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Luke Bollier
Entrepreneur/ Student
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Results-driven entrepreneur with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in starting and running a business as a high school student
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator
Lukepkb Cards
Iowa City, IA
08.2020 - Current
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Founded and managed sports card business, growing revenue every year
Server
Heyns Ice Cream
North Liberty , Iowa
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Made ice cream
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Served ice cream to customers
Busboy
Monica's Restaurant
Iowa City, IA
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
North Liberty, IA 08.2018 - Current
Sports Management Leadership Academy - Sports Management
UMass McCormack Sports Management
Amherst, MA 01.2022 - 01.2022
Skills
Budget development
Operations management
Capital pursuit
Business administration
Marketing
Relationship building
Financial Management
Client Service
Business planning
Business launch
Business Development
Accomplishments
-Varsity High School Baseball Player
-Liberty Lightning Newspaper journalist
-Liberty Lightning Newspaper sports editor
-Co-Founder/Director ABL Basketball League
Interests
Church Activities
Fantasy Football
Timeline
Sports Management Leadership Academy - Sports Management
UMass McCormack Sports Management
01.2022 - 01.2022
Owner/Operator
Lukepkb Cards
08.2020 - Current
Server
Heyns Ice Cream
08.2020 - 08.2021
Busboy
Monica's Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
08.2018 - Current