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Erich Strohecker

Salisbury

Summary

Driven Finance and Economics student with a sharp commercial instinct and a track record of outperforming in sales, stakeholder engagement, and strategic outreach. As a rising senior at Catawba College, I’ve translated frontline customer experience into business development wins by leading loyalty-based initiatives that boosted client retention, coordinating economic outreach campaigns through public private partnerships, and supporting regional growth strategy through Chamber of Commerce initiatives.

My background blends real world selling with institutional exposure. I’ve pitched solutions in both B2C and B2B settings, analyzed KPIs, and communicated value at multiple levels. I’m deeply curious about capital markets and currently advised by a hedge fund mentor, giving me a clear lens into the demands of institutional sales, client coverage, and executional excellence.

I’m ready to step into a high performance culture where sharp thinking, speed, and client value creation are the standard. I bring intensity, discipline, and adaptability from day one.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Contribute to economic development initiatives supporting business environment and regional growth.
  • Attend community and government meetings, gaining nonprofit and partnership experience.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Assist with business outreach, event logistics, and Chamber marketing.

Sales Intern

Alpine Events
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Contributed to campaigns and strategy, gaining exposure to PR, Legal, KPIs, and CSR.
  • Supported customer acquisition through promotions and presentations.
  • Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue.

Retail Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
02.2022 - Current
  • Led in insurance, credit card, and loyalty sign-ups, boosting retention by 25%.
  • Provided department leadership, ensured smooth operations during peak periods.
  • Improved inventory and drove sales via personalized customer recommendations.
  • Handled specialty services including glove steaming, golf regrips, and racket restringing.

Warehouse Associate

Chewy
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Unloaded and organized heavy inventory at receiving docks.
  • Shipped 500+ orders per shift, known for reliability and prioritization of key tasks.

Technician

Grease Monkey
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Performed complex auto maintenance at 17, including oil changes and inspections.
  • Upsold services by educating customers, raising service add-ons by 20%.
  • Maintained safety standards and completed service on 25+ vehicles per shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Economics, Minor in Business Administration

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
05.2026

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Fast-Paced Multitasking
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Customer Engagement
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Sales Optimization
  • Time Management
  • Social Media
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Event Logistics
  • Business Outreach

Accomplishments

Catawba Investment Club – Top Portfolio Award

Led a team portfolio that outperformed benchmark indices in a student-run investment fund competition. Recognized for equity research, macro thesis development, and allocation strategy.

Economic Club Case Competition – 1st Place

Presented a winning macroeconomic analysis and policy recommendation on U.S.-China trade impact. Judged on research rigor, presentation clarity, and policy insight

Dean’s List – 5 Semesters

Recognized for academic excellence in Finance and Economics with consistent placement on the Dean’s List, maintaining a GPA of 3.40+

Timeline

Intern

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
06.2025 - 08.2025

Sales Intern

Alpine Events
04.2025 - 06.2025

Retail Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
02.2022 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Chewy
08.2021 - 12.2021

Technician

Grease Monkey
05.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Economics, Minor in Business Administration

Catawba College

Relevant Coursework

  • Managerial Finance (FIN-2535)
  • Business Data Analytics (MGT-2302)
  • Comparative Economic Systems (ECON-2401)
  • International Economics (ECON-3901)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKT-2501)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECON-1902)
  • Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON-1901)
  • Principles of Management (MGT-2501)
  • Principles of Accounting I & II (ACC-1901, ACC-1902)
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Organizations (CIS-2501)

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