1. Aaron Blanch
• 18211 Ne 108th St • Liberty, MO 64068 • Bla06030@byui.edu • 816-401-3727
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management-Marketing Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2012
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Rexburg, ID
• Assisted in the development of Beehive Federal Credit Union’s marketing strategy by holding focus
groups, creating a survey, and analyzing findings with a team of students
• Conducted research and helped identify potential business opportunities for North American Marketing Inc.
• Developed a business plan, obtained funding, and ran a business with a team of students for a semester as
part of the integrated business core; which provided significant experience working in teams
• Relevant Coursework: Sales, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, Retail, Business Strategy
Work Experience
Project Manager Apr–Sept 2007–2009
Liberty Roofing Inc. Apr–Sept 2011
Liberty, MO
• Generated over $200,000 in sales over a five month period by generating leads, working with insurance
companies, providing estimates, and negotiating deals
• Demonstrated ambition by creating the company’s first mass-mail campaign (went to 5,000 homes) and by
knocking thousands of doors to obtain leads
• Managed all the construction projects I sold from start to finish which included ordering materials,
overseeing construction, and collecting payments
• Provided excellent customer service which enabled me to collect in full on 99% of the contracts I managed
Co–Founder Apr–Sept 2006
AJ's Handyman Service
Liberty, MO
• Demonstrated ambition by creating a business which involved identifying target market’s needs, creating
fliers, and implementing a basic marketing strategy
• Provided lawn care, painting, hauling, and roofing services to customer’s satisfaction
Volunteer Work
Full–time Volunteer Representative Feb 2009–Feb 2011
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints
Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Became fluent in Spanish in a year despite minimal experience or training beforehand
• Motivated and helped a new volunteer learn to speak Spanish and teach
• Participated in planning and organizing weekly and monthly training events
Eagle Scout Jan–Sept 2005
Senior Patrol Leader
Liberty, MO
• Led a group of about five boys, resolving conflicts, organizing activities, and encouraging participation;
which helped several others continue on to becoming Eagle Scouts
Student Representative Council Volunteer Jan–Mar 2012
BYU-Idaho S.R.C.
Rexburg, Idaho
• Reduced the workload of the Student Representative Council by generating possible solutions to campus
issues, and organizing survey data on a semi–weekly basis
