Micah Shields
Temperance
Summary
Versatile and reliable professional with hands-on experience in estate sales, basic construction, and electrical work. Strong customer service and sales abilities honed through managing estate sales, pricing and valuing items, and negotiating transactions to maximize profits. Skilled in planning and organizing sales events, promoting via online platforms, and providing personalized service to clients. In construction, I bring practical experience in carpentry, site preparation, and safety protocols, as well as familiarity with electrical systems for minor repairs and installations. Adept at reading blueprints, using a wide range of tools, and collaborating effectively in team environments to ensure quality and timely project completion. Committed to maintaining a high standard of work, whether engaging with clients or working on-site, while always prioritizing safety and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Estate Sales
Shields Estate Sales
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Shed Builder
Self Employed
02.2023 - 03.2025
Designed and built a variety of custom sheds
Site prep making a wooden barrier and putting down a stone pad
Built the shed’s frame, installed roofing, siding, windows, doors, and trim
Operated a wide range of power and hand tools
Apple Picker
Keeney and Miller Orchards
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Harvested apples efficiently using proper techniques to minimize damage and ensure quality.
- Assisted in maintaining orchard cleanliness by organizing tools and removing debris from picking areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily picking goals while adhering to safety protocols.
- Learned best practices for identifying ripe fruit and recognizing signs of pest damage during harvest.
Pumpkin Picker
BJ Farm
10.2018 - 11.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Temperance, MI06-2025
Skills
- Inventory Management: Ability to catalog and organize items for sale, ensuring accurate pricing and proper documentation
- Customer Service: Skilled in engaging with customers, answering questions, and providing assistance to maximize sales
- Sales Negotiation: Expertise in negotiating prices and facilitating transactions to achieve optimal sales outcomes
- Event Planning: Coordinating and setting up estate sale events, including staging items and ensuring a smooth flow of the sale
- Marketing & Promotion: Experience in promoting estate sales through online platforms, social media, and local advertising to attract customers
- Communication Skills: Proficient in communicating with clients to understand their needs and provide personalized service
- Basic Carpentry: Experience with wood framing, finishing work, and general carpentry tasks, including using hand tools and power tools
- Demolition & Site Preparation: Skilled in preparing job sites for construction, including demolition, debris removal, and site cleanup
Timeline
Estate Sales
Shields Estate Sales
05.2025 - 10.2025
Apple Picker
Keeney and Miller Orchards
10.2024 - 11.2024
Shed Builder
Self Employed
02.2023 - 03.2025
Pumpkin Picker
BJ Farm
10.2018 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled