DUSTIN HOOKS
Ossineke,MI
Summary
Possess proven written and verbal communication skills with experience ranging from writing articles to delivering presentations to large audiences. Receives high praise for speaker clarity. Personal intuition has successfully guided communication strategies to prevent lost time. Demonstrated time-management skills with a keen eye for inefficiencies and the creativity to correct them. A lifelong passion for agriculture and the desire to join the industry and remain there.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Alpena Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Planned and delivered standards-based lessons with clarity.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Dairy Technician
Graham Dairy Supply
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning milking equipment.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Installed, tested, and repaired milking robots to meet customer production goals and expectations.
Greenhouse Maintenance/Systems Installer
West Virginia University
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Designed and installed plumbing solutions and performed regular systems maintenance.
- Solved unique problems, often with unconventional solutions with materials at hand.
- Worked independently and efficiently.
Equipment Operator
ARS Inc.
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Operated range of farm equipment on regular basis and in a safe manner.
- Serviced and assembled irrigation pivots.
- Trained in all aspects of corn, soybean, and wheat production.
Fiber Optic/Laser Technician
Alliant Techsystems
03.2004 - 03.2008
- Assembled fiber optic-based components for use with class IV laser modules.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems on units to be refurbished.
Education
M.A. - Education
Seton Hill University
2019
B.S. - Print Journalism
West Virginia University
2014
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Techniques
- Dairy Technician experience
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office adept
- Passion for agriculture
- Technologically proficient
- Professional ethics and demeanor
- Conscientious
- Self-motivated
- Mechanical Aptitude
Timeline
Science Teacher
Alpena Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Dairy Technician
Graham Dairy Supply
01.2016 - 10.2016
Greenhouse Maintenance/Systems Installer
West Virginia University
08.2013 - 10.2014
Equipment Operator
ARS Inc.
03.2008 - 11.2008
Fiber Optic/Laser Technician
Alliant Techsystems
03.2004 - 03.2008
M.A. - Education
Seton Hill University
B.S. - Print Journalism
West Virginia University
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