Accomplished Owner offering 20 years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Okoboji Wines
Spirit Lake, IA
03.2024 - 12.2024
Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
General Laborer
Oak Hill Marina
Arnolds Park, IA
03.2023 - 01.2024
Responsible for boat inventory every morning.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
Operated forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
Operated tractors to move boats.
Able to deliver and haul boats with a pickup.
Rigger
Parks Marina
Spirit Lake, IA
09.2021 - 03.2023
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Operated forklift to move boats.
Snow removal of all lots using pickup with blade.
Business Owner
Todd's Station
Rock Rapids, IA
04.2002 - 08.2021
Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
Monitored industry trends and attended trade shows to select and items for resale in stores.
Responsible for ordering inventory-beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, food.
Managed system failures.
Maintenance-gas pumps, spill basins, etc.
Monthly maintenance-food service equipment.
Played a key part in day to day operation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA
05.1987
Skills
Purchasing and planning
Leadership training
Operations oversight
Cost analysis and savings
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Okoboji Wines
03.2024 - 12.2024
General Laborer
Oak Hill Marina
03.2023 - 01.2024
Rigger
Parks Marina
09.2021 - 03.2023
Business Owner
Todd's Station
04.2002 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
TK-4 Special Education Teacher, Level III/Strat II at Spirit Lake Community SchoolsTK-4 Special Education Teacher, Level III/Strat II at Spirit Lake Community Schools