DEREK WARNER
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 6 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Third Coast Tree Service LLC
Self Employed Web
Grand Haven, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Started a full service tree business specializing in removals, pruning and stump grinding. Known for technical climbing and problem solving in the greater Grand Haven area. Excellent reputation for quality work.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
High School Physical Education/Health
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven, MI
08.2006 - Current
- Teach a variety of classes, both traditional and non-traditional physical education classes including outdoor education, triathlon training, yoga, team sports, weight training, fitness training and lifeguard training.
Owner
Warner Family Farm
Grand Haven, MI
11.2012 - 05.2018
- Owned and operated small diverse family farm, providing food for about 20 families
- We produced eggs, pork, meat chickens, turkeys, honey and goat cheese.
Owner Third Coast Tree Service LLC
Bluewater Adventures LLC
Grand Haven, MI
03.2012 - 05.2018
- Owner of Bluewater Adventures LLC, a teen adventure trip company that specializes in trips to West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland for white water rafting, white water kayaking, caving and rock climbing.
Junior Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven, MI
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Provided an excellent level of baseball for athletes prior to their transition to our varsity program.
Varsity Girls Downhill Ski Coach
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven, MI
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Coached two very successful seasons, in February 2012 the team made school history by earning a spot in the MHSAA state finals.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Algonac Community Schools
Algonac, MI
08.2002 - 10.2005
- Revised elementary curriculum to align with state standards, wrote grants and built three rock climbing walls in the schools I taught at.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise and Health Science
Alma College
01.1999
Skills
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Bidding Processes
- Contract Management
- Hiring and Staffing
- Project Estimating
- Business Marketing
- Team Oversight
Accomplishments
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools Excellence in Education award, May 2013. One of four employees selected from district.
- Senior class most influential teacher award, years 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014.
- AASI certified ski and snowboard instructor, Feb 2013 - Present.
- President of My Team Triumph - Lakeshore Chapter, 501c3. We are a non-profit, providing an athletic ride-along for individuals with physical limitations that would otherwise not get such an experience. May 2015-May 2018.
Affiliations
- Volunteer snow maker at Mulligans Hollow Ski Bowl in Grand Haven from Winter 2014 to present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner Third Coast Tree Service LLC
Self Employed Web
05.2018 - Current
Owner
Warner Family Farm
11.2012 - 05.2018
Owner Third Coast Tree Service LLC
Bluewater Adventures LLC
03.2012 - 05.2018
Varsity Girls Downhill Ski Coach
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
11.2010 - 03.2012
Junior Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
03.2008 - 08.2012
High School Physical Education/Health
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Algonac Community Schools
08.2002 - 10.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise and Health Science
Alma College