Callahan Eckardt23108 W 46th St | Shawnee, KS 66226 | 913-940-8651 | callahan.eckardt@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/callahan-eckardt Career ObjectiveTo obtain a sales position utilizing communication and intrapersonal skills

EducationUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NEUNL Honors Program and CBA Honors Academy Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationMajors: Accounting and Finance; Minor: Political ScienceGraduation May 2020 (anticipated) with Bachelor’s and MastersUndergraduate Dean’s List (Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)GPA: 3.65/4.0

InvolvementCBA Honors Academy (2015 – present)

Engage in a hands-on, action based enhanced business curriculum focusing on the development of critical thinking, leadership, technical and communication skills

Sales Center for Excellency (2015 – present) Learn how to focus on the customer’s needs, network, utilize the selling process, sell ethically through roleplays,

internships, guest speakers, and coursework Represented the Sales Center at the International Collegiate Sales Competition hosted by Florida State in a large scale

corporate role play based around identifying objections, getting past the screening process, and identifying the buying center

Scarlet Guard (2015- present) Encourage students to participate in the ultimate Husker experience by exploring campus traditions and providing

social and professional development events so their time as a Husker is memorable yet fruitful Host and attend dinner events where students can interact with alumni in their field of study to network and receive

adviceNU Toastmasters (2015)

Delivered three speeches to be reviewed to learn how to further communication and public speaking skills Reviewed speeches in a supportive and positive environment to improve upon communication and confidence in

public speaking

Leadership ExperienceUNL Honors Peer Mentor (2016)

Held eight weekly meetings with ten freshmen to make their transition from high school to college as smooth as possible, increasing their chances of graduating

CBA Honors Academy Philanthropy Committee (2015 - present) Organized and participate in monthly community service events (512+ total hours in 2015 school year)

American Legion Boys State of Kansas Counselor (2015 – present) Act as a counselor to Kansas’ smartest high school juniors and instilling in them patriotism, civic engagement, and

humility to ensure the success of our future generation Teach campers governmental procedures, problem solving skills, and how to be adaptive leaders using a mock

government application

SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

EmploymentBrooks Brothers, Kansas City, KS (December 15, 2016- January 8, 2017)

Sales Associate (25-30 hrs. Per week)Help From a Friend, Olathe, KS (June 2015- August 2016)

Lawn and Landscape Crew Member (50+ hrs. Per week)