Sharyn Nolan
About Sharyn Nolan
Sharyn Nolan serves as the Sr. Assistant Director of Prospect Development in External Relations at Harvard Business School, where she develops strategies to expand the prospect base. With extensive experience at Harvard University in various roles related to records management and operations, she has a strong background in data management and analytics.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Sharyn Nolan serves as the Senior Assistant Director of Prospect Development in External Relations at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2020, working in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she develops strategies to identify and obtain new prospects, thereby expanding the prospect base for the institution. Her responsibilities also include liaising with IT departments to enhance data management and analytics related to prospect information.
Professional Experience at Harvard University
Sharyn Nolan has extensive experience at Harvard University, where she held multiple roles in the Harvard University Archives. She worked as Operations Coordinator from 2005 to 2008, followed by her position as Records and Operations Administrator from 2008 to 2014. Subsequently, she served as Operations Manager for Records Management and Collection Development from 2014 to 2017. These roles involved managing records and operations within the archives, contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.
Educational Background
Sharyn Nolan earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Studies from Knox College, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Museum Studies at Harvard University Extension School, a program she has been engaged in since 2009. This educational background supports her work in prospect development and data management.
Leadership in Data Management Initiatives
In addition to her roles at Harvard Business School and Harvard University, Sharyn Nolan leads a nation-wide vendor software user group for schools and universities. This group focuses on enhancing data management and analytics, reflecting her commitment to improving operational efficiency and data utilization in educational institutions.
Previous Role at Harvard Business School
Before her current position, Sharyn Nolan worked as the Assistant Director of Training and Information in External Relations at Harvard Business School from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she contributed to training initiatives and information management, furthering her expertise in external relations and data management.