Fred Grabara
Madison, WI 53715
E-mail phredg@hotmail.com
Professional Truck Driver – Mail Contractor
B&B Trucking
October 2008 – Present
Kalamazoo, MI
Transport mail per Postal regulations and schedule with a tractor-trailer
Perform logging and route fulfillment utilizing a proprietary computer system.
Professional Truck Driver - Tanker
Transwood
May 2008 – October 2008
Cottage Grove, WI
Responsible for the safe and legal operation of a Class A Commercial Tractor-Trailer Tanker and Van
Ensure safe, legal and timely deliver of non-hazardous and hazardous cargo and waste within the Midwest and southeast.
Maintain accurate and legal log books and inspection reports every day.
Truck Driver
Schneider National
June, 2006 – May, 2008
Class A CDL with Haz-Mat, Tanker, Double-Triple endorsements
Over the road experience east of the Mississippi
Paper logging, Qualcomm and TripPak
Average 2500 safe miles per week
Courier
DHL/Consolidated Air Express
December, 2005 – June, 2006
Daily deliveries in an assigned area
Used scanner to track deliveries and pickups, as well as for communication
Ensure timely delivery for express shipments
Administrative Co-Hall Director
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
August, 2004 – May, 2005
Oversee residence hall operations and maintenance
Participate in weekly inter-departmental meetings
Maintain continuous availability while on duty
Maintain weekly room inspections
Carry out other duties as detailed under the Community Leader position
Community Leader
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
October, 2003 – May, 2004
Responsible for directing, guiding, and supervising students in the area of non-academic development
Uphold standards of student conduct and enforce discipline
Plan and carry out educational, social, and emotional development programming
Transport students to activities and medical appointments
Participate in regular staff meetings and communicate needed information to the students
Participate in staff duty rotations as assigned, carry out assigned duties, and perform other duty as needed
Courier/Assistant Office Manager
BMW Expediters
April 1998 – July 2001
Oak Creek, WI
Delivered freight for mostly after-hours lock box pick-ups
Performed as an unsupervised independent driver
Performed various office duties when necessary
Provided customer relations and task delegation
Temporary Administrative Employee
OfficeTeam
January - April 1998
Brookfield, WI
Performed various office and administrative duties
Provided customer relations
Developed a professional attitude towards the various jobs
Adapted to changing duties, assignments and schedules
Other non-work experience
Intern in the College of Arts and Science Advising office
Oklahoma State University
Spring 2003
Co-teach Freshman Orientation (A&S 1111)
Assist with textbook revision
Facilitate class discussions, such as multiculturalism
Participate in weekly teaching feedback meetings
Intern in Residence Life
Oklahoma State University
Fall 2002
Acted as an advisor to the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SWACURH) Conference Programs Chairperson
Assisted in planning and hosting of the 2002 SWACURH conference
Served as a member of the Residence Assistant/Community Facilitator Selection Committee
Involved in various meetings concerning renovations and furniture selection
Participated in the Residence Advisor/Community Facilitator Selection process
Researched first year experience programs and formulated a proposal for innovative programs
Observed the various facets of a large scale residence hall operation
Attended meetings as directed by the Assistant Director
Membership Chairperson for the College of Education Graduate Student Association (COE-GSA)
Oklahoma State University
2002 to Present
Assisted in the creation of a new constitution
Maintain a listserv for members
Participate in COE-GSA meetings
Helped to organize and host a reception for members, faculty, and new graduate students
Participated in various promotional activities
Actively recruit graduate student members
Volunteer for Special Olympics
Oklahoma State University
Summer, 2002
Stayed in a residence hall with athletes and coaches
Acted as a resource for coaches and athletes
Conducted rounds to help enforce curfews and provide assistance when needed
Spent time with athletes and coaches between events
Volunteer Summer Intern
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Office of International Programs and Studies
Summer, 1998
Assisted with orientation for new international students
Created a presentation to aid students with culturally specific anomalies
Participated in various activities to familiarize the new students to the city
Worked in the office to aid with related paperwork
Functioned as a local resource for the international students
Student Custodian
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Summer Conference Staff
Summers, 1996-1997
Prepared rooms and clean buildings for the summer conferences
Lived in a residence hall to provide on-site support
Performed daily maintenance, as well as periodic upkeep
Served as a personal resource for participants unfamiliar with the community
Front Desk Employee
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - Residence Halls
Fall 1995
Semester abroad in London and Europe
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - International Programs
Fall 1996
Participant, Steiner Hall Alcohol Awareness Fund Run
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - Steiner Hall
Driver, Spring 1996, Runner, Spring 1997
Master’s of Science
Counseling and Student Personnel
Oklahoma State University at Stillwater, OK – August 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts
Communication, Public Relations and Advertising
University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point - May 1997
Associate of Arts and Science
University of Wisconsin Center, Wood Co. Marshfield, WI - May 1994
Microsoft Office 2000 Specialist - Microsoft Word 2000
Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS Word, Excel, Front Page and HTML, including construction of my own web site.
References Available Upon Request