Molly Sheehan
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Highly motivated division-one student-athlete with a proven track record of success both on the court and in the classroom. Fueled by a passion for continuous growth and success. With a solid foundation of leadership, teamwork, and time management skills gained through collegiate athletics and work experience, I aim to merge the lesson learned from my athletic career with the rigors of an MBA program.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Manager
The Lakes Inn/Lake2Sand Rentals
Nekoosa, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing plans to drive company sales for an established business (The Lakes Inn) as well as a start-up sister company (Lake 2Sand Rentals)
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, customer preferences, and opportunities for differentiation that led to a 22% increase in year-over-year Lake2sand sales revenue
- Created compelling marketing collateral, including website content, social media posts, email campaigns, and print brochures.
- Cultivated partnerships with local businesses, tourism boards, and industry influencers to expand brand reach and driver referral traffic.
- Led the redesign of the company websites, resulting in a 40% increase in organic search traffic and improvement in conversion rates.
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Division 1 Basketball Student Athlete
Edwardsville, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Awarded a full-ride scholarship
- Opportunity to be part of a rising D1 basketball program with a prominent coaching staff and a diverse group of fellow athletes
- Commit an average of 45-50 hours per week of training, practices, games, meetings and travel while maintaining full time student coursework
- Exercise strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off-field to promote positive environment.
Valparaiso University
Division 1 Basketball Student Athlete
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Awarded a full-ride scholarship
- Devoted an average of 35-40 hours per week to training, practices, games, meetings and travel while managing full time coursework
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- 5 Consecutive Semesters of Deans' List [35 GPA]
- Top Ranked: In the top 10% of academic class
- Recognized as the youngest D-1 women's basketball player in NCAA history at 17 years and 39 days old
- Elected as member of SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) representing team as an active contributor to university-wide athletic events
- Organized and led basketball clinics for local youth, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork within the community
- Mentored incoming student-athletes, assisting them in transitioning to the demands of collegiate athletics and academics
Timeline
Marketing Manager
The Lakes Inn/Lake2Sand Rentals
04.2023 - Current
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Division 1 Basketball Student Athlete
06.2022 - Current
Valparaiso University
Division 1 Basketball Student Athlete
01.2021 - 06.2022
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville