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Sarah Manson

@sarahmanson

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Business analytics student skilled in data-driven strategy, Excel, and AI-assisted research.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level role using data analysis and AI-assisted research to drive strategic decisions, with collaborative teams and opportunities for growth.

I am a Business Analytics undergraduate with hands-on experience applying data-driven methods, Excel automation, and AI-assisted analysis to inform strategic decisions for organizations. I have delivered research-backed recommendations, built outreach templates and pitch decks, and supported fundraising and operational efficiency efforts.

My background includes consulting-style projects analyzing large datasets, stakeholder interviews, and designing iterative implementation plans, plus leadership running large-scale events, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration. I bring strong communication, training, and problem-solving skills and aim to turn data into actionable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

VP of Events & Programming

Current

Lehigh University

Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)

Directed Lehigh's largest student-run philanthropy event (950+ tickets sold), negotiated venue contracts, managed budgets and logistics, and developed data-driven fundraising strategies targeting $20,000 (33% YoY growth).

Event Management Budgeting Contract Negotiation Excel Fundraising Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration

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Student Tour Guide

Current

Lehigh University

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led tours for groups of 25+ prospective students, communicating complex institutional information clearly and adapting messages to diverse stakeholder needs to support recruitment efforts.

Public Speaking Communicate Information Clearly To Stakeholders Onboarding Presentation Skills Customer Engagement

Marketing & Business Development Intern

Holistically Divine Counseling

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Conducted research and AI-assisted data analysis across 20+ companies to identify strategic opportunities, developed outreach templates and two pitch decks to optimize stakeholder communication, and optimized outreach operations using Excel.

Market Research Excel Strategic Outreach Data Analysis

Server & Hostess

Bob's Grill & Ocean Cafe

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Supported management in transitioning to a new POS, trained staff on systems and service standards, and managed 4–6 simultaneous tables to deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Training Customer Service Troubleshooting Time Management Multitasking Communication

COH Student Advisory Council Member

Lehigh University

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Managed College of Health stakeholder communications and coordinated university-wide programming to improve operational efficiency and outreach effectiveness.

Program Coordination Outreach Operational Efficiency Cross Functional Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lehigh University

Bachelor of Science, Business Analytics

Grade: GPA: 3.65

Activities and societies: Dean’s List Spring 2025 & Fall 2025; College of Health Dean’s Scholarship; VP of Events & Programming; Student Tour Guide; COH Student Advisory Council; Club Volleyball

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics with a focus on Business Analytics; coursework includes AI Strategy & Management, Calculus with Business Applications I, Statistical Methods, and Finance.