1. Shawn Bentley
Career Overview
Skill Highlights
Core Accomplishments
I am currently an Administrative Support Specialist for Worship at Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Chico, CA. I
have been employed there for 2-1/2 years. Previously, I was in the construction industry for 28 years. I started as
an entry level laborer and worked my way up to foreman, and eventually owned my own business (owned a steel
erection business for 25 years), where I ran crews of of up to 45 workers on major projects, as well as did all of the
field documentation, daily reports, trouble shooting and scheduling of all aspects of these projects. I am a people
person and pride myself on my professionalism, communication skills, documentation and conflict resolution. I
realize that I might be transitioning into a new field, but I feel that I bring a valuable & unique set of skills to the
table that fit in exceptionally well for this position. I feel that I would be a positive addition to any team and
could adapt to any situation that may present itself. I am a self motivated, hard working and conscientious person.
I am also smart and have competent computer skills. I am a quick study and could overcome any deficiencies that
may present themselves. I am a natural born leader. I have excellent negotiation skills and am a practical
problem solver. I am an adapter and have several strengths that point to leadership and professional integrity.
Project analysis
Critical thinker
Employee training and development.
Type 25 -30 WPM
Claims appeal procedures
Filing and data archiving
OSHA compliance
Forklift and Ariel equipment certified
Baseline schedules creation
Site safety coordinator
Safe job site set-up
Building codes and regulations
Blueprint fluency
Power and hand tool operation
Superb management skills
Project budgeting
Cost control
Human resources management
Cost estimating
Team building
Natural leader
Cost reduction
Procedure development
Employee training and development
Claims appeal procedures
Employee engagement
Proficient in: Account Management, Active
Learning, Creative Problem Solving, Customer
Service, Data Collection, Data Entry,
Documentation, Email, Filing, Grammar, Internet
Research, Letters and Memos,Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word,Multi-Task
Management, Organizational Skills,
Prioritization, Research, Scheduling, Service
Orientation, Speaking,
Schedule management
Deadline-oriented
Spreadsheet development
Report analysis
QuickBooks
Persuasive and Powerful negotiator
Exceptional time management skills
Adaptable
Strong public speaker
Extensive experience with travel booking and
heavy scheduling
Report transcription and proofreading
28 years of experience providing administrative
support for contractors and project owners as well
as documentative reporting for business
correspondence.
Ran a Steel Erection Company for 25 Years. Handled every day to day activity associated with a
construction business form bid to completion. Negotiated $1M dollar critical path projects from Costco's to
Buzz Oates Projects. Ran 45 man crews efficiently while keeping up with all the meetings and paperwork
for critical path projects, as well as timely billing, equipment rentals, labor negotiations and OSHA
compliance.
Worship leadership for Bidwell Presbyterian church and administrative support for worship. Controlled and
762 Portal Drive, Chico, CA 95973-1230
Home: 530 893-2293 - Cell: 530 624-5070 : Brawnsteelerectr@aol.com

2. Professional Experience
implemented all day to day operations for a 1500+ member church and facilitated for all volunteers for
every Sunday service for the year, as well as multiple high profile events and yearly functions.
Operations
Collaborated with The Chico Scorchers Youth Football & Cheer Program as President for 4 years
Led and implemented new programs to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
Accountable for all operations of the organization, including daily practices, non-profit agendas,
sponsorships, finances, organizational policies, concessions, coaching certifications and weekly event
planning.
Management Support:
Coached and assisted for the Nor Cal Hoopsters Youth Basketball organization for 6 years. Planned fund
raiser events, scheduled tournaments, travel and accommodations. Facilitated email communications and
documentation of all athletes
Worship Administrative Support Specialist
August 2011 to January 2014
Bidwell Presbyterian Church - Chico, CA
Please do not contact my current employer, Thank you.
Owner / President / CEO
January 2000 to May 2011
Solo Steel Erectors, Inc. - Chico, CA
Ran the day to day operations of construction company:
Set up company programs [insurances, safety, policies, etc.]
bidding, scheduling, procurement, ACR, ACP, payroll, discipline, etc.
Mentoring and facilitation of all employees through life experiences
Facilities Maintenance Manager
May 1998 to June 2000
Colusa Rice Co-op - Colusa, CA
In charge of maintaining all equipment and buildings. Responsible for setting up and maintaining all safety and
mechanical maintenance for all electric motors, blowers, air systems, rice dryers, elevators and separators.
Purchasing inventory for maintaining equipment. Welding and fabricating, trouble shooting and problem solving
of all essential equipment. Data entry for maintenance purposes.
Limited Partner
November 1995 to April 1998
Bentley Steel Erectors, Inc. - Portland, OR
Helped run a steel construction company with my brother. Day to day activities, including field work, bidding,
scheduling equipment and employees. Procurement of inventory, supplies and safety materials. Computer
proficiency for data entry, forms and email communication. Setting of company policies and it's enforcement.
Owner
June 1987 to October 1995
Bentley Steel Erection - Chico, CA
Ran the day to day operations of construction company:
Set up company programs [insurances, safety, policies, etc.]
bidding, scheduling, procurement, ACR, ACP, payroll, discipline, etc.
Mentoring and facilitation of all employees through life experiences
Foreman
April 1983 to June 1987
Rackley Company - Orland, CA
started as a laborer and learned the Steel construction trade. Worked my way into a foreman position, running
crews and complete projects. Kept daily reports, employee time, documented additional work and negotiated
pricing for additional work. Responsible for maintaining company vehicle and jobsite equipment.

3. Education
High School Diploma : General, 1979
Pleasant Valley High School - Chico, CA, USA
Lettered in football, basketball & track. All League in football basketball & track, All Section Football, Basketball
and track, All State track. Set high jump record and several statistical basketball records.
General Study
Butte Jr. College - Oroville, CA, USA
Played basketball and high jumped for the track team for 2 years. Participated in the final four for the state of
California basketball championships for 2 years. Set the BCJC high Jump record and went to the State meet 2
years straight.
Electronic Engineering Tech
Devry Institute of Computer Technology - Phoenix, AZ, USA
Studied computer technology and electronic engineering. Studied computer programming and software support
on the Apple IIe. Heavy mathematics and programming applications.
Electronic Engineering
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
Received an athletic scholarship for basketball & track. Attended for 1 year and returned home to Chico.