Rob Barker III
Raleigh
Summary
Entrepreneurial Christian NC State freshman with extensive experience in managing operations, customer relations, and marketing campaigns. Successfully led marketing initiatives that won $80k in 2024 revenue for my start-up. Streamlined business processes within both my own company and my family's business, demonstrating adaptability, and a commitment to innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales intern | Customer Service Intern
Bob Barker Company
Fuquay-Varina
05.2019 - 08.2025
- I worked summers, excluding 2023-2024.
- I traveled to over 60 jails and prisons in NC, SC, and GA to meet with purchasing teams, build customer relationships, and pitch products.
- I attended company-wide meetings, department meetings, company family council meetings, and Bob Barker Foundation meetings.
- I set up and ran a trade show booth for the South Carolina Sheriff's Association in Myrtle Beach, with an account manager.
- I noticed inefficiencies within the sales organization, interviewed several account managers about the issues, found software to fix the inefficiencies, and brought it to the attention of the CRO and Sales VP.
- I shadowed experienced customer service associates on calls, and created quotes and invoices for clients.
- Worked in warehouse receiving, break packing, and kit-making.
Co-Founder
City of Oaks Landscaping LLC
Raleigh
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Started the business from scratch; managed all aspects of the company, including customer relations, finances, operations, and marketing.
- Led a door-to-door and online marketing campaign in 2024 and 2025 that allowed us to bring in 54 clients, including 11 regularly scheduled mowing customers.
- Managed work crews of up to 5 employees.
- Streamlined company systems and specialized jobs based on skills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Landscape Design, Construction, And Management
NC State
RaleighHigh School Diploma -
Enloe Magnet High School
Raleigh06-2025
Skills
- Viola: 13 years of private classes
- German: Intermediate- 6 years of classes
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Innovation in management
- Project management
- Marketing strategies
- Team leadership
- Client relations
- Sales support
- Microsoft Office
- ChatGPT and other AI tools
Hobbies and community
- I am involved in the Summit Church and College Ministry and was selected for the First-year Leadership Cohort.
- I am a member of Brothers Under Christ, a Christian Fraternity with a strong emphasis on service projects and evangelical outreach. I served as the president of my pledge class and now as the Social Chair, Pledge Cell Group Leader, and Potential New Member Point of Contact.
- I am a dedicated weightlifter of 7 years with a personal record bench press of 275 pounds.
Timeline
Co-Founder
City of Oaks Landscaping LLC
05.2023 - 05.2025
Sales intern | Customer Service Intern
Bob Barker Company
05.2019 - 08.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Landscape Design, Construction, And Management
NC State
High School Diploma -
Enloe Magnet High School