Brayden Jervik
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Work History
Operations Support & Concrete Mason Workman
3 Years 3 Months- Direct daily field operations alongside site foremen, managing workflow for a 5+ person crew to ensure adherence to strict safety and quality benchmarks.
- Onboard and train 4+ new employees on site protocols, equipment operation, and workplace safety standards.
- Perform end-of-day inventory auditing for high-value machinery and raw materials, reducing job-site downtime and material waste by 15%.
- Redesigned shop layout and mobile equipment trailers, accelerating tool retrieval times and improving daily job-site setup efficiency.
Logistics & Detailing Assistant
2 Months- Executed vehicle detailing and cosmetic inspections to enhance vehicle presentation for buyers.
- Coordinated regional vehicle transport and deliveries across multiple dealership lots, ensuring 100% on-time delivery schedules.
- Managed inventory for automotive parts and supplies efficiently.
- Coordinated service department activities and documentation processes.
- Assisted customers with vehicle inquiries and service scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Management
- Core Coursework: Principles of Management, Micro/Macroeconomics, Marketing Concepts, Managerial Accounting, Organizational Behavior, Business Statistics
- GPA: 3.20 / 4.00
High School Diploma
GPA: 3.5 / 4.00
Skills
Leadership & Community Engagement
Parkston Youth Athletics, Youth Program Coach & Officiating Volunteer, Parkston, SD, 2019-2023, Coordinated and ran structured instructional athletic camps for over 50 youth participants annually, developing foundational teamwork and communication skills. Officiated competitive youth and junior high sports contests, enforcing rule frameworks and making decisive calls under pressure.
Academic Projects & Campus Involvement
- SDSU Club Baseball Team | South Dakota State University
- Team Member | August 2024 – Present
- Balance rigorous collegiate academic demands with a high-level competitive team commitment, traveling for regional games and attending regular practices.
- Collaborate with teammates to build team cohesion, execute field strategies, and maintain strong sportsmanship on and off the field.
- Strategic Market & Business Strategy Analysis | SDSU Coursework
- Project Lead & Presenter | Spring 2025
- Conducted comprehensive SWOT and STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning) market analyses on corporate business models to evaluate competitive advantage and expansion strategies.
- Collaborated with a 4-person team to draft actionable strategic growth recommendations and delivered a final presentation to course instructors.