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Ben Praet

Harper Woods,MI

Summary

I am currently a freshman at Michigan State University. I am from the Grosse Pointe area, and graduated from North High School last spring. In High School I was rewarded, and graduated with high honors and am a member a magna cum laude. I was also a member of the National Honor Society. Prior to college, I have worked a handful of jobs, and have even started my own business. I have work experience in a multitude of fields. During college so far I have been named to the deans list, and invited to the Honors College as well the Honor Society.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawn Care Business Owner

Self Employed
Grosse Pointe, MI
04.2021 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments with customers for lawn care services.
  • Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.
  • Performed regular mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, overseeding and fertilizing services for residential and commercial customers.

Groundskeeper

Harper Woods Parks and Recreation
Harper Woods, MI
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
  • Maintained overall cleanliness and made sure parks were in top condition.
  • Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
  • Swept and raked leaves, debris, and other materials from the grounds.

Baseball Umpire

Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores Little League
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Checked field conditions before games to make sure it was safe for play.
  • Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Finance

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Diploma -

Grosse Pointe North High School
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Skills

  • Hands-On Worker
  • Great at Talking with People
  • Punctual
  • Experience managing a business
  • Hardworking Attitude
  • Prioritization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Groundskeeper

Harper Woods Parks and Recreation
06.2023 - 08.2024

Baseball Umpire

Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores Little League
05.2022 - 08.2022

Lawn Care Business Owner

Self Employed
04.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Finance

Michigan State University

Diploma -

Grosse Pointe North High School
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