STEVEN J.

LORRENCE
3242 South Lexis Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(555) 782-4322
sjlorrence@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE
POLYMER RESEARCH 2002-Present
General Manager Milwaukee, WI
 Managed research-oriented polymer start-up through product design and development; oversaw sales/marketing
initiatives of several patented products for footwear and medical markets
 Created and supervised team of 25 including 11 professional engineers and researchers; team has produced 14 different
projects to date, accounting for $13 million in revenue
 Developed “C-Tech” patented custom forming system for footwear – licensed to global footwear manufacturer
 Established joint venture in Dominican Republic to integrate C-Tech into customer’s production line
 Increased sales 500% in two years

MULTI-SPORT HELMET 2002-Present

Technical Director Milwaukee, WI
 Orchestrated product design, testing, and production of multi-sport protective helmets for start-up company
 Advised President on general management issues and assisted with marketing and sales efforts
 Coached team through 15-month design-to-production cycle of first product; ultimately captured 5% of $130 million
market

BOSTON MARINA 2000-2002

General Manager Boston, MA
 Led management team and designed organizational structure for newest and largest marina in Milwaukee area, while
simultaneously managing phase one construction; coordinated 500 boats with $2 million in annual revenue
 Hired, trained, and reviewed six department managers and over 50 full and part time employees
 Maintained optimum occupancy while expanding capacity 800%
 Served as general contractor during construction of infrastructure, docks, buildings, and landscaping

BOSTON MARINA 1998-2000

Project Engineer Boston, MA
 Hired and supervised consulting engineers, architects, and contractors for $6 million phase one design and construction
of marina on undeveloped site; worked directly with owner and functioned as General Contractor
 Directed $4 million construction of harbor, site, buildings, docks, and utilities
 Personally designed and contracted for fabrication and installation of 300 foot floating breakwater

MACKIN COMPANY 1994-1997

Project Leader, R&D Technician Milwaukee, WI
 Conducted research and development for entrepreneur, including composite mountain bicycle and automotive projects
 Designed valve cover/oil baffle that became standard equipment in over 1 million Chrysler automobiles

EDUCATION
COWELL UNIVERSITY 1991-1995
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology Chicago, IL
 Graduated Cum Laude
 Captain of 4 intramural teams

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Trustee, Milwaukee Heritage Association – Downtown Milwaukee community planning and development organization.
 Interests: camping in national parks without amenities, skiing in Western Europe, reading Ayn Rand novels.
For Instructional Purposes Only
LINDA C. MAYNARD
11 Windrift Circle
Methuen, MA
 978-555-4539

JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek elementary, special education, or middle school math teaching position.

EDUCATION
Rivier College, Nashua, NH
Bachelor of Arts in Education – May, 2006
Major:  Elementary Education
Certification
Eligible for certification, May, 2006.  Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II.  Meet highly qualified testing
requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH                                         November, 2005 – January,
2006                                   
Student Teacher
Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in all subject areas for a diverse group of fifth grade special and
regular education students.  Adapted lessons to meet individual needs by reviewing students’ backgrounds and learning
needs through IEPs and pre-assessments.  Incorporated cross-curricular components into lessons and units, satisfying
curriculum standards for integrated units.  Designed, planned, and presented in-depth units on Cities, Money, and
Measurement, satisfying state standard requirements.  Devised projects for individual investigation and small group
collaboration suitable for students with a wide range of interests and achievement levels.  Implemented positive
classroom management strategies, resulting in a more focused group of students.  Participated in grade level curriculum
and team meetings, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and field trips.  Communicated with parents on a regular basis via
newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental involvement at
home.

Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH                           August, 2005 - November, 2005

Student Teacher                                                    
Planned and implemented lessons in all subject areas in heterogeneous, multi-ethnic first grade classroom.  Taught
reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.  Introduced a Writer’s Workshop appropriate for
first grade abilities that culminated in a student presentation of writing pieces to parents.  Developed learning stations
in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent, hands-on learners.  Prepared and taught an
integrated unit on Seeds by utilizing a variety of resources including books, technology, and hands-on activities. 
Established an active learning environment through positive feedback.  Designed arts and crafts activities, as well as
read-aloud sessions that brought a variety of books into the classroom.  Used cultural activities, songs, and materials
that enhanced student learning and self-esteem.

Methods Experience
Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH                                        Spring, 2005
Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self-contained, third and
fourth grade students with disabilities, including Learning Disabled, Seriously Emotionally Disturbed, Educable Mentally
Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD.

Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH                               Fall, 2004

Taught an integrated unit on Holidays to a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.

Richard Maghakian Memorial School, Brookline, NH                        Fall, 2004

Tutored individual students and taught inquiry science lessons using Smithsonian Science Kits, familiarizing students with
the experimental process. 
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
-          After-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH  (2004-2005)
-          Summer Camp Counselor, YMCA, Nashua, NH  (Summers, 2002 and 2003)
-          Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Seminars and pre-service workshops attended in 2005-2006 include:  Cooperative Learning; Discipline and Classroom
Management; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; ADD/ADHD; Writing an Individualized Education Plan; Flexible Grouping
in Math; The Six + One Writing Traits; Encouraging Self-Directed Learners

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society (Recording Secretary 2004-2005); Dean’s List; Habitat for Humanity

 
Adapted from the source:  http://www.udel.edu/CSC/TeacherResume.pdf