Scott Staska
Seeking Productive Service Position
Cold Spring, MN 56320
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I have had a productive career in education having served as a teacher and administrator for 35 years. At this point, I am interested in work of service to others while offering valuable tasks and function for a business. I enjoy good, honest work which helps others and feels productive. I believe my vast experiences can be valuable resources to others.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Field Survey Representative
Information Providers, Inc. - Hopkins, MN
January 2023 to Present
Responsibility to manage a survey caseload to efficiently arrange and conduct property surveys. The work is to be the “eyes and ears” for insurance companies as they consider renewals, premiums, and conditions with their clients, the insured. Surveys determine building dimensions, property safety, potential hazards, and general conditions for insurance risks. The information gathered is assembled into a report to the insurance underwriters.
• Assess property conditions efficiently and thoroughly
• Identify insurance risks accurately
• Travel beyond regular territory to improve company performance
• Manage caseload promptly, efficiently, and completely to meet standards Warehouse/Delivery Driver
Granite City Jobbing - Saint Cloud, MN
August 2021 to January 2023
Warehouse work picking product for clients and placing product in proper locations. Drive delivery vehicle on route to bring products to clients.
• Accuracy in selecting product with minimal errors
• Efficiency in conducting delivery route
• Excellent time management and process judgment
• Consistency in attendance and productivity
Cashier/Customer Service
Panera Bread - Saint Cloud, MN
January 2020 to August 2021
Guest service, cashier, monitor guest safety, maintain cleanliness and health standards
• Welcomed guests
• Assisted with customer inquiries
• Handled cash and credit transactions
• Stocked merchandise
Farm Assistant
Tri-T Farms - Barnesville, MN
May 2018 to August 2021
Handle day-to-day responsibilities and farm assistant duties in an agricultural setting. This included driving tractor, driving truck, using lawn and yard equipment, and operating other equipment. Duties assigned on a daily basis based on the needs of the farm.
*Help meet planting and harvest goals.
*Keep grounds properly maintained.
*Assist with updates to properties.
*Enhance appearance of yards.
*Grade drives and access areas to enhance safety, improve appearance, and reduce maintenance.
*Spearhead removal of used equipment and supplies, organize and clean buildings, and improve safety. Superintendent
ROCORI School District - Cold Spring, MN
October 2002 to June 2018
Retired June, 2018
Lead administrator for the district. Oversee all district personnel, apply district and state policies and regulations, chief financial officer. Work directly with elected school board to oversee the academic and administrative duties of the district. Oversee team of administrators and school leaders to ensure effective daily operations.
• Spearhead $30 million construction project.
• Upgrade marketing approaches; developed marketing materials and strategies.
• Restructure district academic program and reorganize student grade and site locations.
• Direct financial processes to maintain fiscal sustainability and stewardship.
• Develop new administrative structure and leadership roles to improve services.
• Strengthen community ties, engagement and relationships.
• Implement targeted communications processes, technology and methods.
• Enhance school to business connections and engagement.
• Improve student, staff, and community recognition programs. Usher, Premium Services
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club - Minneapolis, MN
March 2012 to October 2017
The premium services usher position included responsibilities within the areas with more limited access at Target Field. The primary duties were to prepare the areas for a good guest experience, assist guests with ticket validation and locations along with seating arrangements, identifying resources at Target Field for guests, and monitoring behaviors to ensure guest safety. The desired outcomes:
• Interact with guests, staff, and supervisors in positive and meaningful ways.
• Enhance guest experience with stadium highlights and special items of interest.
• Maintain environment in assigned areas by identifying needed repairs and removing debris. As an usher, I:
• Was recognized for exceptional guest service and assistance to colleagues.
• Studied stadium features to enhance guest and colleague ballpark experience.
• Recognized peers and colleagues for outstanding work and interactions. Education
Master's Degree in Educational Administration
Minnesota State University - Moorhead, MN
Bachelor's in History and Speech Education, Social Studies North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND
Barnesville High School - Barnesville, MN
Skills
• Communications (Oral, Written, Non-verbal) (10+ years)
• Organizational Skills (10+ years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Teaching (10+ years)
• Driving (10+ years)
• Listening (10+ years)
• Technology (Microsoft Suite, Web-based, Presentation Development, Marketing, etc.) (10+ years)
• Collaboration (10+ years)
• Financial Management (10+ years)
• Problem Analysis and Resolution (10+ years)
• Research (10+ years)
• Personnel Management (10+ years)
• Policy Development (10+ years)
• Analysis Skills (10+ years)
• Mathematics (10+ years)
• Budgeting (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Data Entry (10+ years)
• Negotiation (10+ years)
• Recruiting (10+ years)
• Supervising Experience (10+ years)
• Word Processing (10+ years)
• Administrative Experience
• Microsoft Outlook
• Writing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Mentoring
• Human Resources
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Program Development
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Supervising experience
• Team management
• Customer service
• Project management
• Presentation skills
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Analysis skills
• Budgeting
• Mentoring
• Program management
• Marketing
• Financial management
• Quality assurance
• Recruiting
• Guest services
• Teaching
• Driving
Languages
• English - Expert
Awards
Minnesota School Superintendent of the Year
2011
Barnesville Public Schools Hall of Honor
2011
Minnesota State University--Moorhead, Distinguished Alumni Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Assessments
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Proficient
June 2021
Responding to challenging team situations at work
Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:
Collaborative, yet Independent
Prepared and Ready
Inclusive
Respectful of Others and Order
Compassionate and Passionate
Optimistic Perspective
Exercise Patience
Hardworking and Dedicated
Willingness to Learn
PROFESSIONAL CAPACITIES:
Centeredness
Openness
Resilience
Courage
Visioning
Partnership
Invention
Forgiveness