Jered Zank
Ada,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AYSO Soccer Coach
AYSO Soccer 571
Ada, MI
04.2020 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's development, both athletically and academically.
- Enforced rules of conduct amongst team members in order to maintain a professional environment.
- Facilitated communication between players and staff members when issues arise.
- Organized and led drills to improve player technique and tactical awareness.
- Evaluated players' performance during practice sessions and games.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship and teamwork skills in order to build a positive team dynamic.
- Scheduled practices, games, tournaments, meetings, travel arrangements.
- Created individual training programs tailored to each player's strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in practice sessions and competitive matches.
- Developed team strategies, tactics, formations, and set plays for competitive matches.
- Instilled love of sport by helping players to fully grasp gameplay.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
- Adapted coaching techniques to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of players.
- Ensured compliance with all league, association, and safety regulations and standards.
Shipping Package Handler
Attwood
Lowell, MI
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized packages according to type, size, destination, and other specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Located and labeled parts that were being shipped in bulk orders
- operated machinery that would allow me to reach high shelves to restock parts
- label parts in accordance with customers guidelines
Courier
FedEx
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about delivery status.
- Assessed size, weight, and special handling requirements of each package.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials.
- Drove company vehicle to transport goods between locations safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in the sorting and organizing of packages for efficient delivery routes.
- Operated pallet jacks to move large parcels across warehouses and facilities.
- Communicated with customers to coordinate delivery times.
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies; recorded any issues found.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks, vans, and containers.
- Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
- Adhered to traffic laws while operating company vehicle according to DOT regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers, management and colleagues to form lasting partnerships.
- Reported issues to supervisors resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Answered shipment and delivery questions concerning estimated times of arrival.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Adjusted routes in real-time based on traffic conditions or customer requests.
- Utilized navigation tools and local knowledge to find the most efficient delivery routes.
- Followed all safety regulations and traffic laws during delivery operations.
- Coordinated with dispatch and team members via radio or phone to share updates and receive instructions.
- Performed routine vehicle inspections before and after each shift to ensure operational safety.
- Inspected and verified packages at pickup and delivery points to ensure correct contents and undamaged items.
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Hydaker Wheatlake
Reed City, MI
06.2007 - 07.2013
- Installed, repaired and replaced high voltage equipment including cables, insulators, bushings and other components.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for installation and maintenance work at the substations.
Training NCO
US Army
Fort Riley , KS
10.1997 - 10.2007
- Monitored progress of trainees against established goals and objectives through regular assessment processes.
- Coordinated training schedules and facilitated classroom instruction for Soldiers and NCOs.
- Managed resources including budgeting, equipment procurement, supply requisitioning, and maintenance of records.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable regulations and directives pertaining to training operations.
- Collaborated with other organizations to coordinate joint training initiatives aimed at meeting mission objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI04-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary School Teaching
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Injury evaluations
- Special event planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Gameplay tips
- Parent Communication
- Injury Prevention
- Training design
- Youth development
- Training exercises
- Game plays
- Strategic Planning
- Equipment management
- Safety Management
- Player evaluations
- Athlete conditioning
- Problem Resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
Affiliations
My free time is pretty busy. I coach both my kids soccer, I started a fund raising event in my neighborhood called the Jacaranda Jam which raises money for different charities that we chose. My kids are very much into the outdoors so we spend a lot of time fishing, hiking, and exploring the wilderness.
I have 2 children's books published and 3rd that will be out soon.
Accomplishments
During my military service I was the 3rd youngest person to be promoted to Sargeant at Fort Riley.
I received the War on Terror medal for my service during my time in Iraq ( deployed dates:2004-2005, 2006-2007)
Certification
class A CDL
Timeline
Shipping Package Handler
Attwood
11.2023 - 06.2024
AYSO Soccer Coach
AYSO Soccer 571
04.2020 - Current
Courier
FedEx
06.2013 - 12.2018
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Hydaker Wheatlake
06.2007 - 07.2013
Training NCO
US Army
10.1997 - 10.2007
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary School Teaching
Ferris State University