Rockford, IL 61108-3938 779-772-5036 ralphdaer@gmail.com QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Caring, honest and hard working individual who is well organized and works well independently. Has learned from past mistakes and currently is providing counseling and direction to County jail inmates. A student at Rock Valley College taking preliminary courses for attaining an A.A.S. degree in order to transition into an entry-level position in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. EDUCATION Student Rock Valley College Rockford, IL Enrolled January, 2009 for general education courses 2008 GED Rockford Regional Office of Education Rockford, IL EMPLOYMENT 2006-2007 Temporary position/Spherion/Curtis Metal Finishing Company Rockford, IL Technician Salt Spray Laboratory Calibrated laboratory testing equipment Checked chemical values on supply tanks for accuracy Maintained equipment to assure proper test results Input data into Excel to keep track of records Communicated with Manager strategic results
2003-2006 Gary’s Auto Sales
Rockford, IL Lot Attendant Car Lot Inspected vehicles for potential stock and detailed and repaired new stock items Connected potential customers to sales department Collected payments on current contracts Cleaned shop area to ensure safety and conducted general maintenance on car lot Traveled throughout the United States for potential repossessions
2002-2003 Mark’s Used Car Connection
Rockford, IL Sales Person Car Lot Inspected vehicles for potential stock and detailed and repaired new stock items Connected potential customers to sales department Collected payments on current contracts Cleaned shop area to ensure safety and conducted general maintenance on car lot
1998-2002 Transports Leasing Contract/Howe Freightways Inc.
Rockford, IL Driver/Owner Flat-bed Trucking Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safety on the road Maintained log book in compliance of D.O.T. regulations Communicated with shipper how to load products to ensure weight regulations Tarped and untarped loads as needed to ensure minimal product damage Drove flatbed semi truck throughout the mid-west and southern region of the U.S.