Ryan C McGrail

Experience

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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!

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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!

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department

  Apr 2015 - now

  Volunteer
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  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.

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  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.

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  LegalShield Official

  Nov 2015 - now

  Independent Associate

  www.RyanMcGrail.com for more info

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  Dwight Fire Protection Dist

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  Volunteer Firefighter
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  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.

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  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.