Entrepreneur
Liam J. Poczatek
Northbrook, Illinois
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LiamJP------------
Education
Depaul University
Majors: Marketing, Management: Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.5/4.00
Professional Experience
Blue Water Floats - Co-Founder/ CEO - May 2013 - November 2017 - Frozen
Created organization structure, focused on a contemporary digital media outlook.
Oversaw float manufacturing, adapted and initiated a positive environment that improved overall customer, and employee satisfaction.
Planned a trade-show layout that strengthened brand awareness, and streamlined our product efficiently towards our target market.
Introduced our product into new markets and ways of distribution, broadening future prospects and opportunities.
Assessed competition, and built action layout projected to surpass our competition within 5 years.
FOG Inc. - Co-Founder/ CEO - April 2014 - February 2017 - Frozen
Created distribution lines for hoverboards through midwest trade shows.
Led and recruited various teams of part-time employees through trade show etiquette, and booth management.
Strengthened manufacturing relations to improve price flexibility and product quality.
Ran social media accounts to cultivate customer relationship, improving brand loyalty.
Created and began 5 year business plan to efficiently exceed competitors.
Crate & Barrel - Strategic Planning/ B2B Intern - June 2018 - August 2018
Created a buying process for C&B employees to streamline the product buying process
Forecasted future growth sectors within the United States
Worked directly under Vice President of B2B Operations to research flame retardance for clientele needs
Catalyst Enterprises - Co-Founder/ CEO November 2016 - Present
Created service company, marketing channels for individual businesses to reach local corporate employees.
Assessed competition, built action layout to conquer specific customer segments.
Devised and wrote all interview material for both start-up problem and solution interviews.
Run a team of 5 individuals, assigning take home work, and assessing them on their performance.
Grace Boxes - Founder/ CEO - March 2017 - Present
Created marketing and donation plan to raise money for Grace Boxes
Designed future Grace Boxes
Designed distribution process
Activities & Leadership
D1 Varsity Cheerleading (13)
Club Rowing (13)
Epsilon Nu Tau: Entrepreneurship Fraternity
Founder
Organized/hosted profitable event
Created networking events
Pi Kappa Phi
Manages community service and organizes philanthropy events for 54 men.
Manages philanthropic relationships between Pi Kappa Phi and the FSL community.
DECA (10-12)
Composed 30 page paper on business outline and plan for future success.
Train younger competitors within their given fields.
Demonstrate examples of marketing/management role plays for peers.
Act as judge and review teammates roleplays and papers.
Football Team (9-12)
Wrestling Team (9-12)
Gymnastics Team (9-12)
Chorale (9-12)
International choir (10,12)
Business Incubator (12)
Class Leader
Conduct large scale interviews with corporate employees and business owners.
Lead and manage team of 5 to start a fully functional business.
Composed marketing strategy plan to carry over for the following 5 years.
Stage Crew (11-12)
Construction Lead
Assist and lead construction for play and event sets and props.
Awards and Honors
1st Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2015)
1st Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2016)
2nd Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2017)
Community Service
Feed My Starving Children - 35 hr/yr (10)
Homelessness Assistance - 14 hr/yr (9-12)
Conduct musical performance to raise money for nearby homeless.
Distribute food and drink to homeless in West Palm Beach.
Grace Boxes (12 - present)
Founded, markets and runs Non-profit for homeless in Chicago
The Ability Experience
Philanthropy Chair for Pi Kappa Phi - Kappa Xi
Created multiple fundraising and awareness events for the Ability Experience
Raised over $10,000 for people with disabilities
Liam J. Poczatek
Northbrook, Illinois
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LiamJP------------
Education
Depaul University
Majors: Marketing, Management: Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.5/4.00
Professional Experience
Blue Water Floats - Co-Founder/ CEO - May 2013 - November 2017 - Frozen
Created organization structure, focused on a contemporary digital media outlook.
Oversaw float manufacturing, adapted and initiated a positive environment that improved overall customer, and employee satisfaction.
Planned a trade-show layout that strengthened brand awareness, and streamlined our product efficiently towards our target market.
Introduced our product into new markets and ways of distribution, broadening future prospects and opportunities.
Assessed competition, and built action layout projected to surpass our competition within 5 years.
FOG Inc. - Co-Founder/ CEO - April 2014 - February 2017 - Frozen
Created distribution lines for hoverboards through midwest trade shows.
Led and recruited various teams of part-time employees through trade show etiquette, and booth management.
Strengthened manufacturing relations to improve price flexibility and product quality.
Ran social media accounts to cultivate customer relationship, improving brand loyalty.
Created and began 5 year business plan to efficiently exceed competitors.
Crate & Barrel - Strategic Planning/ B2B Intern - June 2018 - August 2018
Created a buying process for C&B employees to streamline the product buying process
Forecasted future growth sectors within the United States
Worked directly under Vice President of B2B Operations to research flame retardance for clientele needs
Catalyst Enterprises - Co-Founder/ CEO November 2016 - Present
Created service company, marketing channels for individual businesses to reach local corporate employees.
Assessed competition, built action layout to conquer specific customer segments.
Devised and wrote all interview material for both start-up problem and solution interviews.
Run a team of 5 individuals, assigning take home work, and assessing them on their performance.
Grace Boxes - Founder/ CEO - March 2017 - Present
Created marketing and donation plan to raise money for Grace Boxes
Designed future Grace Boxes
Designed distribution process
Activities & Leadership
D1 Varsity Cheerleading (13)
Club Rowing (13)
Epsilon Nu Tau: Entrepreneurship Fraternity
Founder
Organized/hosted profitable event
Created networking events
Pi Kappa Phi
Manages community service and organizes philanthropy events for 54 men.
Manages philanthropic relationships between Pi Kappa Phi and the FSL community.
DECA (10-12)
Composed 30 page paper on business outline and plan for future success.
Train younger competitors within their given fields.
Demonstrate examples of marketing/management role plays for peers.
Act as judge and review teammates roleplays and papers.
Football Team (9-12)
Wrestling Team (9-12)
Gymnastics Team (9-12)
Chorale (9-12)
International choir (10,12)
Business Incubator (12)
Class Leader
Conduct large scale interviews with corporate employees and business owners.
Lead and manage team of 5 to start a fully functional business.
Composed marketing strategy plan to carry over for the following 5 years.
Stage Crew (11-12)
Construction Lead
Assist and lead construction for play and event sets and props.
Awards and Honors
1st Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2015)
1st Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2016)
2nd Place - DECA - Entrepreneurship (Growing Your Own Business) (2017)
Community Service
Feed My Starving Children - 35 hr/yr (10)
Homelessness Assistance - 14 hr/yr (9-12)
Conduct musical performance to raise money for nearby homeless.
Distribute food and drink to homeless in West Palm Beach.
Grace Boxes (12 - present)
Founded, markets and runs Non-profit for homeless in Chicago
The Ability Experience
Philanthropy Chair for Pi Kappa Phi - Kappa Xi
Created multiple fundraising and awareness events for the Ability Experience
Raised over $10,000 for people with disabilities