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