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Kenneth M. DeWeese

Clarendon, TX 620-***-**** *********@*****.***

Summary

Versatile project coordination and operations professional with a proven track record in managing

construction, technical education, and community-based initiatives from initial scoping through final execution.

Skilled in scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication, with demonstrated success in budget

tracking, resource coordination, and safety compliance. Adept at managing multiple concurrent projects,

tracking deliverables, and streamlining processes to achieve measurable outcomes. Brings robust technical and

organizational skills to associate project management and program coordination roles.

Core Skills

Project Coordination Program Management Scheduling Documentation Stakeholder Communication

Budget Tracking Inventory Management Data Tracking Event Planning Process Improvement Safety

Compliance Training Facilitation

Experience

Claude ISD, Claude TX?

Agriculture Educator / FFA Advisor?

Aug. 2024 ? Present

Teach 50?65 students annually across 7 agriculture course preparations, including agricultural mechanics,

welding, fabrication, structures, equipment design, and introductory agriculture.

Manage a metals shop, wood shop, and school farm, overseeing safety procedures, equipment upkeep, tool

organization, inventory, purchasing, facility maintenance, and hands-on lab instruction.

Deliver technical training in welding, woodworking, electrical systems, CNC/plasma cutting, and fabrication

while enforcing safety testing and shop-entry requirements for all students.

Manage approximately $20,000 in classroom, FFA, shop, and activity funds, including supply purchasing,

inventory tracking, fundraising support, and resource allocation.

Coach FFA teams in Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Homesite Evaluation, and Land Judging, qualifying 3

teams for Texas FFA state competition and supporting 5 top-10 individual state placings.

Coordinate 20?30 FFA events annually, including contests, travel, permission documentation, transportation,

contest registration, SAE support, degree applications, community projects, and stakeholder communication.

Finders Keepers Remodeling & Construction Co., Clarendon, TX?

Project Manager / Foreman?

Aug. 2023 ? Jul. 2024

Managed 7?10 active construction projects per month from initial scoping and bid preparation through

completion.

Tracked project schedules, budgets, material needs, labor requirements, and status updates to keep work aligned

with client expectations.

Coordinated communication among clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project stakeholders to

resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Prepared and maintained project documentation, including cost estimates, material research, labor projections,

and workflow updates.

Helped keep approximately 90% of projects at or below budget while identifying cost-saving opportunities in

more than 50% of jobs.

Reviewed active projects to identify bottlenecks, improve workflow, and strengthen execution.

Supported field-level decision-making through research, attention to detail, and timely follow-up on project

needs.

Seaman HS - USD 345, Topeka, KS

Agriculture Educator (Secondary) / Program Planner?

Aug. 2022 ? May 2023

Managed multiple concurrent responsibilities involving planning, scheduling, reporting, classroom operations,

and stakeholder communication.

Maintained organized records, instructional files, schedules, and student documentation to support daily

program execution.

Used Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Nearpod, Schoology, and GoReact to support workflow,

communication, and instructional delivery.

Managed approximately $1,500 per class in classroom funds while supporting fundraising, planning, and

student opportunities.

Applied professional development, instructional technology, and process improvements to strengthen program

efficiency and outcomes.

USDA Labs of Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Lab and Greenhouse Research Assistant?

Apr. 2019 ? Dec. 2021

Supported research operations by collecting data, maintaining organized records, and following established

documentation and reporting procedures in a regulated lab and greenhouse environment.

Used Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to organize, calculate, and present qualitative and quantitative

research data for review and reporting.

Collaborated with supervisors and research team members to complete assigned tasks accurately, follow

detailed protocols, and contribute to written and verbal summaries of research findings.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Canva Fusion 360 Shapr3D LightBurn VS Code GitHub HTML/CSS

CNC Plasma Operation CNC Laser Operation 3D Printing Digital Design Part Prototyping Equipment

Maintenance

Education

MBA, Computer Information Systems, West Texas A&M University ? Expected 2028

B.S., Agriculture Education, Kansas State University ? May 2022

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