Joshua Hnatek
Brenham,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about history and education with significant experience in customer service and sales. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Specialist
Lowes
02.2022 - Current
- Guided customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and product knowledge to improve team performance.
- Coordinated with vendors and installers to ensure customer satisfaction.
English Language Tutor
Self employed
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Tutoring Ukrainian speakers in English language profficiency
- Adjusting lessons to the individual needs of students
- Coordinating schedules and giving lessons across internet and a significant time difference
Museum Manager
Texas Baptist Historical Museum
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Public speaking while leading tours of the exhibits
- Managing and upkeeping the building and property
- Coordinating with volunteers and the local community
- Independent research to improve exhibits and speeches
Teacher
Zavalla Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Creating lesson plans in accordance with TEKS metrics across 4 grade levels
- Managing conflict resolution in underprivileged rural area
- Collaborating with administrators, teachers, and staff to maintain an edifying and efficient classroom experience
- Implementing varied teaching strategies accordingly
- Maintaining internal communications for coordination of educational goals
Substitute Teacher
Carroll Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Effective classroom management
- Flexibility in instruction of a variety of courses and of many grade levels
- Initiating new working relationships with students and teachers at each new classroom
Educator
Brenham Adult Education
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Initiative in developing supplemental lesson plans for GED, English and Civics
- Maintaining knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations regarding the tests
- Motivating non-traditional students
Education
Master of Arts - History
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Postgraduate Diploma with Merit - International and Military History
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Lancaster, UK10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor Political Science
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX08-2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical Writing
- Learning & Development
- Conflict Management Training
- Academic Research Systems
- Content Creation & Development
- Experienced Team Builder
- Proficient Presenter
- Customer service and care
- Educational programming
- Donor relations
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Brenham Heritage Museum Volunteer Docent - 2026
- ABS Apprentice Bladesmith, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – 2021
- PMTI Project Management Training - 2020
- Michael Gott International English Teacher, Ukraine – 2013 & 2020
- Summit Ministries Apologetics, Manitou Springs, Colorado - 2015
- Summer Study Abroad at Christchurch College in Oxford – 2013
Timeline
Sales Specialist
Lowes
02.2022 - Current
Museum Manager
Texas Baptist Historical Museum
04.2021 - 01.2022
English Language Tutor
Self employed
01.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher
Zavalla Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Educator
Brenham Adult Education
06.2017 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Carroll Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor Political Science
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Postgraduate Diploma with Merit - International and Military History
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - History
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY