Sydney Pickell

Recent MBA graduate with hands-on experience in primary and secondary market research, survey design, and data visualization, currently supporting client insights work at a research and consulting firm. Brings strong leadership and communication skills from NCAA Division III athletics and coaching.

Custom Research & Consulting Intern at Navigate (2026-06 – Present)

Assist in all phases of research projects, both primary and secondary, including internal brainstorming sessions, questionnaire design and creation, survey programming/checking, monitoring and providing updates on survey response, and report creation/data visualization. Responsible for data analysis and finding trends to turn complex data into easily digestible reports. Conduct secondary research to support proposal creation, sponsorship impact studies, category analysis and ad hoc client reporting (Clients include LOVB San Francisco)

Women's Golf Graduate Assistant Coach at University of Lynchburg (2025-08 – 2026-05)

Assisted in coaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes on and off the golf course. Supported team operations including tournament schedule, travel logistics, practice planning, recruitment outreach, and schedule coordination

Westover Honors Community Graduate Assistant at University of Lynchburg (2024-08 – 2026-05)

Provided academic, administrative, and operational support to over 150 students in the Westover Honors Community. Taught HONR-100, which prepares students for the honors experience by providing them with skills needed to function effectively as members of a living and learning community

Junior Coach at First Tee of West Michigan (2023-04 – 2023-08)

Facilitated junior golf clinics for children aged 6-14. Taught golf fundamentals and techniques, as well as core values and life skills connected to each principle of golf

Social Media Marketing Intern at Vita Bella Italian Kitchen (2022-06 – 2023-08)

Created and managed advertisements on various social media platforms. Increased social media engagement by 130%, as well as increased returning customers and overall customer base

Marketing Intern at Kalamazoo College Center for Career and Professional Development (2022-08 – 2023-06)

Developed social media postings and content according to the brand manual and became proficient in Canva Pro. Gained skills in marketing, communication, social media and graphic design

MBA in General Business Management – University of Lynchburg (2024-2026)

Bachelor of Arts in Business, Minor: Psychology – Kalamazoo College (2020-2024)