Nolan Connolly
Celina,TX
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record at Nexus Prep, driving user acquisition through strategic marketing and market research. Expert in data analysis and effective communication, I enhanced operational efficiency by 800% as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Universal Logistics Inc. Passionate about delivering measurable results and fostering customer relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Nexus Prep
Chesterfield, Michigan
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Tutored high school students in SAT preparation and college admissions, achieving measurable improvements in student performance.
- Led end-to-end marketing efforts, including social media strategy, content creation, and community outreach to drive user acquisition.
- Spearheaded website development by coordinating with developers, managing design feedback, and ensuring launch timelines were met.
- Conducted extensive market research and customer discovery interviews to refine product-market fit and identify target demographics.
- Designed and iterated on a scholarship funding model, leading operational logistics, donor outreach, and financial planning initiatives.
- Analyzed and identified critical business model flaws through real-world testing, driving a strategic pivot.
- Developed skills in entrepreneurship, lean startup methodology, digital marketing, and product development through hands-on leadership.
Digital Media Intern
Anchor Bay School District
Fairhaven, Michigan
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed graphics for promotional materials, such as banners, flyers, and brochures.
- Edited video clips for use on websites and other online platforms.
- Compiled data from analytics software to report on website performance metrics.
- Maintained a comprehensive library of images, videos, and audio files used in digital media projects.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Universal Logistics Inc
Warren, Michigan
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed existing processes within Quality Assurance department and proposed enhancements where necessary, resulting in 800% boost in software efficiency.
- Performed manual and automated testing on software applications to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Identified, documented, and fixed bugs in the website testing software using Cypress and JavaScript.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Rice University
Houston, TX05-2028
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay High School
Fair Haven, MI05-2024
Skills
- Market research
- Strategic Vision
- Customer relationship management
- Data analysis
- Effective Communication
- Customer acquisition
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Affiliations
- Marathon Runner
- Powerlifter
Timeline
Founder
Nexus Prep
01.2024 - 03.2025
Digital Media Intern
Anchor Bay School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance Engineer
Universal Logistics Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Rice University
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay High School
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