove $42,000 in revenue through targeted sales of aftermarket products.
- Optimized supplier relationships by revising Terms and Conditions, improving clarity and expectation alignment.
- Analyzed Q2 earnings calls for major automakers, including Toyota, Mazda, and GM, to identify market trends and inform business strategy.
Education
Organizational And Community Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2026
Business -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn05.2024
General Studies -
Syracuse University
Syracuse05.2023
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Mind for marketing
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Business Operations Intern
Hydra-Stop
05.2025 - 08.2025
Business Operations Intern
Filtran
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Softball Coach
DuPage Fastpitch
12.2023 - Current
Softball Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2023 - Current
Organizational And Community Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business -
College of DuPage
General Studies -
Syracuse University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Syracuse University Softball Team (Atlantic Coast Conference) - Full Athletic Scholarship, Recognized as National Top 100 Softball Player (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Captain - Varsity Softball Team, Named to multiple All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State teams, Varsity Softball team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, All-Time home run leader.