Grant Koontz
Beloit,WI
Summary
Driven College Freshman pursuing a degree in Marketing. Achieved multiple State-level qualifications in DECA through practical skills in competitive strategy, business development, and market analysis, reinforcing a passion for consumer behavior and brand building. Contributed competitive spirit, discipline, and teamwork as a Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball athlete while seeking opportunities to enhance marketing exposure and develop leadership skills on campus.
Overview
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Language
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years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Inspector/Packer
Prent Corporation
Janesville, WI
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Inspected thermoformed parts for surface defects and dimensional accuracy.
- Verified product specifications using calipers, gauges, and inspection checklists.
- Monitored packaging lines for contamination, damage, and visible defects.
- Sorted accepted and rejected parts according to quality standards.
- Documented nonconforming materials and inspection findings for production review.
- Communicated quality concerns with production staff and supervisors.
- Cleaned and organized inspection stations to support safe plant operations.
Cook
Barkleys Burgers, Brews, and Dawgs
Janesville, WI
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Measured ingredients and assembled orders for grill and fryer stations.
- Operated kitchen equipment for cooking, heating, and plating meals.
- Monitored food quality and checked doneness before serving.
- Followed food safety procedures and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Restocked prep areas with supplies, sauces, and ingredients.
- Cleaned workstations, utensils, and cooking surfaces during service.
Stocker
Daniel’s Foods Sentry
Beloit, WI
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Replenished displays with dairy, produce, and packaged goods
- Restocked grocery aisles at Daniel's Foods Sentry to ensure product availability for customers
- Rotated products using first in, first out procedures
- Pulled expired items from shelves and coolers
- Faced products on shelves and displays to maintain organized presentation and compliance with company standards
- Assisted customers in locating items across departments to enhance shopping experience
Education
Bachelors Degree - Marketing
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 09.2026 - 09.2026
Janesville Parker High School
Janesville, WISkills
- Product inspection
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Inventory management
- Continuous improvement
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2023)
- Parker Baseball Most Dedicated 10th Grade (2024)
- Parker Baseball JV Team Captain (2024)
- All In Commitment PHS Football (2024)
- Wisconsin DECA District Competition Medalist (2024)
- 2025 Wisconsin DECA SCDC Qualifier
- Wisconsin DECA SCDC Medalist (2025)
- National Honors Society (2025)
- Excellent Attendance Award (2025)
- Certificate of GPA Excellence (2024-2025)
- ACT 25+ Club (2025)
- PHS Football Varsity Team Captain (2025)
- PHS Football Most Dedicated Senior (2025)
- PHS Football Academic All-State (2025)
- Wisconsin DECA SCDC Qualifier (2026)
- Wisconsin DECA SCDC Medalist (2026)
- Janesville Morning Rotary Club Student of the Month (2026)
Affiliations
- School Store Operations Manager
- High School Baseball
- High School Football
- Janesville Parker DECA
- Janesville Business Academy
- CYO Basketball
- Historical Reenacting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bachelors Degree - Marketing
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
09.2026 - 09.2026
Seasonal Inspector/Packer
Prent Corporation
06.2026 - 08.2026
Cook
Barkleys Burgers, Brews, and Dawgs
12.2024 - 04.2025
Stocker
Daniel’s Foods Sentry
06.2024 - 08.2024
Janesville Parker High School