Stephen C. Sisson

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Otsego, MI 49078

269-***-****

Objective To obtain a sales position where my presentation and

interpersonal

communications skills, organizational abilities, industrial

experience and attention

to detail will benefit your workforce and your company.

Education Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Bachelor of Arts December 2006

Major: English Minor: History

Emphasis: Secondary Education

Deans List - Six Semesters

Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI

Related Experience

In my occupational and volunteer experiences over the last 20 years I have

worked with a variety of personalities, requiring extensive interaction and

cooperation with people of diverse backgrounds, educational experiences,

and world views.

. Sales Manager, Lanphear Tool Works -Cost estimations/request for quote

fulfillment; communicated regularly and productively with

manufacturer's reps, distributors, office and production personnel.

. Business Solutions Professional, Allegan County Michigan Works -

Effectively presented workforce and economic development plans to a

variety of businesses, educational institutions, and state

organizations; maintained positive, productive relations with

clientele, local department managers, human resource personnel, and

business owners.

. Teacher, Plainwell High School -Created and presented compelling

curricular materials to high school students; supervised, delegated

and directed work activity, trained and developed students, wrote and

conducted performance appraisals, coached and counseled students.

. Trained and experienced in a number of modes of behavior management

and modification as a Youth Treatment Specialist for Wedgwood Family

Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Volunteer Work

. Traveled to Vietnam in order to organize a medical missionary trip to

take place in July of that year

. Volunteer carpenter for Habitat for Humanity, Pilson, Little Village

South Chicago.

Other Interests

. Creative problem solving

. Individual and organizational networking

. Non-profit work

. Intra/international travel

. Philosophy/debate

. Writing, Art

. Music/lyrical writer

. Outdoor Activities, e.g. camping, biking, kayaking,

etc.

. Carpentry

Employers

Lanphear Tool Works Allegan County Michigan Works

311 S. Paw Paw St. 3255 122nd Ave.

Lawrence, MI 49064 Allegan, MI 49010

John Lanphear (owner) Shirley Eichenberg (Supervisor)

269-***-**** 269-***-****

Plainwell Community Schools Target Dist. Center (via Manpower, Inc.)

600 School Dr. 12735 E L Ave

Plainwell, MI 49080 Galesburg, MI 49053

Jason Grubaugh (Dept. Head) 269-***-****

269-***-****

References Available upon request.

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