Piano
Joseph Truelson
Property Manager
Warner,NH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with a wide array of different skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chess Tournament Organizer
NESSP And Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
- Local Tournament Director and National Master as certified by US Chess. Directing experience can be viewed here: https://www.uschess.org/msa/MbrDtlTnmtDir.php?14688723
- Organized and directed events that drew up to 95 players from over 10 different states.
- Handled online and in person registration for tournaments and received funds through various means, including credit card, cash, and various other digital methods (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle).
- Managed logistics for successful tournaments, including scheduling, venue selection, and budgeting.
- Maintained thorough records of tournament results, facilitating future analysis for improvements in structure or format changes.
- Paid prizes as advertised promptly and provided through any means necessary.
- Organized high-quality tournaments that consistently met or exceeded attendance goals.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen challenges during events, ensuring minimal disruption to schedules or player experiences.
- Advertised in various mediums to attract a wide audience, including local and national chess websites and through magazine.
- Co-founded the Northern New England Chess Association, the website of which can be viewed here: https://newenglandchess.org/
- Informed participants and interested parties (primarily parents) of rules, round times, and answered questions when needed.
- Organized tables to allow participants to know where to find their opponents for their games.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Ensured that events were organized as planned and round times began within 10 minutes of posted times.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees. (such as having blitz side events, puzzle tournaments, and unique names)
- Collaborated with other organizers to avoid conflicting events and promoting each other's events.
- Used pairing software, printers, and other chess tournament software to pair events and make adjustments as needed.
- Provided chess equipment.
- Submitted events for rating by US Chess and signed up new unrated players.
- Collected and paid over $20,000 in prize money, including $6,000 in the recent New England Class Championship.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
Maintenance Assistant
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - Current
- Supported implementation of new technology and systems, facilitating smooth integration into existing processes. Specifically, ensuring consistent WiFi connection across campus and ethernet connection to all classrooms and offices.
- Upheld high cleanliness standards in common areas through regular custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal.
- Spackling, Painting, and light repair of walls when necessary.
- Demolition of drywall and installation of new drywall.
- Carpet removal and replacement.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Weedwacking and lawn care as assigned.
- Assisted staff members and students in moving furniture, appliances, and equipment across campus.
- Fixing and diagnosing basic plumbing issues.
- Installing faucets.
- Assembling furniture.
- Repairing and closing leaks.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- This job was a Workstudy position during senior year at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts and become a part time job thereafter.
Property Manager
Parents
09.2020 - Current
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Found properties that would align best with investment goals of landlords.
- Provided multiple payment methods for tenants.
Chessable Author
Chessable
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced writing quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.
- Researched chess positions extremely thoroughly to ensure that recommendations provided stood the test of time.
- Used latest technology and available resources to counter all existing research on the topic.
- Addressed user feedback and updated the course when necessary.
- The course published can be viewed here: https://www.chessable.com/crush-the-kings-gambit/course/25572/ Further projects are in the works.
Chess Tutor
Ichesswhiz
12.2019 - Current
- Taught students between 6 and 13 basic and advanced chess openings, tactics, strategies, endgames, and motifs.
- Analyzed student's games and organized tournaments between students.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Emphasized importance of being thorough and using time wisely.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students, such as introducing Kahoot, Blooket, and other games to keep students engaged.
Kitchen Supervisor
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Served food to students, accommodating dietary restrictions as needed.
- Tracked and sorted inventory, making sure to be efficient and organize in a way that all products were intuitive to find.
- Dishwashing and janitorial duties when necessary.
- Organized rooms and set up burners and other heating equipment for major events across campus.
- This job was a Workstudy position during senior year at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts, and then became a part time position for the year after.
Real Estate Salesperson
Fish MLS
9 2020 - 12.2023
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Listed Properties on the MLS for sale. (Multiple Listing System)
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
- Walked clients through the homebuying process
- Compiled lists of properties that met buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
- Scheduled appointments to visit properties at client's request
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Guided clients through the selling process.
Music Librarian
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized environment within the music library space for optimal and easy finding of documents.
- Streamlined the acquisition process for new music materials.
- Cataloged the entire music library to inform staff and students whether certain pieces and hymns were on file.
- Organized thousands of assorted hymns by song title and hymn melody.
- Assisted staff and students in finding hymns whenever necessary.
- Printed and located hymn sheets when necessary.
- This job was a Workstudy position during senior year at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts.
Prep Dishwasher
Aljoya Mercer Island
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Swept and mopped floor at end of every shift
- Sliced deli meat and chopped fruits and vegetables.
- Prepared salads and other dishes as needed.
- Removed garbage and performed janitorial duties as needed.
Dishwasher
University House Issaquah
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Swept and mopped floor at end of every shift.
- Removed garbage and performed janitorial duties as needed.
Team Member
Burger King
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Received and completed orders from customers through drive thru and front of store
- Prepared sandwiches, fries, and beverages for customers
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Removed garbage and performed janitorial duties as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Magdalen College
Warner, NH 08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA 09.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Comparative market analysis
Rental management
Buyer contracts
Account reconciliation processes
Finance
Strategic financial planning
Advanced financial analysis
Asset Management
US Chess Master
I received the US Chess Master Title in March of 2019. To earn a US Chess Master Title, one must attain a 2200 US Chess rating. (Current Rating: 2246)
Interests
Bridge (Card Game)
Anything money related
Timeline
Chess Tournament Organizer
NESSP And Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - 05.2024
Music Librarian
Magdalen College Of The Liberal Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Magdalen College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Property Manager
Parents
09.2020 - Current
Chessable Author
Chessable
06.2020 - Current
Chess Tutor
Ichesswhiz
12.2019 - Current
Prep Dishwasher
Aljoya Mercer Island
01.2019 - 09.2019
Dishwasher
University House Issaquah
05.2018 - 12.2018
Team Member
Burger King
10.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Bellevue College
09.2017 - 05.2019
Real Estate Salesperson
Fish MLS
9 2020 - 12.2023
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