Derek Scheid
Centennial
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented college sophomore pursuing a degree in Accounting, with a strong record of reliability, organization, and meeting deadlines. Skilled in handling numerical data, using accounting and office-related software, and adapting quickly to new processes. Demonstrates excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Seeking an entry-level accounting opportunity to apply academic knowledge, build practical experience, and contribute to team and company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Indoor Sales
Big Tool Box & Highlands Garden Center
Centennial
05.2025 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Landscaper
Self Employed
Denver
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Worked for and maintained connections with over 100 clients over 4 years
- Improved shape and growth of trees, shrubs and flowers with trimming
- Kept lawns well-kept and healthy with regular mowing and watering
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Collaborated with clients to assess their needs and preferences for landscape projects
Food Service Team Member
Rising Higher
Denver
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized tables, high chairs, and drink fountain areas after customer use and periodically throughout the day.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or tasks, as needed, to accommodate fluctuating business demands successfully.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting And Finance
Maryville University
Saint Louis, MO05.2028
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School
Arapahoe, CO05.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Data entry
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
Projects
High School Senior Capstone Project: Supplying Smiles, President and Treasurer, Project aimed to raise money to buy school supplies, help around the school, and enhance the classrooms of an underprivileged elementary school. Raised around $900 (selling bracelets and donations), spent 1/2 hours every Tuesday (for six weeks) with the children, and helped 4 classrooms across 2 grade levels.
Timeline
Indoor Sales
Big Tool Box & Highlands Garden Center
05.2025 - Current
Landscaper
Self Employed
01.2022 - 01.2025
Food Service Team Member
Rising Higher
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting And Finance
Maryville University
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School