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John Faughnan

John Faughnan

Bellingham,WA

Summary

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Find or create opportunities to make people and organizations better by consciously engaging with clients, customers and strangers alike in an authentic and affirming manner. End each day knowing I have made someone’s life better.

Overview

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Work History

Beertender/Bar Manager

Northfork Barrelhouse and Beer Shrine

University Intern Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty

Western Washington University

High School Teacher/Student Advisor/Coach

Alameda International High School

Ski and Snowboard Technician/ Sales and Rentals

Breeze Ski Rental/Max Snowboards

Bartender, waiter and kitchen assistant

Village Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant

Catering Assistant/Bartender/Server

A Spice of Life Catering

Assistant Store Manager

Feet First Inc

Production Assistant

Lynchburg Cablevision

Education

Master of Education - Experiential/Alternative Education

University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - History and Communications

Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, Virginia

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Active Listening
  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Individual Work
  • Software Proficiency
  • Hardware Proficiency
  • Dog Whispering

Certification

  • Washington State Real Estate Brokers License
  • Mandatory Alcohol Servers Training Certificate
  • Food Handlers Permit
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Certification
  • Washington State Teaching License
  • Colorado Teaching License

Accomplishments

  • I have never run for president (a good thing), owned my own company or walked on the moon. I have done some other things.
  • Worked as part of a cohesive team of educational professionals to transform a failing urban high school into a highly rated International Baccalaureate approved academic institution.
  • Consistently provided customers with a positive and engaging service experience to drive repeat business and create positive online reviews.

Talents Skills Abilities

  • Generally adept at keeping order in the midst of chaos, making potentially negative experiences positive, all while finding time to find the beauty in each day.
  • Proven ability to manage large groups of people to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
  • Demonstrated ability to access non-verbal cues and use active listening techniques to engage individuals from highly diverse backgrounds.
  • Extensive history of organizing groups and events.
  • Proven ability to provide entertaining and informative presentations for both adults and adolescents.
  • Comfortable working individually or in a positive team environment.
  • Proficient with all the usual software, hardware and computer stuff.
  • Dog whisperer

Statement Of Purpose

Find or create opportunities to make people and organizations better by consciously engaging with clients, customers and strangers alike in an authentic and affirming manner. End each day knowing I have made someone’s life better.

Timeline

Master of Education - Experiential/Alternative Education

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - History and Communications

Lynchburg College

Beertender/Bar Manager

Northfork Barrelhouse and Beer Shrine

University Intern Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty

Western Washington University

High School Teacher/Student Advisor/Coach

Alameda International High School

Ski and Snowboard Technician/ Sales and Rentals

Breeze Ski Rental/Max Snowboards

Bartender, waiter and kitchen assistant

Village Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant

Catering Assistant/Bartender/Server

A Spice of Life Catering

Assistant Store Manager

Feet First Inc

Production Assistant

Lynchburg Cablevision
John Faughnan