Experience
All of the experience below has shaped me into the person I am today
Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Rental and Leasing
July 2023 - Present
Perform sales activities, lot work, and management duties to provide customers with a satisfactory experience and keep the business running efficiently and effectively
Over $31,000 in unbilled damage saved
Assistant Equipment Manager
Drake University
October 2020 - Present
Assist the football team with equipment needs, performing bench and sideline responsibilities, traveling, meeting team needs, taking inventory, as well various other duties.
General Production
Lisle Corporation
December 2021 - Febuary 2022
Performed various factory duties. Consisted mostly of bench tasks that required assembly of different parts or products; also including organization of parts, use of pallet jacks, and anything else required.
Ensure that rental demand is met by combining logistical work, planning, organization, and communication among customer and across locations
Winner of the innovative new idea competition to improve customer and employee experience
Management and Sales Intern
Sherwin Williams
May 2022 - August 2022
Assisted customers in finding the right paint and supplies. Tinted and prepared all products needed, along with the completion of a guided intern program This program covers specifics of the paint industry, sales, and all other considerations managers have when running a store.
Lifeguard and Groundskeeper
City of Clarinda
September 2017 - August 2021
Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid, and AED usage. Provided swim instruction, custodial duties, and receptionist work. As a groundskeeper, I performed general maintenance and land management for all city parks.
30 Converted leads and 5 business meetings that brought multiple businesses onto renting or leasing on a more consistent basis, ranging from a few month commitment to stay with Penske for life
Helped bring preventative maintenance currency from 87% to 94%
ROTC 1st Sergeant/ Supply Officer
Drake University Army Rotc
August 2020 - December 2021
Former cadet in charge of leading and taking account of all cadets, as well as supplying our company and facilities in its operations.
Page for Iowa Legislative Services Agency
Iowa State Capitol
January - March 2020
Assist staff who draft legal bills and fiscal analysis for the Iowa General Assembly. Due to the nature of handling legal bills, this position requires a high degree of confidentiality.
Education
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
2020 - 2023
Management and Organizational Leadership
Concentration in Entrepreneurship
Minor in Data Analytics
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda, IA
2018 - 2020
General Business Studies
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Clarinda Community
High School
2016 - 2020
Diploma with Honors
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Clarinda, IA
Relevant Skills
Leadership
Learned throughout my life, through various leadership positions I have grown this skill to one of my best. In most group settings I tend to naturally lead unless told otherwise
Reliability
Ingrained into my personality are traits of punctuality and reliability. When I say I will do something, I hold to my word and see my work as a reflection of myself
Conflict Resolution
I have always been known as level headed, especially in stressful situations I am able to keep my cool. Along with this I have compassion and understanding, that allows me to handle conflict well.
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP)
Carpenter and GK Residence Executive Council
Social media position held, where I ran the social media accounts as well as controbution in the meetings and other events.
Math Motivators Voulunteer Tutor
Worked with struggling high school students to improve their math abilities and to get them ready for college.
Sons of the American Legion Post #98
Pioneered a sons branch in my hometown and paved a way for my brothers to eventually join too.
American Legion Oratorical Winner
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3rd place in the State of Iowa
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1st place at Post, County, and Regional competitions
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Presented an 8-10 minute speech and & a 5-minute extemporaneous speech on an assigned topic related to the constitution
Student Council
Held the position of treasurer for 3 years, attended periodic meetings, and organized multiple events.
FFA Awards
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National Land & Range Judging Contest - 18th place, FFA State Champions - Soils Evaluation Team
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Chapter Leadership Award
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State awards: Gold rating Ag Sales, Silver rating Agronomy & Meats Evaluation
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District and Chapter Awards - Chapter FFA Degree, Public Speaking - alternate to state
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FFA State Competition - 4th place Parliamentary Procedure
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District and Chapter Awards: 1st place Parliamentary Procedure, Silver rating Agronomy
Clarinda Community High School
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Academic Letter Award - Grades 9-12
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Academic All-Conference - Grades 9-11: football, basketball, tennis. Grade 12: football
Programs, Awards, and Volunteer Work
1st Place Northern Plains Area Intern Project Winner
Throughout my internship, at Sherwin Williams I periodically worked on a project to improve employee engagement. The final idea was a two pillared approach that consisted of Employee Benefit Consultation ("EBC"), which was a formal meeting with new employees to educate them on their benefits, and "Pulse" surveys that would be done through the existing time system and that would track employee moods and concerns over time.
This program is one of the most influential experiences I have had. In this program, I mentored freshmen and helped them deal with some of lifes challenges through activities and acted out scenarios.
Elected State Auditor and finalist for Boys Nation. I did not end up going but still received the Keith Baker Leadership Scholarship.
American Legion Boys State
Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council
Advocated for improved broadband access to rural areas of Iowa.
State winner for this essay and quiz contest. One of five students selected to represent Iowa in the CloseUP Foundation Washington D.C. week-long inclusive experience.
Iowa State Bar Consitution Contest
1st Place - Interview skills and resume contest.
Buissness Professionals of America
Award for outstanding volunteer work in the community of Clarinda.
Clarinda Community Area Volunteers
Award for Best Investor Presentation.
Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation : Business Horizons
One of 24 students selected from the midwest to participate in this competitive academy.
Agrivision Equipment Group Precision Agriculture Summer Academy
Worked weekly with a class of students, tutoring them in whatever specific area they each needed.