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Patrick Hoikka

Rockford,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a sense for effective and edifying communication. Devoted to maintaining customer satisfaction through hard work, honest communication, and to very high standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hardwood Floor Installer

Alpine Hardwood LLC
Cokato, MN
06.2025 - Current
  • Demoed for, prepped for, installed, and finished hardwood floors in fine homes.
  • Cleaned and organized shop and vans.
  • Kept clear and comfortable channels of communication with customers.

Civil Affairs Specialist

United States Army Reserve
Arden Hills, MN
09.2017 - 09.2025
  • Trained on skills for basic military and civil affairs efficacy.
  • Maintained good health and physical fitness.

Training Deployment [MAR2020-MAR2021]

  • Studied Russian language in intensive immersion school.

Mission Deployment [NOV2021-OCT2022]

  • Participated in community activities to enhance civil-military relationships.
  • Documented team initiatives and engagements.

Purchaser

GK Millwork & Cabinetry
Cokato, MN
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Purchased tools and materials for shop, jobsite, and office use and checked in deliveries.
  • Organized shop inventory.
  • Delivered cabinets to/from paint shop and to jobsites.

House Counselor

Village Ranch, Inc.
Cokato, MN
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked as the primary house staff to keep order among ten adolescent boys.
  • Encouraged healthy pastimes and organized group activities to foster good values and social skills in the residents.

Finish Carpenter

Niemela Construction, Inc.
Monticello, MN
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Began learning the building of custom cabinetry.
  • Learned the use of hand and power tools.
  • Cleaned and organized shop and end of day and workweek.

Painter

Finnish Painting
Buffalo, MN
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Properly prepped walls and ceilings for a lasting paint job.
  • Worked in differing job settings: commercial and residential; interior and exterior.
  • Communicated plans and questions to customers, and paid attention to customer's expectations.

House Cleaner

MY Cleaning
Buffalo, MN
03.2021 - 10.2021

[Seasonal job between military deployments]

  • Cleaned customers' homes to their scope and to high standard.
  • Engaged with customers personably and respectfully, working in the customer's space towards their satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dassel-Cokato High School
Cokato, MN

No Degree - Healthcare

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer relations
  • Effective communication

Languages

Finnish
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary

Interests

  • Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoeing, camping)
  • Teams sports (tennis, volleyball, pickleball, hockey)
  • Choral music

Timeline

Hardwood Floor Installer

Alpine Hardwood LLC
06.2025 - Current

Purchaser

GK Millwork & Cabinetry
09.2024 - 06.2025

House Counselor

Village Ranch, Inc.
03.2024 - 09.2024

Finish Carpenter

Niemela Construction, Inc.
11.2023 - 02.2024

House Cleaner

MY Cleaning
03.2021 - 10.2021

Painter

Finnish Painting
01.2021 - 03.2023

Civil Affairs Specialist

United States Army Reserve
09.2017 - 09.2025

High School Diploma -

Dassel-Cokato High School

No Degree - Healthcare

Saint Cloud State University