Michael Hutchings
Student
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 2 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager/Farmhand
Ruhl Farms
Abingdon, IL
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Started working part time but got hired full time one year in to work closely with head manager.
- During second year of employment helping lead expansion, production increased by 100%
- Learned needs of livestock, and effectively planned feed to reduce waste and cost.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Often worked longer hours to oversee completion of construction projects.
- In absence of head manager oversaw entire operation of farm.
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self Employed
Galesburg, IL
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue by nearly 150% through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Galesburg, IL 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Farm equipment operation
Overseeing employees
Inventory management
Business Development
Business administration
Budgeting
Sales and marketing
Accomplishments
Earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016 as a part of 10 years in the boy scouting program.
Bought my first business in 2018 at the age of 16, and sold it at the age of 18 after doubling the value.
Timeline
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Farm Manager/Farmhand
Ruhl Farms
07.2018 - 07.2020
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self Employed
04.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
08.2016 - 05.2020