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Ray Zifko
Mobile: 218-***-**** 2400 Central Park Lane
Email: **********@**.*******.*** College Station, TX 77840 Education:
University of Wisconsin – Stout May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Menomonie, WI Minors: Project Management and Economics (Aug/2018) Emphasis Areas: Finance and Accounting
Cumulative GPA: 3.886
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College May 2011
Associates Business Management Ashland, WI
Experience:
Energy Operations Manager
Zifko Gas LLC.
Initiated various improvement projects to increase sales efficiency
Developed efficiency analyses and financial planning tools to monitor work in progress, order statuses and overall company health
Negotiated mutually beneficial relationships with customers and suppliers
Responsible for installation and maintenance of propane systems and equipment
Helped in the planning, initiation, maintenance and evaluation of the company’s vision Jan 2015 – Present
Ashland, WI
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
Prospected new clientele
Advised clients on their near and far financial situation and options while managing their portfolios
Securities licenses: Series 6, Series 63; Insurance licenses: Health, Life Jul 2017 – Sep 2017
Eau Claire, WI
Veterans Club Senator
UW-Stout Student Senate
Represented the values and beliefs of my constituents in boardroom
Practiced persuasive techniques during regular meeting debates
Bridged organizations to ensure communication efficacy Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
Menomonie, WI
Journeyman
Lakehead Constructors Inc. (Millwright)
Installed and serviced various pieces of industrial equipment in mines, paper factories, power plants, and other industrial factories
Calculated capacity and limitations of the machinery utilized
Proactively resolved project complications as problems arose Nov 2014 – Aug 2015
Superior, WI
Specialist (E-4)
U.S. Army Ranger, U.S. Army 1st Battalion C Co. (Joint Special Operations Command)
Secret Clearance
Managed over twenty American soldiers in completing various tasks and trainings
Served as primary communication individual between Ranger and Afghani forces
Demonstrated leadership and management through effectively running Machine Gun and Anti- Tank Teams, and through successfully overseeing over fifty Afghani soldiers Nov 2011 – Dec 2014
Savannah, GA
Floor Foreman
Deltco Plastics Inc.
Coordinated and supervised inventory needs of at least five machine operators Mar 2009 – Nov 2011
Ashland, WI
Awards, Certifications and Software Experience:
Trailhead Salesforce Badges (CRM) In progress MOS Excel Certification 2018 Certification of Graduation from RASP 2012 Expert Infantry Badge 2012 Airborne Course Diploma 2012 Demolition Certification of Training 2013 Two Joint Service Achievement Medals 2012-13 Two Top Shot Awards 2013 Army Accommodation Medal 2012 Leader Certificate from WITC 2011