Ryan C McGrail

Ryan C McGrail

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sales Rep & Unimog Custom Fertilizer Applicator @ Arthur Clesen and Up and comming Director with Legalshield

  • Education

    • EMT Basic Training

      2016 - 2016
      EMT Pass/Fail = Pass

      Course taught through OSF St. James Hospital (Pontiac, IL) at the Custer Park Fire Department

    • Christ Community Academy

      2000 - 2004
      HS Diploma Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services & General Studies

      Activities and Societies: JV & Varsity Basketball Teams Member of the Chicago Flame and Crestwood Cavalry Bastetball teams, both competed in National Tournaments in Oklahoma City, OK

    • Kerkstra

      1997 - 1999
      Jr High General Studies
    • Joliet Junior College

      2003 - 2006
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Horticulture: Landscape Managment, Turfgrass Management, Nursery Management, Landscape Contracting A

      Activities and Societies: ALCA & PLANET Student Career Day's Team Member 2005 — University of Maryland 2006 — Brigham Young University, Provo 2007 — Michigan State University Horticulture major that competed in three ALCA (Associated Landscape Contracts Assoc)/PLANET Student Career Days (http://www.studentcareerdays.org/)

  • Experience

    • Indiana Beach Amusment Park (Luchman Concessions)

      Jul 1999 - Sept 1999
      Counter Help/Cook/Area Manager

      Luchman Concessions is one of the private concessionaires at the Indiana Beach Boardwalk. I primarily worked as counter help or cook (mostly the deep fryer), but as the summer progressed I was also promoted to an Area Manager to assist with the needs of the 10+ concession stands. Whether it be the drink stand, the pizza shop, the tigers den, the lemon shake up stand, or even the pretzel and sno kone stand. I could assist in whatever way was possibly including changing out B.I.B. soda fountain syrup. Show less

    • Illinois High School Association

      Jul 2002 - Feb 2011
      Sports Official (Baseball, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading)

      Was a sports official for Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Cheerleading. Officiated athletic contest per N.F.H.S.S. Rules.

    • Always Jump'n

      Sept 2002 - Nov 2004
      Delivery Driver

      Delivered inflatables to customers homes, set up inflatables, and cleaned the dirty units. My first step into the world of inflatables.

    • Music In Motion Mobile DJ Corporation

      Oct 2002 - Oct 2011
      Endorsed Professional Entertainer

      Music In Motion Mobile DJ Corp was the new company name that took over the RJ DJ & Party Service activities after the company was split with the Party Service enterprises going to Blaster Bouncer Chicago. DJed and MCed many weddings, graduations, and block parties.

    • RJ DJ And Party Service

      Oct 2002 - Oct 2010
      Endorsed Professional Entertainer

      Endorsed by the National Association of Mobile Entertainers, I was the life of the party from dressing up as the cheesy DJ to a DJing and Dancing Clown. I did what my client desired!

    • Walt Disney World

      Jun 2004 - Aug 2004
      Horticulture Intern

      I worked in the EPOT Resort and Hotel area, mowing turf, weeding flower beds, planting trees/shrubs/flowers, watering flowers, laying sod, general trash clean up and other assigned tasks.

    • McGrail Inc.

      Oct 2004 - Oct 2010
      CEO

      Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Beginner To Pro Paintball, RJ DJ and Party Service, McGrail Lawn Management & Snow Removal, McGrail Landscape, and Whatever It Takes Event Design.

    • The Davey Tree Expert Company

      Mar 2005 - May 2005
      PHC Intern

      Worked as a PHC (Plant Health Care) Technician applying liquid and granule lawn and tree/shrub applications to fertilize and control weeds or other undesired plant conditions.

    • Blaster Bouncer

      Feb 2010 - Mar 2013

      Oversee all Chicago, IL Blaster Bouncer crews with regards to on-time delivery, set up and tear down of our in-house party rental items. Also responsible for the Hiring, Firing, Scheduling, Safety, and Cleaning of the Chicago location. Oversee all Chicago, IL Blaster Bouncer crews with regards to on-time delivery, set up and tear down of our in-house party rental items. Also responsible for the Hiring, Firing, Scheduling, Safety, and Cleaning of the Chicago location.

      • Operations Manager

        Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
      • Operations Manager

        Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
    • Illinois School Bus Company

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Professional Bus Driver (CDL)

      Professional School Bus driver providing the SAFE transportation of school children to and from school and school events, following all applicable traffic and school bus driver specific laws.ACCIDENT FREE!

    • World Ventures

      Nov 2012 - May 2013
      Vacation Membership Consultant

      Enrolling people into the invitation only World Ventures travel club for some of the best vacation packages I have ever seen or heard of.

    • First Student

      May 2013 - Oct 2013
      Professional School Bus Driver (CDL)

      Providing the safe and reliable transportation of students to and from school and school activities. ACCIDENT FREE

    • Tri-City Party Rentals

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
      Un-Paid Internship

      Working and learning the business in the Tri-City area of Michigan. Special Event job sites included WKCQ-FM's KCQ Country Music Fest, Offshore Power Boat Racing at Tawas Beach and several other job sites.

    • Wavefront Music Festival 2013

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      HIPPO Installer and Attendant

      Responsible for helping install and dismantle the HIPPO slide (the world's largest inflatable water slide www.freestyleslides.com) also responsible for assisting with the day to day operation of the slide during the multi-day music festival.

    • Magic Bounce

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      Heavy Workload Operations Manager

      This position was a temporary position during the peak of the year when an additional experienced manager was needed. Assisted in the managing of festivals, scheduling of employee shifts, direct supervisor to a crew of 15+ employees, lead delivery driver, and event support worker.

    • Midwest Carnival

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
      Special Events Coordinator Internship

      Working and learning the business in the Toledo, OH area. Special Event job sites included Owens Corning Company Picnic and several other job sites.

    • United Road Towing

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
      Tow Truck Operator (E & R Towing)

      Provided safe and efficient road side services for auto clubs and private party customers and additionally provided towing services for municipalities including the City of Chicago.

    • Sabrina's Party Rentals & Event Services

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
      CEO

      Responsible for managing day-to-day operations in both the office, the field, and warehouse.

    • O'Hare Towing Service

      Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
      Tow Truck Operator

      Light and Medium duty tow truck operations, State of IL Safty Lane Technician, Office Management

    • South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department

      Apr 2015 - now
      Volunteer
    • Rendel's

      Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
      Certified Safety Technician

      Full time State of IL Safety Lane inspector. Reasonable for the day to day operations of the safety lane, ordering supplies through the Dealerships chain of command.

    • O'Hare Towing Service

      Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
      Safety Lane Manager/Sales Representative/Town Truck Operator

      Rehired as the Manger of the safety lane with additional responsibilities of Sales Calls and assisting upper management with the day to day operation of the Grundy County terminal.

    • LegalShield Official

      Nov 2015 - now
      Independent Associate

      www.RyanMcGrail.com for more info

    • Dwight Fire Protection Dist

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
      Volunteer Firefighter
    • Arthur Clesen Inc & Clesen PROturf Solutions

      Mar 2016 - now
      Sales Representative & Custom Fertilizer Applicator (Unimog Operator)

      Custom Fertilizer Applicator for our Golf Course, School, and Parks customers.

    • Event Medic Services

      May 2016 - now
      Emergency Medical Technician

      Event site medical personnel for various events including Battle Frog, Spartan Race, Insane Inflatable 5k, and more.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CDL

      IL Secretary of State
      Sept 2011
    • Skywarn Weather Spotter Trained

      National Weather Service
      Jan 2009
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ryan C McGrail
      Four time winner of the Cook County Sheriff's Youth Service Medal Of Honor Cook County Sheriff
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founding Executive Director

      Issued by Long Road Home Rescue Inc on Aug 2012
      Long Road Home Rescue IncAssociated with Ryan C McGrail