Joshua Love
Self-inspired and recent Computer Information Systems Graduate
I am a highly motivated and self-driven worker who has 9 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps and has launched a self-startup on Etsy. My exposure to various environments has taught me how to get the job done no matter what and perform under high-stress situations.
Work Experience
United States Marine Corps, Lead Firefighter, Jul 2012 ~ Present
I served as a Station Captain of a Fire Station in charge of teaching, leading, and training over 50 Marines in my charge. I was stationed in both Yuma, AZ and Jacksonville, NC at Marine Corps Air Stations. In both places, I was responsible for directing manpower, implementing new training procedures, and controlling workflow within our organization. I gained a great deal of experience in leadership, teaching, and directing operations. I frequently responded to various high-stress emergencies, which helped me learn to perform under pressure.
Black Mountain Maker, Small Business Owner, Nov 2019 ~ Present
I created Black Mountain Maker as a woodworking business. Within a year, I have made over 70 sales and positive profit after expenses. Additionally, I gained upwards of 800% growth compared to the same time last year. I have learned a lot about sales, marketing, and business procedures by creating my own startup.
Education
Florida Institute of Technology, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer and Information Systems, 2016 ~ 2020
-Graduated with a 3.94 GPA
-Completed a school project involving the creation of a fully functioning website using HTML5, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
-Completed a school project requiring the creation of a new business with a growth plan 5 years into the future
