Lorenz Fischer

Experience

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  The Train Station

  Dec 1993 - Dec 1997

  Salesperson and Customer Service Representative

  Assisted customers with knowledge of various trains, parts, and train accessories.PARTS/REPAIR MANAGER March 1994-December 1997Inventorying and ordering train repair parts.Developed database for approximately 15,000 - 20,000 different parts.Responsible for providing repairmen with proper repair equipment and parts.LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER August 1994-December 1997Designed and constructed custom model railroad dioramas based on customer specifications.Managed employees on train layout construction projects.Provided customer support for original train layouts as needed.OFFICE MANAGER June 1997-December 1997Responsible for Accounts Payable/Receivable and payroll. Show less

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  Rails to Cottages, Inc

  Jan 1998 - now

  Business Owner and President

  Manage daily operations of retail store: answering phones/responding to e-mails, checking faxes, internet research and ordering, contacting manufacturers/suppliers, etc.Assist customers with various purchase, repair, and consultation issues.Prepare and perform corporate merchandise sales demonstrations.Forecast and order various trains, parts, and supplies.Responsible for Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll.Design and construct custom model railroad dioramas based on customer specifications.Provide customer support for original train layouts as needed.Manage layout construction projects and assign employees.Oversee and facilitate train repair and restoration service.Coordinate repair part orders, sales, and inventory control. Show less

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  Jefferson Township Public Schools

  Dec 2008 - Jun 2012

  Substitute Teacher

  Effectively implement lesson plans, assessment, grading papers, and classroom management.Substitute in Kindergarten through Fifth grades with experience in Special Education classrooms.

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  Self-Employed

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2015

  General Contractor

  Performed home renovation and restoration work.Estimated, planned, and designed renovation projects to customer specifications.Renovated kitchens, bathrooms, decks, barns, and sheds.

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  Staten Island Community Charter School (SICCS)

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  First Grade Teacher

  Prepared and lead instruction for a class of 26 First Grade students.Created lessons, assesments, assignments and projects in accordance with New York's Curriculum Standards.Worked with both regular and special education students.Responsible for the overall welfare of the class.