B renden Hawes
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EDUCATION
American Military University Online
B.S. Fire Science Management Current
Finishing up my bachelors of Science degree online GPA 3.8
Whatcom Community College
A.A. Business/General Transfer 2009
Received Associates Degree transferable to University
Whatcom County Fire Academy
Firefighter 2010
Areas of Concentration: General skills and knowledge in fire protection and rescue
Bellingham Technical College 2011
Emergency Medical Technician
National Registered Certification for Emergency Medical Technician
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sound Beverage Distribution 11/07 Present
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Merchandising stocking shelves, distribute beer and wine to local stores
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Build displays in stores, Help with store needs and sales needs by calling in
orders to office and salesmen, Help with establishing new points of products
in accounts, Placing product orders, Inventory of products, Working with
grocery stores management on placement of products and displays and
growing sales, Great understanding of stores operations from back stock
rooms to sales floors and inventory management, Understand all product
rotation needs, Keep good relations and communication with store managers
and personnel, Work with salesmen to make sure accounts are properly
stocked.
Whatcom County Fire District 4 6/10 Present
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Volunteer/Part time shifts at local fire station
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Perform everyday activities around the fire house
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Efficiently respond to various emergencies
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Participate in trainings and further develop incident leadership, fire
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suppression, rescue and emergency medical service skills
International Athletic 01/07 09/07
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This was a locally owned and operated business located in a nearby
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town that focused mainly on rugby supplies but also carried supplies for all
sports. It was family operated by the owner and his daughter and 2 other
employees. My daily jobs included taking inventory, placing orders, retail,
received orders, shipping, customer service, and also worked at
tournaments. My reason for leaving was I was advancing in my college
degree and the class schedule for the classes I needed switched to evenings
and it would not work with the schedule I needed to keep for this job.
Lowery Furniture 09/06 12/06
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Deliveries to customer’s homes, and Warehouse Work. Reason for
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leaving: This was a great company to work for during the three months I was
employed but it was owned by a married couple that started having issues
and soon after the company fell into financial issues.
King Nissan and Volvo 2003 2005
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Worked throughout the lot making sure everything was in order and working
w ith sales to make sure customers were happy and everything was in order.
Shuttled customers to and from lot as needed. My reason for leaving this job
was because I was still in High School while working here and it got to be too
much as I was coming closer to graduation and my senior year wanted to
focus on sports and getting ready for college.
TEACHING/ COACHING EXPERIENCE
Boys and Girls Club Gym
I was looking for ways to give back to my community and so 4 Months
I volunteered my time at the local Boys & Girls Club working
with kids and teaching them teamwork and sportsmanship
and general rules and knowledge of sports and life in
general.
Northern Heights Elementary School On/Off 2004
Present
Volunteered time to help children excel in academics and teaching importance of
education.
Head coach for Chuckanutbay Rugby U 14 2009
Volunteered as head coach for the Chuckanutbay Rugby Club. Took on all roles and
duties of Head Coach and took team to first ever bowl championship game.
SKILLS
Work in the Beverage Industry
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Sound Beverage Distributors
• Retail/sales/Inventory and Customer
Service/Merchandising
Warehouse distribution work
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Packaging/Re packing beer distribution
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Very strong computer skills and knowledge
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Fire Science education and skills obtained through
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college as well as academy
Hazardous Materials Awareness Certified.
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Forklift Certified
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Excellent leadership skills
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Ability to control any situation
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Work with determination and complete tasks accurately
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and on time
At ease with social settings, and with people of all ages
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Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
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Teamwork: Participate in several sports, (15yrs)
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Excels in customer relations and communication skills
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Passionate about helping others and serving my
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c ompany and the community
Experienced with sales, team management, and
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leadership
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/AWARDS
Awarded the Chiefs Award from spring fire academy •
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Awarded Dean’s list for academic excellence in college
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Current 3.8 GPA in college
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Extremely focused when it comes to work and always going the extra mile
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for all that I do.
Traveled all through Ireland playing Rugby
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Spring 2006 U 19 Rugby Team Captain
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Fall 2006 U 19 Rugby Team Captain
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Forklift certification
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R eferences
Bryce Froberg Sound Beverage Distribution Company – Merchandise Manager – (360)
927 1072
Craig Mullarky ound Beverage Distribution Company –General Manager (360) 734
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7360 ext. 1019
Mark Shintaffer – Sound Beverage Distribution Company Owner/IT/Office Manager –
Lisa Haddock – Haggen Foods – Receiver (Have worked her account for consistent
3.5years). 360-***-****
Bob Shannon BP Employee and Family Friend 360-***-****
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