I would like to obtain a career where I can use my skills and experience to better peoples’ lives. There is no greater reward than a smile, and there is nothing that compares to the feeling of pride as a result of a job done well. I enjoy the collaboration involved in the work that I complete and being able to witness exceptional results of my teams labor. Hopefully our goals will intertwine to continue the type of excellence that it seems we are both seeking. Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon.
James R. Ward, Jr.
301 Center Rd.
Charleston, ME 04422
Phone 207-974-6253
E-mail carboy[at]midmaine.com
Objective To obtain a career where I can use my skills and experience to better peoples’ lives. There is no greater reward than a smile, and there is nothing that compares to the feeling of pride as a result of a job done well. I enjoy the collaboration involved in the work that I complete and being able to witness exceptional results of my teams labor. Hopefully our goals will intertwine to continue the type of excellence that it seems we are both seeking. Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon.
References
ï‚· Barry Higgins, Owner-Maple Lane Farms 285-3591
ï‚· Susan Cowles, Customer 997-2063
ï‚· Joseph Strout Sr, Owner-Strouts Used Cars, Customer 285-3576
 Mike Foley, Contractor-Foley’s Wood Floors 659-4099
Work Experience
2005-Present Ward Contracting Charleston, ME
Owner
Custom residential construction
ï‚· Framing to finish, mill work, drywall, trim, pine interiors, painting, flooring, siding, and roofing.
ï‚· Custom decks, and balconies.
ï‚· Window and door installation.
ï‚· Weatherization.
ï‚· Remodeling, Additions.
ï‚· Cabinets and closet systems installation.
Wards Auto Repair Charleston, ME
ï‚· Light duty auto repair in my shop in Charleston.
ï‚· Also Tire Service, Sand blasting, welding, body work, rust repairs, fiberglass repairs, and undercoating.
2006 - 2008 Maple Lane Farms Charleston, ME
Butcher
ï‚· Custom processing of wild game (deer, moose, elk, caribou, bear), domestic beef, pork, lamb, goat and veal.
ï‚· High speed, fast paced processing for a custom processing plant.
2004 – 2006 & 2002 – 2003 Pleasant River Lumber Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Optimizer Operator
ï‚· Responsible for operation and maintenance of the optimizer trimmer and lumber sorting machine for a modern high production saw mill that produces over two million board feet of dimensional lumber per week.
ï‚· Worked as part of a large crew in a team oriented atmosphere.
ï‚· Assisted owners of long time successful sawmill with installing a new modernized fully optimized PHL industries lumber production plant.
2003 – 2004 Edward’s (Graves) Shop ‘n Save Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Meat Department Manager
ï‚· Responsible for sales, merchandising, processing, staff, equipment and inventory in the meat department of a long time established family owned grocery store.
ï‚· Managed over $100,000 per month of meat and seafood sales with a
P/T apprentice and a P/T clerk.
 Maintained an average of a 12% increase in sales even after the arrival of a larger Shaw’s grocery store in town.
ï‚· Also did some journeyman work at the Camden-Rockport, and Hampden
Stores.
2001-2002 & 2002 – 2003 A.E. Robinson’s Sangerville, ME
Short Order Cook/Shift Leader
 Preparation of Baked goods, pizza, salads, and sandwiches for a popular deli located in an A.E. Robinson’s convenience store.
ï‚· I was also responsible training new hires, rotating perrishable product, and customer service.
2002 Grave’s Shop ‘n Save Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Meat Cutter
ï‚· Here I helped to train a new meat cutter to fill the shoes of the Department Head whom was transferring to the new Hampden store in construction.
ï‚· Had pretty much the same responsibilities as above
1999 - 2000 Paradis Shop ‘n Save Brewer, ME
Meat Cutter
ï‚· This is where I learned to cut meat from two excellent meat cutters. One with twenty years of experience, and his apprentice with ten whom was being promoted to the Assistant Store Manager position.
ï‚· S/A
Education 1995 - 1999 Foxcroft Academy Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Interests and activities Spending time with my daughter, Mud Racing, Sand Drag Racing, Fishing, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Snow Boarding, Landscaping, Restoring old Vehicles, Tinkering on my trucks, and helping friends and neighbors.
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