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Cole Christensen

Summary

I am extremely driven to work hard and produce results. I am extremely confident in my abilities, to lead a jobsite and get the job done correctly the first time. I am not afraid to cold-call, as well as listening to the needs of the customer, and to push for closing the deal.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner/Job Foreman

Christensen & Sons Contracting
05.2010 - Current

Proficient at bidding jobs, following up on leads, executing the work for all of the following:

Painting-Roofing-Parking Lot Striping-Mortar Repair-Chimney Sweeping- Handyman type work

I grew up learning these skills in the family business and have expanded the profitability and quality of our work.

I know what it takes to do a job right and to satisfy the needs of the customer for this wide scope of services.

State Representative D-24

State Of North Dakota
12.2020 - Current

I represent around 16,500 constituents at the state capitol during legislative session. I have voted on thousands of bills, many of them being very complex issues. Im proficient at public speaking- answering tough questions- drafting legislation- persuading others- knocking on thousands of doors to win campaigns-making thousands of phone calls- handling rejection and conflict- clearly articulating complex thoughts- thinking critically through tough issues- remaining emotionally calm when things get heated-

Seed Salesman/ Site Leader

Frontier Agricultrue
01.2019 - Current

I am tasked with assisting with the harvesting, conditioning, packaging, selling, and delivering seed to customers.

Im proficient at cold calling leads, doorknocking, following up, and recording customer experience in a CRM. I received intense sales training to help me understand the process and push for the close.



Partner/Job Foreman

The Water Boys
03.2010 - Current

I assisted in creating the company with my father and two brothers. We offer services that involve water damage remediation including demo and tear out,
dry down, and chemical application for mold control.

Welder Helper

Loenbro Pipline
01.2018 - 06.2018

Furthered my welding and fabrication skills by working with welders from all across the country.

Prepared metal pipe for welding, cutting, grinding, chipping off slag.

Prepared tools in remote locations and kept worksite neat and orderly.

Was always looking to improve and further my skills to do the best job i could.


Snow Removal/Skid Steer Operator

Cutting Edge Lawn Care
12.2016 - 03.2017

Worked on a snow removal crew while going through college.

Proficient at operating skid steer, and being systematic to ensure job was done efficiently.

Usually was working nights and long hours.

Internship

Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2015 - 03.2016

I served as an intern on a governors campaign for the 2016 election. I was the primary driver for the candidate, going to events, handing out flyers and literature, putting up signs, making stump speeches for the events the candidate couldn't make it to.

Education

No Degree - Welding

Lynnes Welding Training
Bismarck, ND
12.2017

No Degree - Theology

Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary And Bible School
Plymouth, MN
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Christensen Homeschool Academy
Courtenay ND
05.2016

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Goal oriented
  • Cold Calling
  • Door to Door sales
  • Persuasion
  • Performing Manual Labor
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Listening Skills
  • Customer satisfaction

Timeline

State Representative D-24

State Of North Dakota
12.2020 - Current

Seed Salesman/ Site Leader

Frontier Agricultrue
01.2019 - Current

Welder Helper

Loenbro Pipline
01.2018 - 06.2018

Snow Removal/Skid Steer Operator

Cutting Edge Lawn Care
12.2016 - 03.2017

Internship

Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2015 - 03.2016

Partner/Job Foreman

Christensen & Sons Contracting
05.2010 - Current

Partner/Job Foreman

The Water Boys
03.2010 - Current

No Degree - Welding

Lynnes Welding Training

No Degree - Theology

Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary And Bible School

High School Diploma -

Christensen Homeschool Academy
Cole Christensen