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Personal Summary:

Hello,

My name is Adam Kophamer. I have set up a Journey Page account to share a few business tips with anyone willing to develop a rewarding relationship.

I plan to write a business plan that includes designing, creating, marketing, and selling custom wood cabinetry and/or furniture.

It would be beneficial for me to get input from well experienced people in the woodworking industry and those whom are experienced in running a business of any sort.

I can not wait to speak with you. Feel free to learn more about me in other selections of my profile.

Regards,

Adam Kophamer

Life Plan Summary:

Life Vision:  To leave a legacy of treating others the way for which I want to be treated; a dedicated member of society and my family; and serve others with my God given gifts.

Core Values:  Religion; Relationships; Reliability; Accountability; Dedication; Honesty; Effectiveness

Strengths:  Creativity; Craftsmanship; Management; Form and maintain relationships

Passions:  Recreational activity around nature; Spending time with family & friends; doing something that feels rewarding and that I am serving a purpose in the world

Goals:

• Business Start-up, by 2012
  • To establish a network of highly skilled individuals that share similar interests as I. , by Jan   2012
  • Develop a business plan, by Nov   2010
  • Finance and start operations, by Jan   2011
• To establish a company that designs, builds, and provides an excellent service and product for every customer., by 2011
  • Search and then hire well experienced employees, by May 2011
  • Train employees of all the necessary safety and administrative processes, by Jun   2011
• Become debt-free and earn enough cash for a handsome down payment on a house which I designed., by 2015
  • Start earning profit after the first year of business, by Jan   2013
  • Determine where I want to live, by Jan   2014
  • Design house every Saturday, by Dec   2015

Education:

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Bachelors Degree, Construction Management & Business Administration, Sep 2006-Dec 2009

Clubs: Women in Industrial Technology
Habitat for Humanity
Construction Management Association

Notes: Attending the University of Wisconsin was an outstanding place to grow up. College taught me to listen, lead others, manage my lifestyle, and find out a lot about myself.

Morrison Institute of Technology

Associates Degree,Engineer Technology & Surveying in Civil Construction, Aug 2004-Apr 2006

Clubs: N/A

Notes: I chose to work two part-time jobs while simultaneously attending technical college with +/- 18.00 credits per semester.

Morrison Community High School

High School Diploma,Illinois General Studies, Aug 2000-May 2004

Clubs: Art; Welding; Drafting; Football; Future Farmers of America(FFA)

Notes: I learned to appreciate my friends and to be a team player on the football field. I found out from drafting class that I wanted to continue my education by learning how to use automated drafting programs such as Solidworks or Revit.