Travis Shelman
Wayland,IA
Summary
Reliable manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Knack for building productive working relationships with customers and vendors. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mayor
City of Wayland
05.2024 - Current
- Directed operations, planning, and administration of city departments.
- Enhanced public safety through strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
- Improved city infrastructure by prioritizing and overseeing key development projects.
Manager of Operations
Agri-Way Partners
10.2017 - Current
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Evaluated operational trends and proactively adjusted strategies to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
- Delivered level of service to customers in effort to build upon relationships for future clients.
- Upheld company's high standards for business via leading by example and encouraging team members to adhere to corporate policies.
- Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effectiveness of team's work and boost productivity.
- Employed active listening and reasoning skills to remedy employee conflicts.
- Eliminated inefficiencies and process gaps to improve function of the crew.
Carpenter
LW Construction
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry to meet job deadlines.
- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2013
Skills
- Project management
- Issue and conflict resolution
- People skills
- Training & Development
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Quality assurance
Affiliations
Activites
- Washington County Fair Board since 2017
- Wayland Volunteer Fire Department since 2019
Honors
- FFA American Degree
Certification
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Fire 1 & 2 Endorsement
Timeline
Mayor
City of Wayland
05.2024 - Current
Manager of Operations
Agri-Way Partners
10.2017 - Current
Carpenter
LW Construction
10.2013 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kirkwood Community College
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