David
L. Mefford-- the solution to any problem
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*** **** *** *****, ******** Fork, Utah 84003
(H) 801-***-**** *****@*******.***
http://David.Mefford.org
Summary of QualificationsOver twenty years of experience in the teaching profession. Taught
in public and private schools for six years. Specialized in Acting
for stage and screen, Directing for stage and Stage Design & Production.
Taught church classes with age groups ranging from 5 to 85 in the principles
of Christianity and their practical application in life. Scoutmaster
for four years and Cubmaster for one, teaching the principles of Scouting
with enthusiasm and involvement.
Teaching Experience
Present Wrote & currently self-publishing
a book,
"How To Make A Friend In Three Days Or Less."
Jan 99 to present
Wrote and presented leadership
training seminars entitled,
"The Mild Mannered Manager":
part one, Confessions of a Benevolent
Dictator
part two, How to Manipulate Your
Boss, Spouse, Parents
And
Other Unsuspecting Adults
More information can be found at
http://David.Mefford.org
Sept 89 to Sept 91
Westlake School For
Girls, Bel Air, CA
Teacher and Theatre Technician. Managed the 700 seat multipurpose
theatre, technical director for all activities, directed musicals and taught
acting, directing, stage design and production.
Sept 85 to Sept 89
Beverly Hills High School,
Beverly Hills, CA
Manager of a 1600 and a 300 seat theatre, technical director for all
activities, taught stage design and production classes. Designed
and built sets for eight major dramatic plays, provided lights and sound
for all plays and facility rentals. Technical Director for 40 different
productions in four years.
Sept 85 to present Freelance Film and Stage
Work,
Utah and California, resumes available
Supervisory Employment
Aug 99 to Nov 2000
Stone Flood and Fire
Restoration, Orem, Utah
Estimator and project manager for disaster restoration. Rebuilt
10 homes damaged by the Salt Lake City Tornado, Aug. '99. Wrote over
500 estimates in a year and a half.
June 97 to Aug 99
Oaktree Development,
Orem, Utah
Project manager and finish carpenter for custom homes. Reputation
for smooth running projects done on time and on budget. Coordinated
all sub-contractors and interfaced with home owner to ensure project met
owners specifications.
March 95 to June 97
Rittmanic Building and
Design, Provo, Utah
Supervisor of finish carpenters and coordinator of sub-contractors
for Stephen Covey s 20,000 square foot home. Installed extra wide,
custom manufactured wood moldings, including ResinArt Flexible moldings.
Responsible for ordering and tracking materials needed for the project.
Specialist in domes, arches and curves.
Mar 93 to Mar 95
James L. Hacking. Inc.,
Lindon, Utah
Leadman for finish work on Melanie Bastian s 35,000 square foot home
in Orem. Installed custom manufactured wood moldings and specialty
products. Eight months spent installing specially manufactured fiber-glass
fascia and soffit, including the design and manufacture of equipment needed
for the installation. Specialist in domes, arches and curves.
July 83 to present
Self-Employed Carpenter,
Utah and California
Designed and built cabinets, mantles, moldings, stairailings etc.
Built props and sets for television shows including the NBC mini series,
SOMETHING S OUT THERE and the PBS film, A MORE PERFECT UNION.Internet Experience Two years designing and maintaining three web sites
http://David.Mefford.org
http://www.mefford.org/quotes
http://www.mefford.org/genealogy
Computer Experience Microsoft Windows NT training, Windows 95 & 97
MS Word 8.0,
Excel 7.0,
Netscape Navigator,
Internet Explorer
Xactimate,
WP 8.0,
Design & maintain web pages using HTML & Netscape Composer
Amiga Computer - Excellence!, Page Stream, DrawEducationBrigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Ricks College, Rexburg Idaho
Boise State University, Boise, IdahoCommunity activitiesBoy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, On My Honor and Duty to God
Awards
Four sons also Eagle Scouts, On My Honor and Duty to God Awards
Scoutmaster, Committee Chair and Cubmaster
Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Two year mission for the LDS Church to Alberta, Canada 1971-1973References
Mike Shurtliff, Former Manager
Riverton, Utah
Kent Hadley, General Contractor
Highland, Utah
Jane Campbell, Teacher, Harvard-Westlake School
Los Angeles, California
Joel Pressman, Teacher, Beverly Hills High School
6528 Olympic Place
Los Angeles, California 90035
Jim Hacking, General Contractor
James L, Hacking, Inc.
601 W 100 S, Lindon, Utah 84042
John Heiner, General Contractor
317 W 740 N, American Fork, Utah 84003
274 West 700 North, American Fork, Utah
84003
(H) 801-***-**** *****@*******.***