I have worked a variety of jobs over the past thirty-six years. I have worked in production, served as mid-level management, and worked as an educator during this time. I have performed manual labor, trained new employees, and taught middle-school students.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Heinz USA
Muscatine, IA
03.1982 - 11.1983
I performed numerous tasks on different assembly lines in a food-manufacturing facility.
Route Driver, Warehouse Manager
Sprouse Distributing
Muscatine, IA
11.1983 - 08.2001
Delivered soft drinks to customers.
Reconciled cash and products from a delivery schedule.
Prepared product for delivery and loaded product on trucks using gas-powered forklifts.
Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies.
Oversaw recycling efforts.
Trained new employees.
Shipping Supervisor
Letica Corporation
Muscatine, IA
12.1997 - 03.1998
Monitored levels of finished products and raw materials
Arranged deliveries of finished products to customers
Supervised a department of 12-15 employees
Performed monthly physical inventory
Social Studies Teacher
Muscatine Community School District
Muscatine, IA
08.2006 - 05.2016
Developed units of instruction for students in grades 6-8
Administered lessons
Assessed assignments
Monitored student learning
Communicated with parents regarding student achievement
Worked with fellow teachers to develop curriculum
Worked with building administrators to achieve compliance with district goals
Took courses to increase my knowledge base in my curriculum area and in educational practices
Planned an annual visit to JA Biztown in Davenport, Iowa for Sixth-Grade students
Worked on numerous committees to provide services required to meet the needs of students
Assembler, Quality Inspector
Raymond Corporation (through Team Staffing)
Muscatine, Iowa
06.2017 - Current
Assured adequate level of supplies
Performed inspections of equipment
Installed components on lift trucks
Performed inspections of completed fork lifts
Entered data in computer for completed fork lifts
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Muscatine Community College
2001
Bachelor of Arts - US and World History; Secondary Education
Saint Ambrose University
2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Iowa
Skills
I have always taken pride in my work I refuse to accept sub-standard results
I am a fast learner I push myself to acquire requisite skills as quickly as possible
I have a strong work ethic When I am at work, work is my priority and the only thing I focus on
I am reliable Once I understand what is expected of me, I do it without supervision
I have strong writing skills
I am willing to spend time outside my normal work schedule learning skills necessary for my job
I work well with others so long as they are committed to producing a quality product or result
I enjoy research and problem-solving activities
I have strong math and communication skills
Timeline
Assembler, Quality Inspector
Raymond Corporation (through Team Staffing)
06.2017 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Muscatine Community School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
Shipping Supervisor
Letica Corporation
12.1997 - 03.1998
Route Driver, Warehouse Manager
Sprouse Distributing
11.1983 - 08.2001
Production Worker
Heinz USA
03.1982 - 11.1983
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Muscatine Community College
Bachelor of Arts - US and World History; Secondary Education