Aiden Koester
Goodrich
Summary
Dynamic leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of success at Young Entrepreneurs Across America, where I recruited and led a team to generate over $103,000 in exterior painting projects. Skilled in marketing and team collaboration, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional communication abilities. Achieved a sales closure rate of over 52%, showcasing adaptability and a keen ability to learn quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Young Entrepreneurs Across America
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Built and managed a successful exterior painting business from scratch, generating over $103,000 in revenue during one summer.
- Led a team of five painters, overseeing 40 completed projects and maintaining a 52% sales close rate across 80+ presentations.
- Invested 140+ hours in strategic marketing efforts, including door-to-door canvassing and flyer distribution, resulting in a robust pipeline of clients.
- Created and maintained a detailed Excel sheet tracking leads, estimates, and sales metrics to analyze and optimize performance.
- Supported team members in earning over $28,000 collectively, fostering their personal and professional growth.
Entrepreneur
Pinpoint Pressure Washing
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Launched and grew a pressure washing business from a side hustle to a fully licensed LLC over the course of two years, driven by customer acquisition and word-of-mouth marketing.
- Successfully managed all aspects of the business, including marketing, customer service, and operational logistics, booking an average of four jobs per week at peak.
- Gained valuable insights into failure, perseverance, and self-reliance, learning that success in business is directly tied to personal effort and adaptability.
- Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies, learning the importance of brand visibility and customer relationship building.
Server
The Wyndgate Country Club
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsibilities included welcoming and seating guests
- Taking guest orders and communicating them back to the kitchen
- Memorizing the entire menu and recommending certain appetizers, entrees or drinks to upsell
Tent Installer
Valley Tent Rental
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Setup and takedown of tents, stages, dance floors and lighting
- Delivery of equipment; tables, chairs, bounce houses etc
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Designing the layout of where the tent should be placed and how it should be presented
Chair lift operator
Mt. Holly Ski Resort
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Helping people on and off the chairlift
- Checking everyone for updated lift tickets
- Ensuring that everyone is taking safety measures
Education
Advertising Management - Minor in Entrepreneurship
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan01.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Strong communicator
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Fast learner
Timeline
Branch Manager
Young Entrepreneurs Across America
01.2024 - 10.2024
Entrepreneur
Pinpoint Pressure Washing
03.2022 - 01.2024
Server
The Wyndgate Country Club
04.2021 - 09.2021
Tent Installer
Valley Tent Rental
04.2020 - 04.2021
Chair lift operator
Mt. Holly Ski Resort
01.2019 - 01.2021
Advertising Management - Minor in Entrepreneurship
Michigan State University
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