Michael Gardner is seeking a summer position as a Lost Control Representative with Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from California Polytechnic State University and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Associate of Arts degree in Management from Cuesta College. His management experience includes serving as Team Captain and Mentor for Meathead Movers, where he oversaw crew safety and performance, and as Facilities Manager for De Palma Farms, where he coordinated crews and directed irrigation maintenance. He also has sales experience from positions at Kohl's, Chevron, and Bank of the West.

1. Michael Gardner
1167 Atascadero St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (209) 404-0213 migardne@calpoly.edu
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mgardner2
Objective A summer position as a Lost Control Representative with Nationwide Insurance,
agribusiness division.
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo March 2016
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
Cuesta College Spring 2014
Associate of Science in Business administration & Associate of Arts in Management
Relevant Coursework: Food and Fiber Marketing, Sales communication and Leadership,
Management and Supervision, Managerial Accounting, Human Relations, Marketing,
International Business.
Management Experience
Meathead Movers, San Luis Obispo, CA 9/14-Present
Team Captain/ Mentor
 Managed and oversaw crew safety, performance, and training while on job site
 Operated 15-24 foot straight trucks
 Mediated contracts, waivers, and other documents with clients on behalf of the company
 Mentored younger employees on company policy, procedures, and techniques
Awarded “Employee of the Month” for strong work ethic, exceptional customer interaction, and
being an ideal role model within the company.
De Palma Farms, Ripon, CA 6/14-9/14
Facilities Manager
 Coordinated with general manager to oversee crews of 5 to 10 workers in regards to food
safety and quality control, farmers markets, and shipping and receiving
 Directed irrigation maintenance
 Certified through employer to operate propane powered forklift
 Trained in lifting safety, heat exhaustion, operating tractors, and boom lifts
Kohl’s, San Luis Obispo, CA 9/12-5/13
Sales Associate/Interim department supervisor
 Orchestrated with two employee under me product displays, sales goals, and overall
organization of the department
Customers Service and Communication
Chevron, San Luis Obispo, CA 9/13-5/14
Customer Service Representative
 Managed inventory spreadsheets; ensured accuracy and completeness
Bank of the West, Patterson, CA 7/11-7/12
Customer Service Representative
 Preformed multiple monetary transactions while meeting quarterly sales goals
 Awarded “Star of the Week” multiple times for acquiring the most sales and referrals
during a week’s period
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab