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Our Expert – Orlando Penner, Owner

As a small business owner, Orlando Penner has experience is many different roles over the years. Before starting South Country Sheds, Orlando spent time in the trailer manufacturing industry and welding industry, with roles in product development, manufacturing, office management, and accounting. For several years, he ran a side business doing tax preparation.

The positions he filled over the years gave him valuable experience as he began South Country Sheds. Since 2011, Orlando has filled many roles for South Country Sheds besides owner; managing production, sales, and purchasing, as well as setting up the networking systems. Like many small business owners, Orlando has experience in many of the aspects of his industry.

Areas of Expertise

• Construction – Operating South Country Sheds, which specializes in prefabricated buildings.
• Accounting – Both as a small business owner and a tax preparation expert.
• Product Development – Developing and designing trailer, welding, and shed products.
• Management – Leading teams as an office manager, installation crews, and as an owner.

Experience

• South Country Sheds: 2011- present
  • Roles – Product Design, Manufacturing Management, Employee Management, Owner
• Reimer Welding: 2006-2008
  • Roles: Drafting, Product Development, Shop Management
• Church of God In Christ Mennonite Mission: 2001-2006
  • Ghana, West Africa
  • Roles: Office Manager, Duties included accounting, immigration, etc.
• Rainbow Trailers: 1995 – 2001
  • Roles: Accounting, Pricing, Inventory Management, Payroll
• Orlando Penner Tax Preparation: 1994 – 2001
  • Roles: Tax Preparation Expert

Education

• Architectural Drafting – Assinaboine Community
  College, 1988
• Certificate of Accomplishment in Tax Preparation, H&R Block Tax Services, 1994