1. Permanent Address:
4884 Raleigh Street
Denver CO, 80212J. Patrick Serak
jpserak@gmail.com (818) 318-3778
EDUCATION
Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Bloomington, IN Graduation: May 2015
Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs GPA: 3.2
Major: Management
EXPERIENCE
Professional Logistics Management, Indianapolis, IN May 2009 to April 2016
Logistics Manager & Accounting Assistant
 Organized the shipment of stainless steel from Finland (Outokumpo) to Baltimore Harbor
 Managed aspects of supply chain from raw material to finished product
 Utilized accounting skills to keep general journal from invoice statements and receipts
 Utilized Excel and Access skills to create a streamlined customer database
 Maintained strong relationships with trucking companies and truck drivers to increase efficiency & productivity
College Pro Customs, LLC, Bloomington, IN November 2010 to Present
Founder-Owner-Operation
 Created my own business from ground-up (sold my car for $5 thousand in start-up capital)
 Drafted Articles of Incorporation and filed all legal documents myself
 Owned a remodeling business turning the worst college living conditions into the most luxurious frat rooms on campus
 Learned how to find wholesale/used products to increase profits while maintaining customer satisfaction
 Employed a well-crafted marketing scheme to reach the broadest customer base possible
 Promotionally based marketing scheme—hosting events that provided free clothing with our logo and free bar builds
 Presented CGI presentations of custom, virtual products to entire fraternities—these sales presentations/negotiations lasted hours
 The company netted $8.5 thousand in about 6 months of being partially operational
 Now working/consulting with a similar company designing custom clothing in Colorado (Box State Clothing, LLC)
TruGreen, Denver, CO May 2016 to December 2016
Lawn Specialist & DOT Certified Driver
 DOT certified lawn specialist—8 months seasonal employment period
 Drove a 2.7-ton truck on average 80 miles per day with no accidents or citations in 8-month period
 Applied lawn chemicals to commercial and residential properties
 Dealt with 30 customers per day and ended the year with a very high customer approval rating
 Received multiple customer retention bonuses
 Received multiple production bonuses
 Worked 11-hour shifts, 6 days per week (worked every Saturday)
Stark Neuroscience Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN May 2010 to August 2010
Lab Intern
 Assisted in performing neuroscience research on laboratory rats
 Used florescent microscopes to create images of neurons
 Mapped neurons using Neurolucida software
 Worked with a 3-person team to assist in publishing work on neuron mapping
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Avon, IN August 2014 to April 2015
Team Sports Department Lead
 Managed 5 employees in Team Sports Department
 Sold Sole and Epic brand treadmills and ellipticals
 Led department in sales and credit card sign-ups for 3 consecutive months
 Recognized for excellent customer service in multiple customer surveys
 Awarded 5 individual bonuses in 5 of the 8 months employed
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
Assistant Football Coach, Danville School Corporation June 2012 to August 2012
 Volunteered my time coaching football and mentoring underperforming students
Delta Tau Delta, Indiana University January 2011 to June 2014
 Elected Treasurer by over 70 chapter members and held position as Rush Chairman for 2 semesters