work history

[Brad Sherwood]

Work/Business Experience Summary

My resume only lists my experience as of moving to Maine in 2000.  Immediately below is my pre-2000 experience, followed by my resume'.

1975 - 1982 Raised cash crops while attending high school and college.  After graduating from Michigan State Univeristy expanded the operation to 400 acres and continued that through 1987.

1983 Became the inventory manager for the family store, Sherwood Farm Supply.  Later became the Parts and Service Manager when farm equipment lines were added to the business. The business closed in 1990 and Brad worked for various equipment dealerships in parts, sales, and service through 2009.

1997 Became General Manager of Homestead Acres, a fiber farm specializing in minor breeds of livestock.  Activities included a natural foods and gift store, raising and showing animals, public events such as the Spring Shearing Festival and Homesteading Days, and bus tours.

2000 Moved to Maine

Resume:

BRADFORD H SHERWOOD

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14 Sawyer Street 207.212.1803

Waterville, Maine 04901 sherwoo...@yahoo.com

WORK HISTORY

AOS92 (Waterville, Winslow, Vassalboro): September 2012 to present

• Substitute school bus driver
• Substitute teacher

Professional Home Projects: September 2000 to present - self-employed owner

• Independent installer of appliances for retail stores, contractors, modular home dealers
• Developed reputation for innovative solutions to accomplish difficult projects
• Managed employees, payroll, and workers compensation
• Managed marketing and advertising
• Over 1,000 satisfied customers

U.S. Census Bureau: April 2010 – July 2010 (temporary position)

• Crew Leader supervising 16 employees
• Trained crew and performed skill and performance evaluations
• Prepared payroll and other forms
• Terminated fraudulent employee

Hammond Tractor Company: Feb 2009 – Sept 2009 (company layoffs)

• Parts Counter Associate providing customer service for John Deere and other brands
• Reorganized merchandise and displays on retail floor space
• Organized older paper service manuals for quick access
• Reorganized common hardware (nuts, bolts, washers) within dedicated parts cabinets for quick visual search and identification

Lewiston Adult Education: September 2002 – November 2003

• Instructor for fall course in Small Engine Repair

Home Depot: May 2001 – October 2002

• Sales Associate in the Hardware and the Lawn and Garden departments
• Cashier recognized for speed and accuracy

Education: Michigan State University - B.S. Agricultural Economics, 1982

Volunteer Work:

• Basketball Coach for Auburn (Maine) Parks Department
• Bus driver for youth program in Michigan

 

Be Well and Keep in Touch,
Brad Sherwood