Molly Polak
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A passionate and motivated product expert, I possess an excellent ability to consistently execute high quality work within fast paced environments, at both a territory and global level. Highly adaptable and organized, I work efficiently and thrive when working on complex cross functional projects that involve multiple stakeholders and teams across the matrix. My strong interpersonal skills enable me to lead and influence others to deliver premium business results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
EKIN Experience and Training Specialist
Nike
Melbourne, Australia
07.2021 - Current
- Developing premium Running and Women’s product education strategies and initiatives across the entire Pacific marketplace to 8000+ retail athletes, including Nike Direct and key 3PW’s, as well as supporting marketing, merchandising and sales on key strategic priorities to achieve revenue growth
- Consistently demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills that highlight my passion and knowledge for product, specializing in Running and Women’s fields of play
- Expert presenter on the Global Employee Meeting to 79,000+ global Nike teammates, as well as at the NTK reveal to the Pacific media on behalf of global product teams
- Facilitated numerous product testing rounds for the Infinity and Pegasus franchises with local running groups for the global product testing team
- This included gathering valuable insights that helped to inform future product creation decisions
- Developed the Nike Melbourne Marathon staff engagement strategy for Nike Pacific retail and internal employees, as well as the race precinct family and friend’s marquee
- Management of project budget, as well as internal and external stakeholders including event and media agency staff
- Global EKIN Mentor
- Oversaw the development of the EKIN TV digital content toolkit, ensuring global alignment and consistency with all content created at both a territory and global level.
Seasonal Product Manager (Stretch)
Nike
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Focused on evolving the seasonal product strategy, enhancing the process, quality, and delivery of scaled digital educational content to Nike’s 40,000 + global retail athletes as well as GEO stakeholders
- Leveraging the insights of cross functional stakeholders including Partner Go To Market, Merchandising and Consumer Direct Marketing to maximize efficiencies by 30% and create global consistency
- Establish tiered approach for seasonal priorities against Geo needs and available resources and capacity
- Bringing territory expertise and perspective to influence the development of a global strategy that considers the diverse needs of the Firstline in all GEO’s.
Education
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -
Deakin University
Skills
- Result orientated
- Project Management
- Product
- Presenting
- Communication
Affiliations
- Running
Accomplishments
- Global EKIN Of The Year FY23
- APLA Women’s Narrative Preview Representative 2023
- Global Employee Meeting Q1 FY24
- Boston Marathoner
Timeline
Seasonal Product Manager (Stretch)
Nike
03.2023 - 10.2023
EKIN Experience and Training Specialist
Nike
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -
Deakin University