Christopher Grabowski

Experience

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  Greenbriar Golf Course Association Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Maintenance Crew Member

  Maintained grounds of a 9-hole golf course as part of a 4-person crew. - Participated in various construction and landscaping projects. - Operated and maintained both light and heavy equipment. - Transported equipment and materials to and from work sites. - Followed safety precautions and practiced safe work methods.

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  Kilovar Electrical Contractors, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Electrical Assistant

  Aided co-workers in repair, replacement, and routine scheduled maintenance of electrical equipment in an industrial setting. -Performed tasks in confined spaces and on extension ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts extending over 50 feet above ground. Operated and maintained equipment. -Followed safety precautions and practiced safe work methods.

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  PEAK ADVENTURE TRAVEL USA, INC

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  North American Adventure Travel & Tourism Leader

  Facilitated the planning and leading of trips to deliver an authentic and safe experience; transported clients in a 15-passenger van while towing a trailer in varied weather conditions and terrain. -Conceived, created, and delivered multi-week adventure travel curricula / programs serving diverse international clients, aged from 18 to 65. -Assessed client requirements; tailored trips to meet requirements; achieved customer satisfaction and customer retention, receiving high survey marks in organization, knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm. -Maintained awareness of mental states of clients to aid in bringing together individuals to form friendships. Show less

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  Philadelphia Outward Bound School

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2020

  Logistics Manager

  Lead the coordination and execution of logistics for backcountry expeditions of 5 to 14 days; support 5000 students a year, with up to 120 out on expeditions (12 crews of students and 24 instructors).-Manage and supervise food and food storage systems, program gear, base equipment, and vehicle fleet; perform and record routine maintenance on a fleet of 11 large passenger vehicles and 7 trailers.-Promoted from role of supporting logistics to overseeing and training teams from the base of operations; wrote and facilitated the training curriculum for new drivers in classroom and practical sections, as well as trailering.-Train staff in Outward Bound systems, including site setups; review safety and perform outside safety reviews. -Support and develop 3 groups of interns each year, aiding them in understanding the mission and values of the organization.-Continuously analyze incidents to identify opportunities to improve safety and to prevent issues; deliver and receive constructive feedback across activities. -Work in collaboration with the Baltimore Outward Bound Head Logistics Coordinator to ensure logistical needs are met across the Mid-Atlantic region, including the exchange of vehicles, equipment, food, and the movement of staff. Show less