Molly Wendel
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Purdue Sport Management M.S. candidate with hands-on game-day operations experience spanning run-of-show, ingress/egress, credentialing, vendor coordination, staffing, and crowd flow. Track record of on-time execution, clear communication, and calm, solutions-first problem-solving in fast-moving environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Retail
Plex Sport Facilities
Fort Wayne, Indiana
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Led retail operations and F&B services across two multi-sport facilities, directing staff teams to deliver concessions and merchandise for tournament rentals.
- Secured and maintained all merchant, vendor, and food permits with state and local agencies, ensuring uninterrupted operations for USSSA and NSA facility rentals.
- Coordinated national suppliers and sponsors (PepsiCo, AB InBev), aligning inventory availability and on-site promotional activations to event demand.
- Supported FWU Fútbol Club college showcases and DeMarcus Beasley Futbol youth camps with retail operations and F&B services, expanding partnership offerings.
- Served as the primary liaison between FWU Fútbol Club and Soccer.com for account setup and registration management.
- Configured POS back-end (product database, pricing tiers, discounts, tax rules, inventory), improving pricing accuracy and stock visibility across two locations.
- Built weekly staffing models aligned to event calendars, managing hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews to meet service demands during peak tournament activity.
- Led sales analysis, forecasting, order processing, and loss prevention to improve margin and reduce stockouts.
- Directed liquidation and promotional strategies during transitions to maximize revenue and clear aging inventory.
Facilities & Office Manager
Plex Sport Facilities
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in onboarding new employees and training support staff.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for staff and external partners.
- Organized company events and team-building activities.
- Managed front desk, lobby, and multi-line phone operations for visitor reception, event scheduling, and administrative support.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown logistics, including field preparation, equipment staging, signage, and facility transitions between concurrent programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Master of Science - Sports Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team building
- Event planning
- Retail operations
- Sales analysis
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager & Handler Permit - National Restaurant Association
- Alcohol Servers Permit - Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission (ATC)
- Special Event Contingency Planning for Public Safety & Active Shooter- FEMA
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google
Timeline
Director of Retail
Plex Sport Facilities
09.2023 - 03.2025
Facilities & Office Manager
Plex Sport Facilities
07.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Sports Management
Purdue University