Steven Sharkevich
State of Connecticut
Wethersfield
Summary
Dedicated beekeeper skilled in colony inspection, hive maintenance, and honey extraction. Committed to enhancing colony health through attention to detail and effective communication.
Maintained an Active membership in the Brevard Backyard Beekeepers Association within the last few years,
Started Beekeeping 1980-Currently
Retired Hartford Fire Fighter 1994-2004
Retired from Aetna Insurance 1970-1990
Retired from Army 1969-1977
Hobbies: Metal Detecting/Treasure Hunter 2000-Currently
Work History
State Beekeeper Inspection Assistant
3 Months- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal beekeeping operations.
- Recorded data on honey production and colony status for analysis.
- Supported pollination activities to enhance agricultural productivity.
- Conducted hive inspections to monitor bee health and productivity.
- Participated in educational workshops to improve beekeeping techniques.
- Adapted to seasonal changes affecting bee behavior and colony needs.
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Assisted in hive inspections to monitor bee health and productivity.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
- Raised queen bees using best breeding practices to improve genetics within the apiary for higher honey yields and disease resistance.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
- Maintained orderly condition and cleanliness of hives by regularly checking colonies for larvae and pests.
Education
BBA - Business
Skills
Colony inspection
Hive construction
Honey extraction
Winter preparation
Swarm capture
Hive maintenance
Feeding bees
Honey processing
Wax production
Smoke handling
Hive expansion
Honest and dependable
Attention to detail
Dependable and responsible
Excellent communication
Interpersonal communication
Timeline
State Beekeeper Inspection Assistant
State of Connecticut
07.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Manchester Community College
BBA from Business
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