Kyle Bonk

As a barback and bouncer I was in charge of completing various tasks such as running ice, restocking drinks, and making sure there were no issues with patrons. In this role, I have taught myself how to adapt to stressful situations when things are busy as well as how to handle conflicts when there are arguments or instances of misconduct from the bar customers.

As a Field Sales and Marketing Intern at Techtronic Industries (TTI), I developed hands-on experience in driving sales growth, managing relationships with our largest retailer, and executing strategic marketing initiatives. My role involved managing inventory, selling direct-to-customer, and merchandising to enhance brand visibility and ensure customer satisfaction. I also leveraged data-driven insights to optimize strategies and make informed decisions that contributed to achieving key performance goals.

My daily tasks and routines as a landscaping specialist involved mowing various grass types, maintaining the aesthetic of bunkers, trimming overgrown areas, and other projects. This job has helped me to understand attention to detail and its importance, as well as how to communicate with different types of people. No two employees are the same, and by training them I was able to develop separate strategies to help each employee reach their full potential

During my time as a lifeguard, I was in charge of monitoring the safety of patrons, enforcing pool rules and procedures, as well as facilitating sales to customers through our snack shop. Doing this job I dealt with a lot of unexpected circumstances and developed strategies to work my way through this as well as help the rest of the team do the same.

As a business owner, I was responsible for managing upwards of 15 properties every week, doing tasks such as mowing, trimming, and blowing sidewalks. Through this role I was able to capture what it truly means to put the customer first and have grown my communication skills tremendously.