Represent Simonson Lumber to prospective clients, contractor partners, and homeowners. Specify product, quantity and price for large residential and commercial projects.Programs:PE (Professional Estimating), PTO (Professional Takeoff), ForteWeb, Epicore Falcon, Epicore Catalyst, Epicore Bistrak. Marvin OMS. Andersen Windows IQ and IQ+. Online POS programs for Bayer Built, Parksite, Vector Windows, Thermo-Tech Windows, TruStile DoorsFactory Tours: Thermo-Tech, Bayer Built, Marvin Windows, Littfin Truss, Training: Intro to Marvin Windows. Thermo-Tech University, Advanced Forte Web, Marvin OMS, ThermaTru Certified Installer, 119 total online continuing education courses completed in LBM and Sales.

Co-manager of an eight-figure department whose products encompass 30% of the total gross sales of the store. Responsibilities include scheduling, interpreting sales data, profit and loss statements, daily assignments, and other projects.

Sales floor in Building Materials, responsibilities include product merchandising, material sales through exceptional treatment of our guests in the shopping experience, assist guests in finding the right materials for their project, department product knowledge and project estimates. Other responsibilities include Layouts, Signage, Operating Equipment, Lumber Culling and Management, Department Pricing, etc.Worked Store Remodel in 2019.Certifications: Forklift, Low-lift Powered Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Mobile Work Platform ("Big Joe")Training modules: post-frame building design, drafting, building mathematics, building accessibility, insulation, lumber, drywall, Lock Re-Keying, Windows and Doors, Floor Truss Systems, Whole House Estimates, etc. Over 100 completed training modules.

Level II watercraft inspector.Level I Inspector in 2020.

Educating public about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and helping boaters comply with Minnesota's AIS laws. Responsibilities included decontaminating infested watercraft with power-washing unit.Training: Multicultural Customer Service Training through the University of Minnesota Extension Office

Educating public about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and helping boaters comply with Minnesota's AIS laws. Responsibilities included decontaminating infested watercraft with power-washing unit.

Worked in the field to educate boaters about Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) laws, made inspections of watercraft for the presence of AIS, and assisted boaters in the decontamination of their recreational watercraft.

Provided "World Class" Member Service by surprising and delighting members every day. Supervised nightly salesfloor associates, front end operations. Ensured store team delivered a "WOW" customer experience. Oversaw the nightly store recovery process and had ownership of all closing responsibilities.Assisted management with the training of associates and provided input about associate performance for Customer Service & Sales Associates as well as direct execution of Customer Service & Sales Associate responsibilities such as selling and servicing customers, providing customer assistance and ensuring merchandise replenishment needs were met to deliver a positive customer shopping experience.Other responsibilities included layouts, merchandise displays, product assembly, cash counts, inventory management, truck unloading, merchandise stocking, Western Union rep, financial services, check cashing, keymaking, lottery sales, ad sets, forklift operation, jewelry sales, cashiering, garden center, store presentation and straightening, and managed layaway department.Over 100 training modules completed, including consumer electronics, household appliances, other product knowledge, workplace safety, Western Union training, softhome, softlines, food safety.

Temporary shipping and receiving associate. Dry Goods, Frozen Foods, Dairy, Electronics. Cashier trained.Training modules completed: Food safety, age-restricted sales, workplace safety, baler operation, blood borne pathogens.

Published columns, short stories and featured articles for a variety of publications.

Worked as an independent day laborer, apprentice painter, apprentice carpenter, cabinet finisher and did residential demolition. Part-time, job costed side hustle. Trades included painting, mudding, drywall, demolition, rough plumbing, minor carpentry, wood staining and sealing, interior finish, appliance installation, door installation, sanding, landscaping, furniture assembly, house staging, carpet cleaning and other work. Numerous hand tools utilized. Lots of furniture moved.

Customer care, merchandising, bookkeeping.

Started out as the only baseball writer on the concept site. Moved on to be a Senior Writer, Syndicated Writer, Featured Columnist and Twins Community Leader.

Taught Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, Professional Responders, AEDTraining completed: Instructor Fundamentals

Supervised high school debate teams traveling to and from tournaments, recruited debate judges, judged debate competitions.

Co-presented a weekly talk show on political and cultural issues.Created podcasts and other online material.Created and edited audio files for ad spots.Interviewed dozens of state and national political figures.

Recruited, trained and placed interested students into the public policy process. Traveled the Midwest, visiting college campuses, giving training seminars, recruiting students and helping existing conservative groups.Training courses completed: Youth Leadership School, Fundraising, Advanced Fundraising, Direct Mail School, Campus Election Workshop, Student Publications Workshop, Public Speaking Workshop, Broadcast School (I&II).

Wrote a semi-weekly opinion column.

Campaign Manager for Minnesota State House Candidate.

Chaired legislative body as moderator and parliamentary authorityChaired Undergraduate Student Body Government Executive Board

Maintained a safe and fun hospitality environment and helped with compliance of legal age requirements through ID checks.

Created displays, purchased items for resale, worked with customers to meet designer needs, followed up on sales leads and tracked sales at a family-owned antique store.