Eric Tarkalson

561 Geertson Creek Road Salmon Id. 83467

Cell: (208)351-3363, Email: ejtarkalson@gmail.com

SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

 Bilingual – Speak fluent Spanish
 Boy Scouts of America Leader (18 years). Work with youth ages 12- 18, helping them
acquire lifelong skills in leadership, self-discipline, and service to others. I organize, plan,
and implement many activities.
 Received my Eagle Scout Award in 1987.
 Youth leader for the L.D.S. Church. Follow all rules of confidentiality.
 Coaching Experience includes: High School Track (Current); Jr. High Basketball, Little
League Baseball.
 Recently took an education technology class at College of Southern Idaho. This class covered
current word processing programs such as, PowerPoint, Excel, and misc. software programs.
 Office management skills – acquired through personal business ownership from 1999-
present. (QuickBooks, Word, Computers, Copiers, Printers, Projectors, etc.)
 CDL – Commercial Driver’s License
 Journeyman Electrician
 Built, owned, and operated multiple businesses.
 Effectively employed, managed, and supervised numerous employees ranging in age 16 to
65.
 Established and continue to promote the Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100K and 55K, finding
and organizing local volunteers to assist and support Ultra Runners on the Continental Divide
Trail.
 Acquired support for the Beaverhead Endurance Runs from Federal, State, and local
government agencies, as well as local businesses and community members.
 Received CPR and First Aid training while working for the B.L.M.

EXPERIENCE

Salmon Jr./Sr. High School Aug 2016 – Present

Dean of Students Salmon, Idaho
 Track attendance for grades 6-12
 Assist the principal in disciplinary action of students.
 Work with and encourage all students to complete their High School education.
 Mentor all students
 Work as a team with faculty to ensure the highest level of self-accountability
Rainbow Vacuum Sales. Jan 2000 – 2018
Owner/Operator Salmon, Idaho
 Motivated and created a successful sales team of Rainbow Vacuum distributors.
 Taught creative ways to acquire future sales.
 Maintained all accounting work through Quick Books.
 I was ranked #1 of more than 2,000 salesmen and received the top sales award in the
Northwest Region in 2001.
 Excellent communication skills.
JOURNEY’S END GOLF COURSE LLC. 2003 – 2009
Owner/Superintendent Shelley, ID
 Routinely inspected all safety features and closely monitored operating policies of the
equipment.
 Performed daily maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities.
 Oversaw, trained and worked alongside over 30 employees creating a healthy and
productive working environment.
 I encouraged teamwork and productivity of employees in the landscaping, sprinkler
installation, and planting of over 850 trees.
 Oversaw the club house, public relations, and advertising.
 Planned and developed 70-acre 9-hole golf course.
 Maintained and astutely used a $150,000 financial budget to provide upkeep of the course
and equipment.
 Correlated all infrastructure with subcontractors and inspectors.
 Interviewed diverse groups of individuals to perform maintenance and turf care.
 Organized golf tournaments, scrambles, and junior golf program.
 Developed professional relationships with planning and zoning, county commissioners, and
the City of Shelley.

JOURNEY’S END CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 2004 – 2009

Owner/General Contractor Shelley, ID
 Planned and established all infrastructure for a 64-lot subdivision.
 Administered the daily operations of payroll. Market the lots for sale and sold 49 lots in the
first 18 months.
 Resolved any issues that arose among subcontractors, engineers, and employees
 Built 9 homes and 2 apartment buildings.
RAY’S HEATING, COOLING, AND ELECTRIC 1999 – 2001
Journeyman Electrician Salmon, ID
 Worked with and supervised electrical apprentice.
 Worked professionally with other contractors following all state rules and regulations.
 Receive current training for required licensing.
 Managed proper record keeping and inventory for all electrical jobs.

LICENSES AND DEGREES

Lewis/Clark State College
 Current Senior
 Social Science/History in Secondary Education 6-12.

College of Southern Idaho

 Associate of Arts/Education

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

 Journeyman Electrician 1994 - 1997

STATE OF IDAHO
 Electrical Contractors License 2005
 Commercial Driver’s License