Wisconsin School of BusinessUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

Braeden
J. Karls.

Business, Technology
& Leadership

I’m a Wisconsin School of Business student pursuing majors in Information Systems and Finance, Investment & Banking, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at UW–Madison. As a first-year student with sophomore standing, I bring experience in operations and team leadership to my interest in applying AI and technology to business challenges.

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Madison, Wisconsin · Sophomore standing · Expected graduation December 2030
$50KDaily product processing at Scheels
$1,300+Drumline merchandise sales
12Pieces qualifying for state Solo & Ensemble
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Selected Accomplishments

I turn initiative into results: co-founding a school athletics program, launching a merchandise line, and managing $50,000 in daily online orders. I bring that same ownership to learning how technology can improve the way organizations work.

Athletic Program Development

Co-founded Hortonville’s first tennis team and helped grow it from zero players to a full tournament roster.

Team building & leadership ↓

Merchandise Launch

Turned a drumline merchandise idea into $1,300+ in sales and a lasting product on the official band storefront.

Creativity & coordination ↓

E-commerce Operations

Resolved order, inventory, and system issues while managing daily online fulfillment of approximately $50,000.

Operations & problem solving ↓
01 / EDUCATION

Education

My studies at the Wisconsin School of Business combine Information Systems with Finance, Investment & Banking. A concurrent Computer Science degree adds a technical foundation to my business education, supported by a certificate in Leadership in progress.

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Wisconsin School
of Business

Madison, WI
Expected December 2030
Bachelor of Business Administration

Information Systems
Finance, Investment, and Banking

College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence · Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Certificate

Leadership

02 / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Experience

Hands-on experience solving order issues and coordinating across teams to support timely fulfillment and customer service.

Scheels Sporting Goods

E-commerce Specialist

Appleton, WI
August 2024–June 2026
  • Managed daily fulfillment of approximately $50,000 in online orders, maintaining accuracy and on-time delivery in a high-volume operation.
  • Diagnosed and resolved order, inventory, and system issues end-to-end, improving fulfillment speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated across sales, warehouse, and management teams to streamline the order-to-delivery workflow.
03 / LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Leadership & Activities

From founding a tennis team to composing marching band music, my activities combine initiative, coordination, and dedication.

Hortonville High School Men’s Tennis

Founding Member & Team Captain

Hortonville, WI
March 2023–May 2026
  • Co-founded the school’s first tennis team and helped build a program from zero players to a full tournament roster.
  • Led practices, designed drills, and managed player schedules and tournament lineups for the full team.
  • Contributed to the community effort that secured $1.5 million in funding for the school’s first tennis courts.

Hortonville High School Band

Drumline Lead

Hortonville, WI
September 2022–May 2026
  • Composed and arranged percussion music for multiple marching band field shows.
  • Launched the drumline’s first merchandise line, generating $1,300+ in sales and establishing a permanent product on the official band storefront.
  • Assisted the percussion director with band operations, including repairs, rehearsals, covering parts, and setup of dozens of events.

Forensics (Speech & Debate)

State Qualifier · Improvisational Speaking

Hortonville, WI
March 2024–May 2026
  • Qualified for the state Forensics competition both years attempted.
  • Awarded medals at both meets in the improvisational category: one bronze and one silver.

Solo & Ensemble

State Competitor

Hortonville, WI
January 2021–May 2026
  • Advanced 12 pieces to state competition over six consecutive years through disciplined, self-directed practice.
04 / HONORS & AWARDS

Honors & Awards

2026 · ACADEMICS

Summa Cum Laude

Hortonville High School · Class of 2026.

2026 · MUSIC

John Philip Sousa Band Award

National award recognizing superior musicianship and dedication. One recipient per school per year.

2025, 2026 · PUBLIC SPEAKING

Wisconsin State Forensics Medalist

Silver and bronze medals in improvisational speaking.

05 / SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Qualifications

Programming, AI tools, and business operations skills that support my studies and practical experience.

Programming & Technology

AI tools applied to research, coding assistance, and workflow automation.

C++ programmingJava programmingPython programmingGoogle GeminiChatGPTClaudeMicrosoft Office Specialist Certification

Leadership, Operations & Languages

Team buildingEvent coordinationPublic speakingE-commerce operationsProject coordinationEnglish · nativeGerman · intermediate
06 / CONTACT

Contact Information

Seeking an AI internship and opportunities to apply technology to business challenges. I welcome connections with Wisconsin School of Business alumni and professionals in business and technology.

Madison, WI
bjkarls@wisc.edu ↗LinkedIn · Braeden Karls ↗