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Bradley Werkmeister

Centralia,MO

Summary

  • Writing: Though I am currently unpublished, I have spent the last six years writing as a hobby. In that time I have created a number of poems, short stories, and scripts for video media. My largest undertaking, and the one that I am currently working on is a novel that I hope to one day be able to publish.
  • Personability: In many of the jobs that I have worked, I have had to communicate with customers outside of a professional environment (at their homes, through text and calls, ect.). I have had it pointed out to me by both past employers and even some of these customers that I excelled in this area, being personable and approachable.
  • Marketing: I have completed a variety of mock marketing campaigns, presentations, and posters during my time studying at Truman, especially during my time completing my minor in design.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Park Maintenance

Centralia, MO Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - Current

I primarily have worked as a landscaper, trimming and maintaining ditches, creaks, and ponds owned by the parks department, and maintaining and replacing mulch at the parks. Additionally, I performed maintenance tasks such as minor construction repairs to buildings that were previously under maintained, and remodeling tasks such as painting.

Club House Attendant

Centralia, Mo Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - Current

Working as the attendant in the golf course club house for the parks department, I manned the concession stand, cleaned and maintained the golf carts, cleaned the club house, and performed minor maintenance tasks such as repainting the club house doors.

Salesman

Self Employed
11.2019 - 08.2024

I ran a variety of small business during my time in high school, starting as soon as I got my drivers license. I raised chickens to sell eggs, I cut, split and sold firewood, and I maintained a variety of yards outside of my existing landscaping job. During this time I gained a lot of experience talking to customers, and in organizing meetings in order to deliver their goods myself.

Landscaper

D & D Mowing and Landscaping
04.2020 - 08.2023

I worked as a landscaper, primarily mowing and trimming yards (on our crew I primarily ran a weed eater). My final year working there I was promoted to the lead for our group, and during that time I had to manage other employees that worked along side me, drive and back a trailer, and speak with customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2026

Associate of Arts - English

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2026

Minor - Design

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2026

Minor - Japanese

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2026

Skills

  • Communication: I have worked many jobs that hinged on my ability to properly communicate with both coworkers and customers on a regular basis
  • Punctuality: I make an effort to arrive a minimum of ten minutes early to a shift in order to have time to properly prepare for its start
  • Creative: In my free time, I enjoy writing scripts for and editing videos, working on a novel that I have started, and streaming I love to take a creative approach to my life, and the things I spend my time on
  • Work Ethic: I have worked a lot of physically demanding jobs, and I have always tried to put everything I have into them
  • Leadership: Both in my time working for the parks, and my time working for D & D Mowing, there were periods in which I had to lead a crew during a variety of projects I did not struggle to step into that role, and felt comfortable leading said jobs
  • Language Skills: I am in the process of becoming bilingual, having studied Japanese for close to three years Though I am not yet conversationally fluent, the experience has helped me to better expand my communication skills, and changed how I view language as a whole

Languages

Japanese
Limited Working

Interests

  • Graphic Design
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like animation, digital design, and video editing, to expand skills and techniques
  • Creative Writing
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Gardening

Timeline

Park Maintenance

Centralia, MO Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - Current

Club House Attendant

Centralia, Mo Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - Current

Landscaper

D & D Mowing and Landscaping
04.2020 - 08.2023

Salesman

Self Employed
11.2019 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Truman State University

Associate of Arts - English

Truman State University

Minor - Design

Truman State University

Minor - Japanese

Truman State University
Bradley Werkmeister