Jon Bjork

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jan 1976 - Jul 2022

  Guitar Player/Bass Player
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  MN Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Phone Canvass Coordinator/Systems Administrator
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  Self-Employed

  Jun 1989 - Aug 1990

  Computer Consultant

  for Non-Profit OrganizationMaintained and repaired computer system for a non-profit organisation.

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  Festival Theatre

  Jan 1991 - Dec 1995

  Office Manager/ PR Director/Volunteer Coordinator

  Coordinated ticket sales, wrote press releases, arranged critical reviews of plays and recruited and coordinated volunteers for a professional theater company.

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  Walmart

  Aug 1998 - Apr 2005

  Responsible for the operations and merchandising of a One Hour Photo Lab and a Walmart Connection Center. Photo operations included budgeting, forecasting of sales and scheduling, and the ability to problem solve and repair computers and highly intricate photo processing equipment. Coordination of multiple employees and maintenance schedules on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Also responsible for following Federal EPA guidelines for the handling of hazardous waste materials associated with photo processing. Responsible for the training and coordination of employees for the purposes of selling cell phones, internet services and satellite radio and television services. Show less

  • Photo/Connection Center Manager

    Sept 2004 - Apr 2005

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2003 - Sept 2004

  • Assistant Manager Trainee

    Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

  • Support Manager

    Dec 1998 - Jun 2003

  • Pets Department Manager

    Nov 2002 - May 2003

  • Unloader/Stocker

    Aug 1998 - Dec 1998
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  Walmart

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  Assistant Manager

  Responsible for the operations and merchandise presentation of multiple Departments in a $80 million+ Walmart store. Analyzed profitability and productivity of key departments. Acted as a role model and mentor for new trainees engaged in on-the-job training. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and staff.

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  Buzz Coffee & Dessert Shop

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  Owner

  Oversight of daily operations Able to integrate all business functions. Trainer/Mentor for new employees. Short Order Cook, Pie Baker, Barista

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  Walmart

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for merchandise presentation, planning and organization of five Departments within an $80 million+ Walmart Supercenter and supervision of 30+ employees.

  • Zone Merchandise Supervisor

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Temporary Stocker

    Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
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  Holiday Retirement

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Community Manager

    Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Co-Manager, Holiday Retirement

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
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  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

  Dec 2012 - now

  • Equipment/Floor Maintenance Technician

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Floor Care Technician

    Dec 2012 - Jul 2022
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  Natural Alternative Food Cooperative

  Apr 2022 - now

  Board Member/Treasurer

  A volunteer member of the Board of Directors and acting Treasurer of a Cooperative Corporation

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  Tus Nua Virtual Business Services

  Jul 2022 - now

  Accounting Bookkeeper/Business Analyst/Consultant