Coral Gronquist
Friendship,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics professional with extensive experience in hazardous materials handling and documentation. Successfully coordinated multiple transport projects, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency through effective collaboration and process improvements, while maintaining a secret security clearance for all movement operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Coordinator Management System
DFAS
04.2025 - Current
- Streamlined scheduling processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing delays in transportation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for optimizing transport routes and costs.
- Coordinated transport logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods across multiple locations.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries using advanced logistics software systems.
- Implemented safety protocols that enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements in transport operations.
- Coordinated multiple transport projects simultaneously, achieving successful completion within deadlines.
Unit Movement Officer
DFAS
07.2023 - Current
- Managed reconciliation of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
- Established best practices for documentation and record-keeping, improving overall organizational efficiency.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
Bartender/Restaurant Server
Schuggy's Inc
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Trained new bartenders on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to create seasonal drink menus, boosting customer engagement.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to overall financial accountability.
- Developed positive relationships with patrons, increasing repeat business through exceptional service.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Residential Carpenter
Jensen Builders
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Installed frameworks and structures for residential projects, ensuring compliance with building codes.
- Assisted in measuring, cutting, and shaping materials for various construction applications.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to execute carpentry tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines and quality standards.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks while gaining proficiency in residential carpentry practices and tools.
Recruiting and Retention NCO
DFAS
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent for diverse positions.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify workforce needs and create targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration and retention rates.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as recruitment agencies, colleges, and military transition centers for effective talent sourcing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Commercial Design
Northwood Technical College, New Richmond, WI
New Richmond, WI05.2028
High School Diploma -
St.Croix Central Virtual Academy
Hammond, WI05.2019
Skills
- Logistics management
- Transportation planning
- Cost control
- Regulatory compliance
- Document management
- Documentation skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved five movements in four countries by introducing movement software, and packing lists in Microsoft Excel for deployment tasks for a company of 140 personnel.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of Operation Epic Fury.
Certification
- Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for Movement System , DFAS Inc - Received April 2025
- Unit Movement Officer, DFAS Inc - Received July 2023
Army Achievement Medal
I have received this award four total times, all for various reasons such as, assisting four companies with an automated movement system and how to utilize it for the successful shipment of 80 pieces of equipment per company, helping run a logistic support area in a foreign country for two months providing fuel three times a day, training personnel for fuel operations in the logistics support area, creating and maintaining movement binders for future reference and certification evaluations bi-annually. These awards were earns over the course of the last seven years in the military.
Timeline
Transport Coordinator Management System
DFAS
04.2025 - Current
Residential Carpenter
Jensen Builders
06.2024 - 05.2025
Recruiting and Retention NCO
DFAS
05.2024 - 05.2025
Bartender/Restaurant Server
Schuggy's Inc
10.2023 - 01.2026
Unit Movement Officer
DFAS
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Commercial Design
Northwood Technical College, New Richmond, WI
High School Diploma -
St.Croix Central Virtual Academy