Work Wanted Resume: Charles & Michele Sherwood

by Michele Sherwood
(Westport, WA)

Happy Campers -- We would really love to have the opportunity to work at another KOA kampground. We're relatively new at this, but we have the drive and the personality to make a success of any position we may be offered.

The Sherwoods

Contact Information

425-373-6696
60elky@gmail.com
(full-timers)

Details
Available after 4/15/2010
Seasonal (4-6 months)

Cover Letter
We would really love to have the opportunity to work at another KOA kampground. We're relatively new at this, but we have the drive and the personality to make a success of any position we may be offered.

Sometimes, the toughest times in our lives open us to a new path that offers more satisfaction than we ever dreamed possible. My husband and I have gone through difficult financial times recently, losing our home to foreclosure and my job to takeover by another bank. Instead of giving up, we thought through what's really important to us -- being together, being free to meet new challenges, people and see new places. Rather than add another burden to California?s already strained unemployment accounts, we decided to become full-time workampers and explore our wonderful country up close and personal!

We completed our first season at the Seattle/Tacoma KOA in August 2009 under the management of Carey Keith. With approximately 150 campsites in a more urban campground setting, we learned the use of Kampsight computer software, general store and maintenance routines and how to get along with a myriad of personalities and work styles. From there, we moved on the the Washington coastline and a privately owned RV park with about 130 campsites and 50 tent sites arranged over 12 acres in Westport. This is our first winter season position and we look forward to tackling special larger projects to enhance the beauty and efficiency of this resort over the windy/rainy months.

I'm confident that if you meet us and speak with those who have worked and lived near us, you'll see that we have a lot to offer. My project management skills help with the administrative side and my husband's experience as a handyman rounds out the team nicely.

Give us a chance and we'll give you more value than you could ever expect. We both work hard/smart and love to be around a variety of people of all ages and backgrounds.

Thank you for your consideration.

Michele and Charles Sherwood

Charles Sherwood
Either Full- or Part-Time

Skills
Carpenter: Intermediate, 1 - 5 years
Landscaper: Beginner, 1 - 5 years
Plumber: Beginner, Less than 1 year
Pool Maintenance: eginner, Less than 1 year
Strongest Skills:
I have worked as a handyman in a senior mobile home park and a shopping center. I've learned general carpentry, grounds-keeping and equipment maintenance on the job.

Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:
While I did not complete high school, I have learned all the necessary skills to serve as a successful maintenance person. Beyond that, I am known for my winning personality and ability to make friends with just about anyone!

Hobbies:
Classic cars (model and full-sized) - I restored a 1960 El Camino that won first prize in local competition.

Work Experience

American Sunset RV Resort, Westport, WA (8/24/2009 - current)
Don & Gail Mullvain
(360)268-0207
Info@americansunsetrv.com
Registration/store employees routinely operate the reservation system (FastTracker), sweep, re-face & dust the camp store, answer the phone, greet incoming guests and answer questions. Maintenance employees during the off-season handle larger projects to upgrade park equipment and sites before the next peak season.

Seattle / Tacoma KOA, Kent, WA (5/12/2009 ? 8/19/2009)
Carey Keith
253-569-9532
careykeith@racpack.com
General grounds maintenance, pool care, laundry/restroom maintenance and other duties as assigned

RT Enterprises, Sacramento, CA (6/24/2007 - current)

Ron Clickner
916-419-8795
stadiumclub@att.net
As a maintenance worker in both a senior mobile home park and a 5-acre strip mall, I am expected to perform a variety of tasks every day, ranging from grounds maintenance to mobile home remodeling to contractor liaison on plumbing and electrical problems. In addition, I need to be able to communicate successfully with business and retired persons -- sometimes handling difficult situations with tact and compassion.

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Michele Sherwood
Either Full- or Part-Time

Skills
Computer Skills: Advanced, More than 10 years
Landscaper: Beginner, Less than 1 year
Strongest Skills:
I have worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and finally decided that it was time for my husband and me to change our lifestyle. We want to work together and work outdoors -- travel in our RV is the icing on the cake.
As a project manager, I have learned to work with a variety of people, gaining consensus from very different people on the team -- technical and non-technical -- helping each to become a critical member of the team and a direct contributor to each project's success. This ability translates well into the service industry, allowing me to interact with all kinds of people and easily establish a good working relationship.

Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:
I'm an on-the-job, pragmatic learner. I have a bachelor's degree from Stanford University and took post-graduate courses toward an MBA at Golden Gate University.

Hobbies:
I love lighthouses, mystery novels, animals, antiques/history and classic cars.

Work Experience
American Sunset RV Resort, Westport, WA (8/24/2009 - current)
Gail & Don Mullvain
(360)268-0207
Info@AmericanSunsetRV.com
Registration/store employees routinely operate the reservation system (FastTracker), sweep, re-face & dust the camp store, answer the phone, greet incoming guests and answer questions.

Seattle / Tacoma KOA, Kent, WA (5/12/2009 - current)
Carey Keith
253-569-9532
careykeith@racpack.com
Front desk registration, Kampstore maintenance, unofficial tour guide and on-site entertainment for store occupants!

Countrywide Bank, Roseville, CA (10/1/2007 - current)
Paul Giambruno
916-774-7661
paul_giambruno@bankofamerica.com
IT Project Manager -- responsible for successful development or modification of banking systems. Identify requirements, functionality and translate business terms into technical specifications for development/QA teams. Extensive experience in managing project teams. Excellent communication skills. The ability to manage expectations and handle a variety of personalities/agendas and multi-task is also essential.

Citigroup/California Federal Bank, W. Sacramento, CA (6/10/1997 - 9/30/2007)
Patricia Suhay Aungle
peppermint211@comcast.net
I started at Cal Fed Bank as a project manager with the Project Consulting team under Patricia Suhay Aungle in 1997. With the sale of Cal Fed by Citigroup, I assumed the role of AVP in charge of Desktop Support, managing a team of technicians performing computer support for back office personnel of the bank. My team was eventually laid off during a major restructure.

American Savings/Washington Mutual, Stockton, CA (6/1/1987 - 6/7/1997)
I started as a programmer in a subsidiary real estate group of American Savings (AREG) and worked my way up to senior business analyst. When the bank was taken under government supervision, I transitioned to the retail bank itself on the commercial real estate team where I provided both technical support and eventually managed a risk-based capital analysis team. When Washington Mutual acquired the company, I chose to move on to California Federal Bank.


Other Information
RV Information
1996 Pace Arrow Vision, 35 foot Motorhome (excellent condition)

Pet Information
3 pets

We have three adorable Shih-tzu/Bichon Frisee mix dogs -- Lucy, Schroeder and Holly. They love people, are quick to "adopt" respectful children and spend most of their day inside our home...preferably on someone's lap! We understand the importance of maintaining a clean, safe environment -- both for them and for fellow campers.