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Curtis Gregor

I was responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of all the equipment and and facilities of a mid-sized cattle ranch with several locations and many different kinds of equipment. I also was required to build fences and feed bunks through cutting and welding of used well pipe, sucker rod, and flat steel.

Problem Solver

Churches United

Facilities Manager

Valerie Schroeder

Business Manager for a startup vegetable farmer. Responsible for the business plan, finding products, location, and marketing. Located machinery, planted, field cultivation, harvest and marketing.

Business Manager

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

I led and worked with a 15 diverse students from around the county and many students from around the world. I engineered the first election anyone could remember of Student Government members in 2 weeks as the Student Government President. I taught leadership that required elections 3 of the following 4 semesters and changed the retention rate in Student Government from almost zero beyond the Executive Board to most members in one semester.
I prepared and led meetings, prepared budgets, showed members how to prepare and present project proposals to Administration. 
I engaged with students and helped them find services and increase their perspective of self worth.

Student Government Association President

I studied Business Management Marketing and Sales under very talented and experienced instructors. I also used this time to connect with students, improve their self worth, and find services when they were needed. I was a voice for the students as a Student Government Senator for 2 semesters before becoming the Student Government President where I engineered several changes that lasted beyond my time.

Student

Campus Crossing Bookstore

I operated a sales till, helped students find supplies and restocked shelves according to store policies. I worked with a experience and culturally diverse set of customers.

Customer Service Representative

The Nature Conservancy

I worked at invasive species control, equipment use and repair.
I worked quickly up through the qualification process for NWCG to the position of Incident Commander Trainee. I was qualified to work on Federal Incidents as a Engine Boss, Squad Boss, Firing Boss, B Faller. 
I worked with diverse groups of people from across the county.

Field Steward

I am a Developer driven by a deep calling to help individuals build their self-esteem. Having faced my own struggles with self-esteem, I have become a life experience expert in understanding how personal value is shaped. I believe that self-esteem reflects how we perceive our worth, often influenced by the interpretations and feedback we receive from others.

Throughout my life, I have gained a wealth of experience in various fast-paced and challenging environments. From growing up around livestock, machinery, and fire to working in fields like conservation, wildland fire management, and emergency response, I’ve developed a unique skill set. My career has included roles in ambulance and first responder situations, large machinery operation, construction, equipment troubleshooting and repair, and building system evaluation.

Despite the technical challenges I’ve faced, I’ve found that communication is often the most difficult yet crucial aspect of my work. Through my journey, I’ve discovered that active listening is one of the most powerful tools for helping others recognize their value. By truly hearing people, I can help them see themselves more clearly and, in turn, boost their self-esteem.

People inherently know why they are special, but they often struggle to see the value in who they are. I help them by identifying and reflecting back some of the special traits they reveal to me.

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