Richard Ward
Boone,NC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewery Manager
Lost Province Brewing Company
Boone, NC
12.2017 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized Excel for efficient data input across various spreadsheets, contributing to the manufacturing of Beer.
- Analyzed data to determine accurate tax payments on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Oversaw the weekly ordering process for beer, manufacturing, and sanitation requirements.
Detective, DARE Instructor, SWAT Team Leader
Watauga County Sheriff's Office
Boone, NC
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Investigated a wide range of cases including larceny, financial crimes, breaking & entering, and death investigation.
- Provided comprehensive instruction of the DARE curriculum to enhance knowledge and skills among 5th graders in the Watauga County School System
- Headed the SWAT Team in executing high-risk operations, emphasizing team safety and promoting tactical expertise.
Assistant Fitness Manager/Personal Trainer
The Rush Fitness Center
Greensboro, NC
12.2005 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented fitness programs for members, including personalized training sessions and group classes.
- Assisted with hiring, training and evaluating fitness instructors and personal trainers.
- Regularly inspected gym equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Supervised daily operations of the fitness center, ensuring that all activities ran smoothly and efficiently.
Assistant Horse Trainer
Thacker Stables Ltd.
Whitsett, NC
01.2001 - 12.2005
- Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
- Conducted daily barn checks to ensure safety of horses and riders in the facility.
- Monitored horses for signs of injury or illness and reported any issues to the head trainer immediately.
- Attended competitions to assist with warm-up routines, course walks, and post-show care of horses.
- Transported horses to shows or other venues as needed.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
- Assisted with turnout management by monitoring pasture conditions and rotating pastures when necessary.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill horses.
Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
07.1997 - 07.2000
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
Education
Certification - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Wilkesboro Community College
Wilkesboro, NC12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2009
Skills
- Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Brewery Manager
Lost Province Brewing Company
12.2017 - Current
Detective, DARE Instructor, SWAT Team Leader
Watauga County Sheriff's Office
04.2010 - 12.2017
Assistant Fitness Manager/Personal Trainer
The Rush Fitness Center
12.2005 - 12.2009
Assistant Horse Trainer
Thacker Stables Ltd.
01.2001 - 12.2005
Infantryman
United States Army
07.1997 - 07.2000
Certification - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Wilkesboro Community College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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