1. BEN U. DRAGER
4739 North Lowell Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60630
(773) 527-9066
Bendrager773@gmail.com
Objective:
To secure a position utilizing my education, training, skills, and military experience, while developing new
talents in a growth oriented environment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
General computer knowledge, detail oriented, flexible, team player, self-motivated, punctual, and possesses
an eagerness to learn and a passion for computer related tasks and responsibilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
From September 2010 to October 2011, I was deployed to Kuwait with the 108th 1244th Transportation
Company. I drove large tractors with trailers from Kuwait to Iraq in military convoys and participated in 25-30
local convoys inside Kuwait. I was awarded an Army Achievement Medal for my service overseas.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sonoco
May 2015-October 2015
Packer/Picker
Inspect parts, clean parts with a air hose , pick out bad parts
Pack parts into boxes onto skids, then move the skids to a wrapper.
Material handling - changing plastic regrind containers and garbage disposal.
Northshore Transit
February 2015-May 2015
School Bus Driver (part-time)
Pre-Trip inspection of various school buses
Navigate North West Chicago suburbs and Chicago with various sized school buses
Operate and maintain various school buses
Ability to read route maps
Transport children from their place of residence to designated school
Assist loading and unloading special needs children on and off bus.
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, North Riverside, IL
January 2009 – January 2015
September 2010 – October 2011 (Active Duty- Deployment)
88M Motor Transport Operator (rank-E4 Specialist)
• Operated all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways in Kuwait and
Iraq in support of combat operations
• Managed loading and unloading of personnel and equipment and protected cargo against
damage
2. • Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage and damage
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, North Riverside, IL (CONTINUED)
• Employed land navigation techniques to ensure safe and efficient delivery of critical materials
to other units in need
• Assisted in security procedures for unit convoys in and out of dangerous areas
• Coordinated with chain-of-command and direct supervisors to ensure mission plans were
executed safely
• Knowledgeable with unit radios and all communication devices and procedures
• Supported mechanics where necessary
• Performed vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing of equipment out of
compromised areas during deployment
• Identified, corrected or reported all vehicle deficiencies and with all related equipment
• Prepared vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel
• Fully skilled in basic soldiering skills, such as rifle marksmanship, physical fitness tests, and
military discipline
IHOP RESTAURANT, Chicago, IL
August 2007 – July 2008
SERVER (part-time)
• Welcomed customers as they arrived and asked for seating preferences
• Seated customers and offered welcome drinks and menu
• Took food and beverage orders and communicated to the kitchen
• Ensured order delivery to the table in a timely manner
• Ensured quantity, quality and accuracy of order
• Set up food stations and tables as directed
• Cleaned tables and ensured that they are bussed appropriately
• Handled cash/credit cards and operated cash register to check out customers
EDUCATION:
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Completed 26 credit hours of undergraduate studies (computer science)
WilliamHoward Taft High School, Chicago, IL
Diploma 2008
AWARDS:
Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal,
and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Wheeled Vehicle.
Certificates:
CDL B License
