Braxton Balerud
Mandan,North Dakota
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Cut N' Go
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Founded and operated a lawn care business, handling all aspects of business management.
- Managed advertising, client relations, and marketing strategies to grow the business.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management, including expenses and payroll.
- Delivered services such as lawn mowing, edging, weed control, mulching, and more.
- Provided residential and commercial lawn care, ensuring high-quality results and customer satisfaction.
Concrete Laborer
Myhre Concrete Design
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
Cashier
Scheels Sporting Goods
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
BBA - Entrepreneurship
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2028
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Sales negotiation
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Marketing expertise
Accomplishments
- Elected Class Speaker at high school graduation, showcasing leadership, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Placed in the top 30% at the International DECA Competition twice, demonstrating strong business acumen, problem-solving, and competitive drive.
- Founded and operated my own lawn care company at the age of 16, successfully managing all aspects of the business, from marketing to financials.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Cut N' Go
05.2022 - 10.2023
Concrete Laborer
Myhre Concrete Design
06.2021 - 07.2021
Cashier
Scheels Sporting Goods
04.2021 - 05.2021
BBA - Entrepreneurship
University of North Dakota