Nathan Zaugg

Experience

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  Tri-County Carpentry

  Jun 1994 - Jul 2000

  Carpenter

  Starting as a laborer and progressing through to a framer then a carpenter. Learned valuable skills including safety, framing, siding, roofing, concrete, insulation, and trim carpentry. Supervised a crew of four throughout the day from site set up to end of day cleaning.

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2005

  Section Supervisor

  - Obtained SECRET security clearance- Recognized with 5 personal awards for outstanding achievement- Managed a maintenance section supporting 1000+ customers- Assigned work duties and supervised employees - Completed the performance evaluation of employees- Mentored employees in their professional development- Instructor for the Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramDeployed in 2003 and 2004-2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

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  FedEx Express

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2009

  Ramp Agent

  - Directed teams of 15 to 70 employees through various tasks to ensure project completion in a time-sensitive environment, resulting in a 'Bravo Zulu' award for exemplary achievement from this Fortune 500 logistics company- Ensured FAA weight and balance requirements for outgoing aircraft- Led initial task training on core competencies for new employees in work section- Obtained several OSHA safety certifications- Certified hazardous materials handler

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  IUPUI

  Sept 2006 - May 2008

  Bebko Learning Center Student Mentor

  - Instructed groups of approximately 30 freshmen students on studying techniques and basic college competencies - Certified an Advanced (Silver Level) Mentor through the College Reading and Learning Association’s (CLEA) International Tutor Program Certification (ITPC)

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  IUPUI

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Graduate Assistant

  - Managed 25 employees in meeting varying production goals in 92 remote locations- Investigated low performing teams and corrected workplace inefficiencies- Designed and instituted 2 process evaluations for specialized certification purposes- Evaluated collected data and produced findings for federal, state, and local governmental agencies- Managed the advanced team and collaborated with necessary organizations at remote sites to enable efficient production- Constructed a variety of procedures and workflow instruments Show less

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  PACE

  May 2011 - Jul 2013

  Program Manager

  - Created and managed a program to fulfill the requirements of a $276,880 grant- Led innovative modernization and efficiency efforts resulting in all new processes for organizational client flow- Completed weekly training to groups of up to 30 customers; Proficient at explaining complex concepts clearly- Developed and maintained a network of partner organizations to assist with project implementation efforts- Oversaw internal IT functions, including basic troubleshooting and contract management with service providers- Generated program materials including training manuals, record-keeping forms, and targeted marketing materials Show less

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  American Institutes for Research

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2017

  Research Associate

  - Conducted process evaluations for clients in differing industries, including juvenile parole boards and after school programs- Data manager for two multi-state evaluations - Diagnosed issues and collaborates with partners to implement corrective actions as needed- Prepared detailed reports of research findings- Designed, organized, and facilitated 22 focus groups at 10 locations; 2 statewide surveys; and record collection and analysis from 92 sites- Testified at Indiana Senate’s Appropriation Committee to explain finding to legislators Show less

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  Team Rubicon, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Clay Hunt Fellow
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  Zinc Contractors

  Mar 2017 - now

  President