Richard Kost
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
- Blessed to have had two careers over the past 39 years.
- 18 years of sales experience to go along with 21 years as an educator.
- Thirty-nine years of working directly with people.
- Whether it was helping a company with their packaging machinery needs or helping students prepare for college, problems and solutions were met.
- Now it is time to join both professions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
West Chicago Community High School
2007.08 - 2024.06
AVID Teacher: (2017-2024):
- Responsibilities were preparing students for college and career readiness.
- To further their daily note-taking and organization skills.
- Taking students on multiple college campus visits.
- Lining up academic and athletic scholarships along with grants and FAFSA related finances for the students.
- Developed their interpersonal and interviewing skills.
- Helped to create involved students through clubs, organizations, athletics, and charities.
- Through AVID, they learned how to independently think as well as work with partners, small groups, and whole group activities.
2003.08 - 2007.06
- Taught college prep and remedial Freshmen level English.
Corporate Sales
18 Years Mostly Related To The Packaging Machinery
1984.06 - 2003.06
- Worked as a sales representative for major companies such as Nordson, Testing Machines Inc, and Triangle Packaging Inc. These are well known companies within this industry.
- Developed and expanded sales territories primarily in the Midwest.
- Primary responsibilities were to increase production, problem solve packaging lines, and consult on overall system fluidity.
- Represented major end users such as Crown Cork and Seal (Coca Cola), Tyson Foods, Kellogg's, Kimberly-Clark, Bemis, and Brach Candy.
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration (Type-75 Certificate)
National Louis University
Lisle, IL06.2006
Master of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Lisle, IL06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.1984
Skills
As an AVID Teacher: (2017-2024)
- As an AVID teacher, more than 500+ students are in college right now.
- Over $12M in combined scholarships earned.
- Ninety percent of those students are deemed "First Generation" as well.
- AVID provided them the opportunity for this tremendous success.
As a Sale Representative: (1984-2002)
- Every territory grew and sales quotas were always met.
- Covered states such as WI, IL, MI, OH, and IA for many years.
Fitness, walking , golf, and my grandkids
I live an active life. My passion is to do all of these activities with my friends and family as well.
Timeline
High School Teacher
West Chicago Community High School
2007.08 - 2024.06
2003.08 - 2007.06
Corporate Sales
18 Years Mostly Related To The Packaging Machinery
1984.06 - 2003.06
Master of Arts - School Administration (Type-75 Certificate)
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Michigan University
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