Eric Richars

Experience

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  My Lake Spirit

  Jul 2018 - now

  Founder and Chief Executive Officer

  ▪ Generated over $25k in revenue since launch by building a customer base and successful annual sales events.▪ Designed successful merchandise lines and managed development and delivery via suppliers.▪ Managed all areas of operations, including product development, marketing, in-person and online sales, ad graphics, website creation and management, cash management, and regular financial statement review.▪ Donated 10% of net profit to the lake annually to benefit the community and build the brand. Show less

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  Boat House in Forest Park

  May 2021 - Aug 2023

  Busser and Server

  ▪ Served food in a timely and friendly manner to customers while helping with any questions or concerns.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2023 - now

  Independent Contractor

  ▪ Developed a product campaign for Anchor Packaging, a food service company, by creating videos to profile their product benefits.▪ Produced a behind-the-scenes video for Anchor Packaging when they were featured in “Earth with John Holden.”▪ Filmed behind-the-scenes footage for an episode of the PBS show “Food is Love.”

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  Boot Barn

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Sales Associate

  ▪ Sold a wide selection of western apparel and work gear.▪ Accumulated specific product knowledge and skills in order to tailor to different customers’ needs.▪ Helped customers with any questions or concerns in a friendly and timely manner.

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  Tico Productions LLC | Tico Sports

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Producer

  ▪ Ensured that the game broadcast stays on schedule between the commentators and commercials.▪ Changed station between sports commentators and scheduled commercial breaks during KU men’s football and basketball games.▪ Monitored audio levels to make sure that audience members are having a smooth and pleasant listening experience.▪ Prepared and took down equipment for each game.

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  Graybar

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Sales Intern

  ▪ Identified ways of raising company revenue by working with fellow interns located across the country.▪ Learned the functions and operations of the sales, marketing, pricing, reporting, quotes, CSR, and management departments.▪ Completed departmental tasks that helped the company move forward with multiple projects.