abraham robert vysocky - International Students` Union of Norway

ABRAHAM ROBERT VYSOCKY
Maridalsveien 49A
[email protected]
Tel: +47 483 39 433
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 07. July, 1993
education
2014 –
Present
2013
2012 – 2013
experience
2015 –
Present
2014 –
Present
2014
UNIVERSITETET FOR MILJØ- OG BIOVITENSKAP
Working towards Bachelor’s degree, Major: International Environment and Development Studies
ÅS, NORWAY
UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
OSLO, NORWAY
Through the Higher Education Consortium of Urban Affairs, I studied abroad in The New Norway program. The
studies included a focus on globalization, national identity, and the politics of belonging.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
Pursued Bachelor of Arts, Major: International Relations and transferred with junior status
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC UNION
OSLO, NORWAY
• Assistant April 2015 – Present
Provide assistance to the Assistant Secretary General and Secretary General of the IDU. Assist in administrative
preparation of international events. Write article update on member elections and news, and send out newsletters.
NORSK INDUSTRI
OSLO, NORWAY
• Internship (volunteer) August 2014 – Present
Assist in providing a more interactive website for English speakers visiting the site. Help throughout the office for
individual projects that need assistance. Attend events and meetings as needed.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ OSLO
OSLO, NORWAY
• Food Runner February 2014 – June 2014
Basic responsibilities of the position include running food, assembling orders, cleaning and setting up tables, and
assisting colleagues in a fast-paced environment that requires a high level of attention-to-detail.
• Server June 2014 – November 2014
Responsible for creating a memorable experience by providing effective service. Position not limited to taking
guest’s orders, handling payments, and having product knowledge while maintaining a positive attitude.
2013 - 2014
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN NORWAY
OSLO, NORWAY
• Internship (volunteer) August 2013 – July 2014
Update and perform general maintenance on AmCham database. Assist in editing process for newsletters.
Miscellaneous help around office to colleagues as well as assistance with preparation and attendance of events.
2013
TARGET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
• Target Protection Specialist January 2013 – August 2013
Addressed all issues of safeness, theft and fraud to deliver a fast, fun and friendly experience for our guests and team
members. Prevented loss of merchandise through receipt checks and alarm responses. Gathered, retained and
communicated safeness, theft and fraud issues to create a safe environment for guests and team members.
2012 – 2013
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
• Student Dispatcher August 2012 – August 2013
Worked as a dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety to maintain safety throughout campus by handling
emergency and non-emergency calls, using the radio to communicate with officers, tracking parking on campus, and
checking out keys to different Augsburg locations.
• Student Patrol January 2013 – August 2013
Provided vehicle and walking escorts in the Department of Public Safety to students, staff, and faculty, and locked
down and secured buildings throughout Augsburg College while maintaining a safe campus. In the event of an
emergency, directing responders to the area of the emergency. Also monitored parking on campus and gave written
warnings or tickets to vehicles without permits.
• Bonner Leader August 2012 – November 2012
Developed learning plans and worked as a leader at an after-school program in a low-income neighborhood to teach
youth more about how to use computers. Engaged in community service and seminars to improve community
awareness of the Bonner Leader program.
• Student Assistant January 2012 – August 2012
Worked as an assistant in Advancement Services to improve Augsburg alumni relations. Responsibilities included
creating name tags, maintaining the alumni database, and assisting the supervisors in ways to improve alumni
relations.
MEMBER OF US ARMY
SOUTH CAROLINA – ARIZONA – IOWA – MINNESOTA, USA
q National Guard member August 2010 – May 2013
q Basic training and Intelligence Analyst training June 2011 – December 2011
q Army Reserve member May 2013 – November 2013
q Army Reserve Inactive Ready Reserve member November 2013 – Present
2010 –
Present
community
involvement
2012 - 2013
MINNEAPOLIS POLICE RESERVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
• Reserve Officer August 2012 – August 2013
Was trained to be effective in emergency preparedness, major incident response, public security, traffic and crowd
control, uniformed public relations, and crime prevention and education.
2012 – 2013
2010 – 2011
AUGSBURG COLLEGE CAMPUS KITCHEN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
• Shift Leader January 2012 – December 2013
Cooked, delivered and served food from the Augsburg College cafeteria to the various buildings in need of food
assistance. Interacted with employees and members/guests of a community outreach organization and senior citizen
homes.
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA)
MASON CITY, IA, USA
• Co-founder and vice president May 2010- May 2011
Helped further the agenda of the GSA and spread equality by attending conferences, seminars, and lobbying at the
capital. Before leaving the leadership position, the group won the best GSA in Iowa award.
2007- 2011
Skills
Personal
References
SILVER CHORD VOLUNTEER RECIPIENT August 2007 – May 2011
MASON CITY, IA, USA
Volunteered 40 hours each year of high school to become a recipient of the Silver Chord upon graduation.
Volunteering included working at animal shelters and helping clean offices around Clear Lake.
Intermediate in written and spoken Norwegian. In the process of completing online learning courses.
Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Experience in writing and editing articles; Able to
process and analyze research; Experience in working in fast-paced environments
Interested in learning new things and always open to new opportunities. Ambitious student with history in
community involvement that seeks to gain more workplace experience.
Upon request