Elijah Harbaugh
Westlake,OH
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Intern
Ohio Junk Force Internship
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Social Media Advertisement
- Accounting – All accounting functions for the months worked
- Strategic planning involving the business expansion plan
- Provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
Basics Children Leader
Ministry Opportunities
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Children’s work with Upland community church.
- Created and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Supervised children from ages 9 to 11 years old.
- Monitored class of 7 children for 2.5 hours weekly.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Truck Leader
Ohio Junk Force
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Removing junk from homes
- Customer service
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained with driving a 4-5 ton box truck
- Worked with colleagues to create prototypes for designs and training materials.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Worked in alliance with other companies.
Self Employed
Residential Lawn Care
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Mowing, Edging, Blowing, Etc
- Worked with multiple different clients on a regular basis.
- Determined objectives, set priorities and established and met target dates.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Maintained and serviced lawn care equipment to enhance longevity.
Lifeguard
Westlake Recreation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed cleaning duties
- Performed pool maintenance
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Taught weekly swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
Volunteer
Faith In Action
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Biweekly visitation
- Homebound
- Food delivery
- Home maintenance
- Lawn care
- Nursing home/hospital visitation
- Extra-Curricular Experience
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
Marketing Coordinator Intern
Impact
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Sat with marketing team members to learn new tasks and determine best tactics for solving challenges.
- Shadowed meetings and observed marketing director to grow professional experience.
- Worked with Monday.com
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
- Established and managed relationships with external data providers.
- Extensively worked with Google Sheets in alignment with Cold calling.
Education
Homeschool
Westlake, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Taylor University
Upland, OH05.2024
Skills
- Corporate Reporting
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Record Retrieval
- Client Assessments
- Accounting Procedures
- Account Closing
Timeline
Basics Children Leader
Ministry Opportunities
09.2022 - 05.2023
Business Intern
Ohio Junk Force Internship
05.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing Coordinator Intern
Impact
02.2022 - Current
Truck Leader
Ohio Junk Force
03.2020 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
Westlake Recreation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Self Employed
Residential Lawn Care
01.2017 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Faith In Action
06.2013 - 09.2018
Homeschool
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Taylor University