Gage Emmerich
Effingham,IL
Summary
I’m a hard worker who learned responsibility early by spending countless hours helping on a farm without pay, simply because the work needed to be done. That experience taught me discipline, reliability, and how to push through long days without quitting. I bring that same work ethic into everything I do, whether it’s leading projects, building businesses, or learning technical skills on my own. I don’t wait to be told what to do. I show up, figure things out, and get results. My track record of commitment, achievement, and self-driven progress shows I’m someone who takes work seriously and finishes what I start.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Carwasher
Southtown Carwash
Effingham, IL
2024 - Current
- Operated pressure washers and steam cleaners to enhance vehicle appearance.
- Applied wax and polish to protect paint surfaces and improve shine.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and reported findings to management.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed customer interactions, providing information on services offered.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff on washing techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workplace, promoting a positive image for the company.
- Greeted customers and guided cars into washing and detailing area.
- Vacuumed and steam cleaned interior floors carpet and seating.
- Answered customer questions on pricing, products, procedures, and materials used.
- Cleaned windows, mirrors, headlights, taillights, and waxed, and power buffed exterior.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough and efficient car washing services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School
Effingham, IL2026
Skills
- Lead group work and handle coordination for events and projects
- Speak to business owners and sponsors with confidence
- Write professional emails and proposals
- Present ideas clearly in front of groups
- Build and pitch business ideas
- Reach out to sponsors and clients
- Plan and run events
- Track money, costs, and profits
- Make decisions in fast-moving projects
Leadership & Communication
Business & Entrepreneurship
Technical Skills
- Design and build prototypes
- Work with electronics and battery systems
- Create and edit digital content
- Use CAD and design software
- Basic coding for games and automation
- Manage multiple projects at once
- Hit deadlines without supervision
- Learn tools and skills quickly
- Take initiative without being asked
- Solve problems instead of waiting for instructions
Organization & Work Ethic
Accomplishments
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
- Selected for and active in the Effingham County CEO entrepreneurship program
- Built and operated Skyframe Studios (drone photography and videography business)
- Developed multiple business concepts including a wallet-sized emergency charger and Tech Vault
- Reached out to real manufacturers for PCB and product production
- Created sponsorship packages and pitched to local businesses
- Organized and helped plan large events for the CEO program
- Led presentations and business interviews with owners and executives
- Networked with real companies and community leaders
- Built marketing plans and branding systems for business ideas
Technical & Engineering
- Designed product concepts involving battery systems and electronics
- Learned foundational electronics for real product use, not school assignments
- Studied battery cells, wireless charging, and thin-profile design
- Used CAD and design software to prototype concepts
- Learned Unity and C# for game development (“Chair Olympics”)
- Built interactive concepts and game mechanics
- Managed complex technical projects independently
Creative & Media
- Founded a creative brand with logo systems and color variants
- Created promotional content and branding assets
- Designed marketing visuals and presentations
- Wrote and developed a full sci-fi novel and extended universe concept (Operation Godspeed)
- Developed a game concept tied to original world-building
- Produced digital designs for business and personal brands
Academics & Discipline
- Balanced business projects with school athletics
- Participated in cross country, wrestling, and track
- Maintained academic performance while running projects
- Studied physics and engineering topics beyond class requirements
Responsibility & Work Ethic
- Worked long unpaid hours helping on a farm
- Learned strong work habits through physical labor
- Took responsibility without being supervised
- Built projects without outside pressure or incentives
- Managed multiple responsibilities at once
Timeline
Carwasher
Southtown Carwash
2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School