Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
DIVISION I ATHLETICS & LEADERSHIP
Accomplishments
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Timeline
Generic

DANTE HUTCHINGS

Summary

Driven Business Administration student with a 3.94 GPA and Entrepreneurship minor, co-founding an ice cream business and driving its growth strategy. Proven ability to balance academics and athletics while enhancing customer relationships and executing effective sales and marketing plans.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Franchise Owner

40 Below Joe
Fargo, ND
01.2026 - Current
  • Co-founded a new ice cream business and helped shape its launch and growth strategy.
  • Develop business, sales, marketing, customer-service, and operating plans.
  • Collaborate with partners to identify opportunities, solve problems, and execute ideas.
  • Apply classroom concepts in entrepreneurship, sales, and business administration to real operations.

Franchise Manager

Dippin' Dots Franchise Operations
Fargo, ND
01.2025 - Current
  • Support a local franchise owner with customer service, sales, inventory, and daily operations.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to franchise management and small-business decision-making.
  • Transitioned from franchise operations into co-founding 40 Below Joe.

Entrepreneur

Independent Used Car Sales
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Sourced vehicles, researched market values, evaluated deals, and negotiated purchases.
  • Managed pricing, customer communication, negotiations, and transactions independently.
  • Bought and sold 15 vehicles over approximately 18 months on a part-time basis.
  • Balanced the business with school and competitive wrestling, demonstrating strong time management and accountability.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2028

Skills

  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Small Business Management
  • Business Operations
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Inventory Management Tools
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Market Research
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Resilience
  • Customer Relationships

DIVISION I ATHLETICS & LEADERSHIP

  • Compete at the NCAA Division I level while maintaining a 3.94 GPA and pursuing business credentials.
  • Manage intensive training, competition, travel, recovery, academics, and entrepreneurial responsibilities.
  • Perform in high-pressure environments while staying focused, accountable, and resilient.
  • Collaborate with coaches and teammates toward individual and team goals.
  • Improve through constant self-evaluation, goal setting, and disciplined daily habits.

Accomplishments

  • 4× All-State Wrestler
    3× National All-American
    Nationally Ranked Wrestler — Ranked as high as #8 in the country

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Serve at multiple non profit businesses including homeless shelters and food banks, supporting community members in need., Volunteer through Sons of Norway community-service activities.

Timeline

Assistant Franchise Owner

40 Below Joe
01.2026 - Current

Franchise Manager

Dippin' Dots Franchise Operations
01.2025 - Current

Entrepreneur

Independent Used Car Sales
01.2024 - 01.2026

B.S. - Business Administration

North Dakota State University
DANTE HUTCHINGS