Results-focused professional prepared for leadership responsibilities. Brings valuable experience in team management and project coordination, ensuring smooth operations and goal alignment. Strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, showcasing leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Sole Proprietor
Nate's Car Wash and Detail Service
Elgin, IL
01.2016 - Current
Company Overview: Established 2016 as a full-service car wash and detail business
Utilizing social media to market and obtain new business as well as service long-standing customers
Established 2016 as a full-service car wash and detail business
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Co-Lead - Apparel Department
Dick's Sporting Goods
Geneva, IL
10.2024 - Current
Promoted to the position after less than 1 year of employment
Responsible for assuming management duties when managers are not available all while continuing with all floor associate duties
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
Geneva, IL
11.2023 - Current
Assisting customers with apparel options and fittings
Organizing floor displays
Stock room organizing and inventory control
Hired as a seasonal employee in November and hired on a full part-time associate in December 2023
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Summer Internship
West Side Tractor Sales
Lisle, Illinois
06.2024 - 07.2025
Worked with all facets of the West Side Tractor Sales group to learn about both the business side and the technical side of the organization.
Selected as one of only 10 students for available internship positions with this and a similar organization
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2029
High School -
Central High School
Burlington, IL
05.2025
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Quick learner
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Computer skills
Activities And Certifications
Owner and Sole Proprietor, Nate's Car Wash and Detail Service, 2016, Established as a full-service car wash and detail business utilizing social media to market and obtain new business as well as service long-standing customers
Elgin Cyclones Swim Team, 2020-2024, Competed in numerous meets in multiple disciplines of the sport
Certified in ProDemand, 2024
ASE Entry Level Maintenance and Light Repair, 2025