Information about me that does not fit on a resume, but provides a more complete picture of who I am and what I can do for you as an employee.

1. What you don’t know about John M. Shoemaker
(Or: Things that aren’t found on his resume)

2. From chaos to order
 No matter the job, I’ve always created order. Whether it’s:
Stock in a stockroom
Printed collateral material in a cabinet
Or files on a computer’s hard drive
I want things organized and easy to find,
this helps me help YOU.

3. People are important
 No matter the job, I’ve always forged relationships.
Whether they’re:
Regulars in a restaurant
My bosses and coworkers
Potential families interested in moving a loved one into
my assisted living community
I want to meet the needs of people

4. The need to create
 No matter the job, I’ve always created new things.
Whether it’s:
A better way to display a product
A more effective ad to promote business
An organized way to manage data
I want to make an impact where I work

5. What I use to organize, create, and forge:
 My hands
 My brain
 My heart
Well-honed and well-used tools

6. My Hands
 When I said my hands, it really means using computers:
Microsoft Office Suite
Contact Management software
Serif Creative Suite
Databases
Internet Research
I’ve taught myself how to use software
with only a book.

7. My Brain
 My brain rarely stops working on creative projects:
Press releases to celebrate a company event
Editing Sales collateral for a clearer message
Brainstorming new areas to expand business
I’m also creative at home.

8. My Heart
 I possess a servant’s heart:
Successfully helping my boss with computer problems
Assisting customers with driving directions
Attending leadership training (to me, leading is serving)
If you’re happy, then I’m happy.

9. Other helpful facts
I enjoy creative writing and have used
many forms:
Novel (completed a 50,000 word novel in 30 days)
Poetry
Music

10. More helpful facts
I enjoy reading and learning through the
written word:
History
Theology, Religion, Philosophy
Biography, Fantasy, Sci-fi