Cade Hardy
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Ambitious College of Business student at the University of Kentucky (Class of 2026) with a strong foundation in business management and sales principles. Passionate about applying academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, improving operational efficiency, and driving profitable growth. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and building strong professional relationships, with a strong interest in optimizing business operations and contributing to organizational success. Eager to take on opportunities that allow for hands-on experience, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to a results-driven team. Committed to bringing energy, dedication, and a positive mindset to every project and initiative.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ticket Sales Associate
St. Louis Cardinals
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service across phone and email channels, driving repeat business and maximizing ticket revenue.
- Collaborated with Ticket Services to resolve inquiries and issues, increasing per-ticket sales compared to other channels.
- Partnered with Marketing, Sales, and Development teams to ensure seamless transitions from sales to service and support outbound sales efforts.
Customer Service Representative
Source Juicery
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Made customer smoothies/bowls, cold presses juices, and healthy meals to-go
- Managed inventory
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Created an energetic work environment that focused on healthy living
Summer Intern Assistant
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted supervisors with daily administrative, production, and quality control tasks
- Inspected milk production to ensure quality requirements were met
- Organized inventory, tools, and materials to ensure seamless operations and reduce downtime
- Cleaned machinery to prevent malfunction
Education
Management And Sales
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
GED -
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL05-2022
Skills
- Ambitious
- Customer service focused
- Detail-oriented
- Effective communicator
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Team Player
Community and Extra Curricular
- Local Food Pantry Volunteer
- Member of Delta Sigma Phi 2023-2024 Pledge Class President
- 2025 Dance Blue Participant for Pediatric Cancer
- Member of American Marketing Association
- Member of Analytics Club
- Member of Economics Society
- Member of Sales Club
Achievements
- Edwardsville Highschool Baseball Champions Class 4A State Champions (2022)
- University of Kentucky Undergraduate Certificate in Sales (2026)
- Presidents List Spring Semester (2025)
- Deans List Fall Semester (2025)
Timeline
Ticket Sales Associate
St. Louis Cardinals
05.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Intern Assistant
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2024
Customer Service Representative
Source Juicery
08.2022 - 08.2025
Management And Sales
University of Kentucky
GED -
Edwardsville High School