This program exposed students to the field of business. I completed an array of courses, including human behavior, small business management, business law, and marketing management.

General studies with emphasis on Distributive Education, a work study program.

-Provided retail services for the Columbus Crew, Rock on the Range, as well as numerous events around central Ohio
-Responsible for getting merchandise counted in, sold, and counted out
-Strong customer service skills and multitasking

-Exhibited executive decision-making skills by purchasing the business from the Fate Family
-Applied skills and techniques acquired from my college education to manage the business
-Assumed the responsibility of operating every aspect of the business, with no more than one other person, ranging from sales to administration
-Answer the phone and assess the customer’s needs, and taking a detailed message if necessary
-Reply professionally and promptly to correspondence, especially email
-Able to strongly communicate with and inform customers about products and services
-Accurate monetary account managing skills
-Use knowledge of customers and general demographic area to determine what product suits each customer’s specific needs
-Created working and personal relationships with individuals and large corporations
-Keep company records organized and immaculately filed
-Experience with advertising and using social media to promote products

-Engaged with and provided advisement to customers regarding their office needs
-Administered support to the owner by handling any of the daily responsibilities involved in running a business

-Stocked shelves, assessed and ordered inventory, and assisted customers with their shopping needs
-Department Manager and Closing Manager on Duty