My Career Goals
(photo courtesy of 'Camille Bourgerie Photography')
My name is Brian Bourgerie. I am currently studying Business Management and Finance at Brigham Young University - Idaho. My Minor is a split between Entrepreneurship and Communications. Other areas of coursework and study are Web Business and Human Resources.
I have always had a love for business and how it works. When I was younger I would find myself dreaming about building businesses and bringing the community together. In highschool I found myself reading the Wall Sreet Journal, looking up high yield savings accounts, and starting websites online where I would buy, sell, and trade goods. Over the years these passions have not settled, if anything, they have intensified.
My career goals are truly all encompassing. For years I have been planning and developing my strategies to build my own businesses and establish a non-profit organization. However, I also like working in the profesional and corporate world. I hope to become employed by a good company that I have strong feelings toward. That way I can put my whole self into my work, and fully enjoy what I'm doing. With that under my belt, I will be in a more stable position to take on my own ventures and further my dreams. There are many skills and much experience that I can gain from brushing shoulders with the right people, and I intend to do just that. As I continue my studies and gain more work experience, I will further refine my skills and exactly what I want in the future. I have a great desire and affinity to adapt and learn from different situations and responsibilities and I hope to employ what I learn as I progress in the business world and in the community.
I have always had a love for business and how it works. When I was younger I would find myself dreaming about building businesses and bringing the community together. In highschool I found myself reading the Wall Sreet Journal, looking up high yield savings accounts, and starting websites online where I would buy, sell, and trade goods. Over the years these passions have not settled, if anything, they have intensified.
My career goals are truly all encompassing. For years I have been planning and developing my strategies to build my own businesses and establish a non-profit organization. However, I also like working in the profesional and corporate world. I hope to become employed by a good company that I have strong feelings toward. That way I can put my whole self into my work, and fully enjoy what I'm doing. With that under my belt, I will be in a more stable position to take on my own ventures and further my dreams. There are many skills and much experience that I can gain from brushing shoulders with the right people, and I intend to do just that. As I continue my studies and gain more work experience, I will further refine my skills and exactly what I want in the future. I have a great desire and affinity to adapt and learn from different situations and responsibilities and I hope to employ what I learn as I progress in the business world and in the community.
Skills
Over the years I have developed a wide range of skills. Starting with helping out in family businesses from childhood to adulthood. I have developed skills that can be utilized in many fields, some examples are:
- Web Business: Basic SEO, PPC, AdWords, AdSense, site creation, wordpress
- Trades: Painting, Handyman, Window Washing...
- Sales and Marketing: Electronics (Best Buy), Product marketing in retail stores
- Advising and Mentorship: Youth advisory council, youth counselor and teacher
- Supervisor/Management: Running all aspects of small businesses including employee relations and training
Other skills I have are in leadership, event organizing, and idea/new venture generation. Innovation is something that comes naturally to me, as does working with people and building them up. I have also been fortunate enough to live abroad for a couple years and have been able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with all walks of life.
- Web Business: Basic SEO, PPC, AdWords, AdSense, site creation, wordpress
- Trades: Painting, Handyman, Window Washing...
- Sales and Marketing: Electronics (Best Buy), Product marketing in retail stores
- Advising and Mentorship: Youth advisory council, youth counselor and teacher
- Supervisor/Management: Running all aspects of small businesses including employee relations and training
Other skills I have are in leadership, event organizing, and idea/new venture generation. Innovation is something that comes naturally to me, as does working with people and building them up. I have also been fortunate enough to live abroad for a couple years and have been able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with all walks of life.
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Interests
When it comes to interests, mine are varied. However, there are a few things I feel very strongly about. I love to think of new business ideas and ways to make businesses, organizations or government run more smoothly. These ideas or as I like to call them inspirations come naturally and frequently. I also have a deep interest in building strong and reliable groups and communities. I find myself organizing weekly activities or thinking of service projects to do. I also enjoy leading people and helping them succeed. Working with people is very fulfilling for me.
Whenever I am working on a job or get a chance to talk to a business owner, I am filled with questions about how things work or ideas that I think could help operations run more smoothly. I have had a few opportunities to help friends of mine with ailing businesses get themselves out in the open more. Normally by helping them transition into online marketing and gain web presence.
Starting websites and networking with friends, colleagues, and other business owners has occupied much of my spare time. Anything from selling things online to starting my own social network, I get excited when I am able to create something and help it grow. Whether it be a business or a friendship.
A good set of principles and values is very important in business and in general. I esteem hard work, honesty, integrity, and adaptability very highly. I enjoy learning new things continually and applying them where appropriate.
Some of the industries that have continued to draw my attention would be:
- Management at all levels, especially corporate
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Non-profit organizations
- Public/Foreign Relations
- Motivational speaking or teaching at special events and seminars
- And most of all Entrepreneurship!
Whenever I am working on a job or get a chance to talk to a business owner, I am filled with questions about how things work or ideas that I think could help operations run more smoothly. I have had a few opportunities to help friends of mine with ailing businesses get themselves out in the open more. Normally by helping them transition into online marketing and gain web presence.
Starting websites and networking with friends, colleagues, and other business owners has occupied much of my spare time. Anything from selling things online to starting my own social network, I get excited when I am able to create something and help it grow. Whether it be a business or a friendship.
A good set of principles and values is very important in business and in general. I esteem hard work, honesty, integrity, and adaptability very highly. I enjoy learning new things continually and applying them where appropriate.
Some of the industries that have continued to draw my attention would be:
- Management at all levels, especially corporate
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Non-profit organizations
- Public/Foreign Relations
- Motivational speaking or teaching at special events and seminars
- And most of all Entrepreneurship!
My Academic Plan
My academic plan is to finish my Bachelors Degree with a Major in Business Management. My emphasis is on Finance coupled with a cluster of Entrepreneurship and Communications for my minor. I strive to put into practice what I learn and internalize it. Obtaining a Masters or other form of advanced degree is also a major possibility and desire for the future.
Current Endeavors
Currently I am working with some great entrepreneurs from Idaho and Utah. Some of my projects are optomizing and monetizing websites for Fly Fishing Frenzy, The Costa Rica Challenge and others. I am also helping out with a great non-profit called Elevita.