John Simmons **** NEW STINE RD #** Bakersfield, CA 93309
********@***.*** Home: 661-***-****
Experience
C.M. Associates, bakersfield, CA January 2005 - June 2010
Warehouse Manager
As supervisor it was my responsibility to direct warehouse staff in the completion of assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies set-forth by the company for the warehouse. I supervised the training and development of all the warehouse staff. In addition I was responsible for the maintainance of all the heavy equipment used on the job (backhoes,loaders,graders,scrappers, dozers,water trucks,dump trucks and fork-lifts). As supervisor It was also my responsibillity for keeping the records and doing the routine maintainance on all tools and equipment used on a job site.
Paramount Construction, Bakersfield, CA March 2004 - December 2004
Journeyman
As a journeyman I was being trained in the following areas of construction: framing, electrical, pluming painting and concrete. I also helped secure the right equipment for the various job sites , performed minor maintainance on that equipment and performed general construction duties as required. I helped maintain a safe work enviroment by following the company policy and rocedures. (This was a part-time job)
MDS Commuication, Bakersfield, CA January 2003 - March 2004
Commuication Specialist III
At MDS Communications we provided top of the line fundraising services for several pro-life organizations, conservative political causes, relief organizations and Christian ministries. As a (III) I was one of the top closers in this organization. In this three tier system ( I-beginner II-average III- above average) I was a third level producer.
Good Guys, Bakersfield, CA January 2001 - January 2003
sales associate
I sold various electronic equipment, such as camcorders, vcr's, home theater, cell phones, car stereo's big screen T.V. 's and miscellanous items.
Homes for America, Maplewood, NJ February 2000 - December 2001
Office Manager
I exercised the ability to lead and direct a professional sales force through excellent organizational and analytical skills. This was accomplished in part by setting and maintaining sale goals , holding motvational meetings and understaning the strenghts and weakness of each and every member of the sales force and support staff as well.
American National Bank, Bakersfield, CA July 1997 - January 2000
Bank Examiner
As a bank examiner I was responsible for the audit of the bank operations, management and loans both consumer and commerical portfolios. I traveled approximately 75% of the time. The other 25% was spent in my office preparing my reports for the banks broad of directors.
State Farm Insurance, Bakersfield, CA June 1991 - July 1997
Claims adjuster
Among other duties I prepared comprehensive reports, conducted interviews, investigated facts,took depositions, conducted conflict resolution and settled clients cases to a satisfactory level.
Bakersfield City School District, bakersfield, CA September 2000 - June 2002
teacher
I had the pleasure of teaching for two years at the elementary level ( k-8) in the BCSD. I taught to an average class size of about 30 to 35 students. I prepared lesson plans ,administered and scored test, prepared daily reports and counseled students as warranted.
Education
California State University, Bakersfield, CA
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Public Administration
National University, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Science - Psychology
* working towards the degree
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have over ten years of retail experience.
Seven years with Bambergers & Co.(Newark,New Jersey)
Three years with J.C. Penneys(Bakersfield,Ca.)