Michael Knowles

Executing wine deliveries to sellers all throughout Maine, including deliveries to Portland, Skowhegan, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, and many other destinations. Also ran periodic delivery and pick up trips to Boston Mass.

Remove dried buds from cannabis plants and carefully trim to prepare bud for commercial sellers. This was done by hand using trimming shears, or by running an auto trimming machine for smaller bud pieces.

• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
• Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
• Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
• Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
• Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.

• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
• Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
• Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
• Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
• Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
• Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
• Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.