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Wes Kemper

Wes Kemper

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner at Kemper Dock & Lift, LLC

  • Education

    • FIE: Foundation for International Education

      2013 - 2014
      Business, Management, and Marketing

      Saint John's University and FIE's partnership has made it possible for me to achieve an international education in London, England. I spent a full semester studying abroad in London while gaining international business experience through an internship with Langoustine Catering.

    • St. John's University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Individualized Marketing Major

      Activities and Societies: Rugby, Enactus, American Marketing Association, Project Eight Advertising,

  • Experience

    • Kemper Lawn Service

      Jun 2005 - Jun 2012
      Manager

      I managed and operated my own lawn care service. I've worked with a variety of customers over time offering lawn services of cutting, trimming, bagging, and even a variety of landscaping odds and ends.

    • College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2010
      Dining and Catering Service

      Dining Service and Catering, food preparation, line server.

    • Centre Pallet and Lumber, Inc.

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2014
      Pallet Assembly

      Worked as an important member of a cross functional project teamGained experience in shipping and receivingCertified forklift operatorResponsible for assembly, inventory handling/control, and cutting of lumber for crate and pallet construction.

    • Psychology

      Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
      Empirical Research Study

      Participated in empirical research study with colleagues on Cognitive Processes to evaluate ethical decisions and problem solving skills.

    • Enactus

      Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
      Social Media Director

      • Co-managed social media platforms Twitter and Facebook• Created flyers, brochures, posters, emails, and other promotional items on a weekly basis• Developed new internal and external marketing plans

    • Project Eight Advertising Club

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Writer, producer, and editor

      • Assisted with team brainstorming and editing sessions• Established and maintained on-going relationships with on campus clubs and organizations• Collaborated with students to write, edit, and produce commercials for on campus TV station

    • Minnesota Street Market

      Dec 2012 - May 2013
      Marketing Intern

      • Managed company information booth in high traffic area to increase awareness and engagement• Generated student involvement through social media, surveys, events, etc.• Identified target audience through self-generated survey• Regularly consulted with team members to review and advise all campaign performances

    • ATS (Anderson Trucking Service)

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Regional Carrier Representative

    • American Marketing Association

      Aug 2013 - May 2014
      Co-President

      • Developed future opportunities for club growth• Prepared agendas and lead executive board meetings• Ensured roles and responsibilities of members were being carried out in the clubs best interest

    • Langoustine

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
      Marketing Intern

      Inn or Out prides itself on a high level of customer service and we cater for a large number of high profile events, important individuals and blue chip, corporate clients. - Demonstrated direct communication skills by critiquing and assessing post-event summaries to executives during daily follow-up meetings- Reviewed internal and external marketing material for future events on a daily basis- Analyzed and managed company website with colleagues- Prepared quarterly newsletters - Edited and organized bespoke catering packages and paperwork for client venues - Planned and drafted proposals to clients Show less

    • ATS (Anderson Trucking Service)

      May 2014 - now
      National Sales Representative

      Manage a book of business in excess of a million dollars annuallyRespond to customers' requests for service and resolves customer issues in a timely mannerExecute a variety of services on a daily basis including: Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Specialized, Heavy Haul, Intermodal and LTL transportation solutionsProvide strategic pricing and routing information on lanes across North America to shipper for business growthAnalyze logistics trends between peak and non-peak season within different locations to reduce total costs for customers Show less

    • Centre Pallet & Lumber Inc.

      Jul 2016 - now
      Operations Manager

      We specialize in manufacturing new pallets, skids, crates and other wooden packaging solutions. With our sawmill in Osakis, MN, we are a complete log-to-pallet operation.

    • Kemper Dock & Lift, LLC

      Jun 2019 - now
      Owner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pro-TREAD Hazmat