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Michael Szews

Brookfield,WI

Summary

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from North Central College. Competed four years on collegiate men's volleyball. Passionate about sales and customer relations, with hands-on experience in working with small businesses and full-time jobs. Proven ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and exceed goals. Eager to leverage strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Landscaper and Remodeler

LaBella Landscaping
Brookfield, WI
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction of outdoor living spaces such as patios, decks, retaining walls, and walkways
  • Operated and maintained mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment
  • Worked the summer of 2023 and started May 2024-present

Adhesives Packager

Ellsworth Adhesives
Germantown, WI
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Verified accuracy of contents against order forms before sealing packages
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing packing tasks
  • Followed established procedures for sorting and routing packages according to their destinations
  • Worked during the summers of 2021 and 2022

Relevant Coursework

San Jose Painting Inc.
Naperville, IL
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • In a college semester long project, our team worked closely with a small business to increase their future outlook
  • Analyzed company procedures and identified areas of improvement for clients' businesses
  • Conducted market research for 8 weeks to identify potential customers and new opportunities for growth
  • Developed a 32-page research and analysis breakdown of the company and offered the framework for future plans

Relevant Coursework

Grow Well Yoga, Bare, and Fitness
Naperville, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • In a Marketing Management class, worked with a small, local business on an analysis of the company and advising for the future
  • Advised clients on strategic planning, financial management, marketing, operations and other related topics
  • Developed comprehensive business plans that included budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis and more
  • Assisted in the development of effective sales strategies for clients' products or services
  • Our work resulted in the company advertising more to students and using special promotions we helped them create

Education

BBA - Marketing

North Central College
Naperville, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Landscaping Equipment Maintenance
  • Sales Presentations
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Dynamics
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Goal Orientation
  • Excel
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Spanish

Affiliations

  • Played four years on a top 10 nationally ranked program
  • National runner-up 2023
  • Actively participated in the community with food drives and volunteerism

Timeline

Relevant Coursework

Grow Well Yoga, Bare, and Fitness
01.2024 - 05.2024

Relevant Coursework

San Jose Painting Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2024

General Landscaper and Remodeler

LaBella Landscaping
05.2023 - Current

Adhesives Packager

Ellsworth Adhesives
05.2021 - 08.2022

BBA - Marketing

North Central College
Michael Szews