During the summer of 2008, Nate started his lawn care business. After school began again, he continued it, though on a very limited basis, for the rest of the school year. By the next summer, he had grown it to about 8 – 10 hours per week – all that he could fit into his busy schedule. He enjoys this job primarily because of the opportunities he gains to meet people and because of the exercise he obtains.
Owner & Operator (2008 – present)
Achievements
- Practiced communication skills. Communicated frequently with a wide variety of people.
- Gained valuable marketing experience selling my services. Went door-to-door looking for customers.
- Practiced time management skills. Learned to balance work and school.
- Learned many lawn care techniques. Gained valuable experience mowing, weeding, pruning, and planting.
- Learned how to paint house numbers on curbs. Painted about 50 house numbers on curbs while taking care to keep the numbers clear and the surrounding area clean of moss and dirt.
References
Bob Fedr, Lawn Care Client
Nate is a very conscientious person at his age. He is very accurate at tasks given to him in the yardwork he has done for me. He always polite and helpful. He works hard and completes the task asked of him. I highly recommend him for what ever field he chooses to go into education wise. He will work hard at what ever he does, work, education and life.
Mrs. C. C. Noonan, Lawn Care Client
Nate is a remarkable young man. He does his work as directed in a mostprofessional manner. Nate is very polite and conscientious. He is punctual and a joy with whichto do business. I would highly recommend him in whatever endeavor he should choose.