Summer Ward

• I am the owner and operator of Summer Ward, landscaping and caretaking . I have served over 40 clients a year with a with a crew of 7-10 in the St. George area and on Hupper Island off of Port Clyde.
• Day-to-day tasks include gardening, landscape, design, and maintenance house opening and closing etc.
• Managing day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by crew members.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Coached 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams at TGS for several years. Instilled pride in teaching basketball and observed players development over time. Witnessed players’ progression into high school basketball careers.

• Supported student-athlete academic success by monitoring grades, providing resources, and encouraging time management skills.
• Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, exchange ideas, and improve overall program quality.
• Improved team performance by developing strategic game plans and conducting regular practice sessions.
• Boosted player motivation with regular feedback, recognition of achievements, and constructive criticism.
• Adapted coaching strategies based on each season''s specific roster strengths.
• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.

I was an Ed tech in the Vistas program at the Thomaston Grammer School. It was a special education program for students with behavioral issues.

Job description included.

Assisting in fostering a positive learning environment for students in need of behavioral support.

Provided individualized education to students.

Facilitated supervised trips to mainstream classes