Michael Wright
Evanston,IL
Summary
Versatile sports and business professional with hands-on experience in operations, marketing, sales, and project management. Proven leader adept at building relationships, driving results, and optimizing processes in dynamic team environments. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Operations Manager
Chicago Union
01.2025 - Current
- Drove fan engagement and in-person marketing efforts to increase ticket sales and event attendance.
- Managed game day logistics and team operations to ensure smooth execution of events.
- Built community partnerships through targeted outreach to local schools, businesses, and organizations.
Quarterback
Northwestern University Athletics
05.2024 - Current
- Led Northwestern Football team as the quarterback
- Member of the leadership council
Quarterback/Track Sprinter
Mississippi State University Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Led the Mississippi State Football team as the quarterback in all 12 games of the 2023 season.
- Competing on a national level as a track sprinter in the 60m, 200m, and relay teams.
Intern
Pepsico Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Learned various marketing techniques and methods surrounding company operations.
- Presented information to collegiate students on the functionality of the company.
Education
Masters of Arts - Sports Administration
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies
Evanston, IL06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, Communication, Psychology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Project management
Collegiate Awards and Honors
3x SEC Player of the Week
All SEC Community Service Team
2x Manning Player of the Week
Maxwell Award Semifinalist
Timeline
Marketing and Operations Manager
Chicago Union
01.2025 - Current
Quarterback
Northwestern University Athletics
05.2024 - Current
Quarterback/Track Sprinter
Mississippi State University Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Pepsico Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, Communication, Psychology
Mississippi State University
Masters of Arts - Sports Administration
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies
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