They provided me with training in finance, sales, and service, while also providing hands-on work and shadowing in each department.
Created a spreadsheet and inputted over 1,000 records of past detailing jobs for the service department to help create an organized way to track progress, rather than stacks of papers.
Helped sell 4 cars in 2 weeks.
Took inventory on 300+ cars each month.
Development in each department and legitimate sales experience with customers.
Observed financial sales, consisting of warranties and coverages, with customers, and learned about the back end of car sales.
Personal encounters with customers in the service department, while also learning the software that is used to keep track of payment plans, parts orders, and customer inquiries.
Developed teamwork skills within a real business environment, as well as customer experience.
Business Owner/Partner
Ricks Landscape
Byron Center, MI
06.2021 - 06.2023
Door-to-door and social media marketing were used to attract customers in the early stages.
35+ clients and $8,000+ in revenue within the first summer.
Employed 4 friends.
Provided customer service and free quotes to customers interested in our landscaping services.
Business partnership that grew with newly developed business knowledge, providing lawn care services such as lawn mowing, weed whacking, mulching, rock laying, window washing, and weeding.
Developed real-world business and marketing skills.
Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
Grounds Crew
Byron Center Recreation
Byron Center, MI
06.2020 - 06.2023
Conducted fieldwork at baseball and softball tournaments. Responsible for raking and chalking the fields before, after, and in between games.
60+ fields per day.
Developed teamwork and efficiency skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Leadership
Hope College
Holland, MI
06.2027
Affiliations
Captain of high school hockey, football, and lacrosse teams.
2x state runner up and 4x regional champion in high school hockey.