Hello, my name is
Andrew Halbur
Operational Efficiency &
Marketing Solutions
My Mission:
To equip small business owners with the strategy, marketing, and execution tools needed to scale sustainably and compete effectively in evolving markets.
About me
From machinist fabricator to business problem solving, my background is built on doing the work not just studying it.
From Manufacturing Floors to Strategic Business Problem Solving
I began my career in manufacturing, spending 15 years as a machinist-fabricator and maintenance professional, including 5 years traveling across the country working with large and small-scale companies. That experience shaped how I think and work, practically and systematically, with respect for execution under real constraints.
Over the past three years, during my second round of college, I have worked inside a privately owned, large-scale retail organization while studying business, strategic management, and communication. This combination of operational exposure and academic discipline has strengthened my ability to analyze problems from both the ground level and the leadership perspective.
Now in the senior year of my undergraduate degree, I am confident in my ability to diagnose business challenges, align people and systems, and develop clear, actionable solutions. I bring a direct, accountable approach focused on clarity, execution, and measurable results.
What I do
I am driven by helping others succeed, approaching coaching and consulting as a holistic, highly observant thinker who looks beyond surface-level issues to understand how people, systems, and decisions interact, grounding my work in continuous study of management, philosophy, strategic management, and communication, and applying it through a direct, straightforward style that values clarity, honest feedback, and decisive action to produce meaningful, sustainable results.
Coaching/tutoring
My coaching turns insight into decisive action through structure, discipline, and accountability.
Operational Efficiency
I help businesses identify constraints, align strategy, and execute practical solutions that drive growth.
Digital marketing
I take a highly analytical approach to marketing, using data and strategy to drive clear, measurable outcomes.
Skills
My Experience
2023-May 2026
Bemidji State University
Bachelor's degree
Business administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship
2024
Angelas Pizza
Business Transition & Asset Liquidation Consultant
Managed the end-to-end transition and sale of a long-standing family-owned restaurant, rebuilding financial documentation, valuing and liquidating assets, negotiating sale terms, and completing legal and tax closure. Delivered a successful business sale under tight timelines and complex operational conditions.
2025-2026
Star-Lift
Business Development
Drive business Operational efficiencies initiatives while leading digital and technical modernization efforts. Manage website editing and redesign to improve brand presence and customer engagement. Design and program custom 3D models for in-house production using additive manufacturing. Perform refurbishment and repair of stair-lift equipment to restore functionality and extend product lifecycle. Support daily shop operations, maintenance, and workflow efficiency to ensure consistent service delivery.
2023-2025
Eric’s Bike Shop
Retail Service Manager
Lead Team-building efforts and oversee inventory management, streamlining operations, fostering collaboration. Monitor service revenues while delivering exceptional customer service and technical expertise, ensuring high satisfaction and maximizing operational efficiency. Inspect customer bikes, assess repair needs, research and order parts, and perform bike repairs.
