Bennett Peterson

Experience

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  Little Chicago Dining & Spirits

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Dining Room Busser

  • Exhibited leadership by leading with moving 50+ tables, 200+ chairs, and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms• Able to multitask as I provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms• Managed pre-staging dining rooms for meals, arranging tables according to restaurant policies• Expressed ability to work with a team as I collaborated with team members to address emergent dining room situations and fill gaps in duty schedules Show less

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  Badgerland Sealing LLC

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Crew Member

  • Able to observe and perform efficiently by shadowing staff to learn new industry-specific skills and expand upon previously developed abilities• Demonstrated dedication and perseverance by completing 3-15 construction projects per day on asphalt lots such as aprons, driveways, and commercial parking lots• Operated 3 different vehicles and 10+ pieces of equipment with correct procedures to promote passenger and property safety• Handled heavy lifting for asphalt maintenance work in hot and humid summer conditions Show less

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  University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Aug 2021 - now

  As a graduate assistant, I assist in teaching/leading the digital marketing course, along with a research study with the management of human resources department. Titan football player who has developed many valuable skills such as working with a team, time management, and determination.

  • Graduate Assistant

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Football Player

    Aug 2021 - now
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  Schneider

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Sales Operations Intern

  • Demonstrated hard work and problem solving by completing a variety of tasks revolving logistical operation.• Displayed effective communication by calling over 100 carriers or customers to receive updates on loads, negotiating rates on loads, or selling Schneider services with the customer.• Participated in weekly presentations to other field interns regarding current news in transportation or topics on driving sales.• Presented a final presentation to 15 members of the Schneider leadership team, where we talked about the technology advancements that Schneider is currently taking and providing recommendations for the future.• Started my own book of business, as I booked over 30 loads with carriers on the operational side of Schneider.• Received sales training by cold calling businesses that are potential customers- where I was able to set up 4 conference calls and close my own customer within a couple weeks Show less

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  Frito-Lay

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  District Sales Leader Intern

  • Helped lead a mini district, including two small format routes, and one large, for a total of 48 stores and $3.5 million in sales • Accumulated hands-on experience in optimizing territory performance and driving sales growth by executing marketing strategies during the holidays, managing customer relationships, and leading a team of 4 sales representatives • Countless examples of problem solving and communicating with employees and managers to best service our customers • Drove networking and community engagement by helping coordinate a Gator Fest for 50+ members within the Kaukauna Distribution Center as well as a back-to-school supply drive for the entire Northcentral Wisconsin Zone • Built and presented a final presentation to 12 members of the Frito-Lay leadership team, encapsulating my internship experience and the objectives accomplished Show less