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Morgan "MoMo" Ward

Bay Area

Summary

Impactful Nike Coach with experience across all three Areas of Expertise (AOEs), including Operational Excellence, Selling and Service, and Team and Culture, currently leading as a Selling and Service and Team and Culture Coach. Known for bringing energy, creativity, and measurable impact to high volume retail environments. Proven ability to develop teams, execute community driven initiatives, and translate brand strategy into meaningful consumer experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

Nike
San Jose, CA
03.2025 - Current

Nike, Coach
Santana Row, San Jose, CA
03/2025 – Present
$2.9M annual volume

  • Coach and develop 15 athletes, strengthening performance and team culture
  • Lead SOLE strategy execution across athlete teams, leadership, and visual merchandising
  • Analyze KPIs including traffic, conversion, and membership to drive performance improvements
  • Act as liaison between leadership and athlete teams to align business priorities
  • Planned and executed a women’s wellness community event series, with the second activation hosting 30 attendees and generating $3.1K in sales, a 26 percent increase from the initial event, achieving a 63 percent conversion rate and $159 ADPT, a 27 percent increase, leading to continued community partnerships

Team & Culture Specialist

Nike
San Leandro, California
02.2024 - 03.2025

25M+ Annual Volume

  • Increased linking percentage from mid 60s to high 70s in one quarter through structured cash wrap expectations and coaching strategies, enhancing attachment behaviors and making membership sign-ups more engaging and effective
  • Facilitated Nike Membership growth through in-store engagement and relationship building, strengthening consumer loyalty and increasing repeat traffic

Store Athlete

Nike
San Leandro & Long Beach
06.2019 - 02.2024
  • Elevated consumer experiences through personalized service and product knowledge, enhancing connection and driving conversion
  • Facilitated Nike Membership growth via in-store sign-ups and digital engagement initiatives

Actor/Lead Teaching Artist

New Conservatory Theatre Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performed in a three-month theater production run across various venues in San Francisco
  • Taught drama and theater skills to elementary school-aged children, fostering creativity and communication through engaging lessons

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA
05-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Performance coaching
  • Leadership development
  • Team alignment
  • KPI analysis
  • Event planning
  • Consumer relationship management
  • Community engagement
  • Visual merchandising

Critical Experience

Proxy Head Coach
Nike, Santana Row | 2026

  • Served as Proxy Head Coach for a 3 week leadership coverage period, leading daily store operations and driving team alignment across a team of 15 athletes
  • Maintained performance across key business metrics during leadership gap

Timeline

Coach

Nike
03.2025 - Current

Team & Culture Specialist

Nike
02.2024 - 03.2025

Actor/Lead Teaching Artist

New Conservatory Theatre Center
03.2023 - 12.2023

Store Athlete

Nike
06.2019 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Long Beach State University

Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts

Dillard University
Morgan "MoMo" Ward