Christopher Abel, GCDF

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Operations Specialist 2nd Class
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  Schoolcraft Police Department

  Jun 2002 - May 2007

  Police Officer

  Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases. Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements. Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance. Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area. Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses. Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures. Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers. Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances. Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies. Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution. Provide road information to assist motorists. Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process. Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters. Prepare written statistical and/or narrative reports and documents. Show less

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  Eastern Reservoir Services

  May 2007 - Aug 2009

  Operations Manager

  Provided site supervision for natural gas well-sites in remote locations through all stages of production and development. Supervised multiple crews providing shift work at various locations. Handled inventory management for millions of dollars worth of equipment. Analyzed problems and provided workable solutions within established company and safety guidelines. Gathered and compiled data from multiple sources into one document which was then emailed to customers on a daily basis. Analyzed data for accuracy and completeness. Organized work, set priorities and meet deadlines while working with scheduling requirements for multiple locations with multiple shifts. Utilized the principles of Quality Management/Quality Assurance. Created and maintained a computerized record system retaining all billing invoices for the current work locations. Utilized a computer to enter data for the purposes of creating daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Daily office operation such as scheduling meetings and timekeeping. Directed operations for rig/up and rig/down of work sites. Operated specialized equipment in a highly hazardous environment. Worked various schedules in extreme environments. Show less

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  Affordable Cruises

  Jan 2009 - now

  Owner / Travel Agent

  Owner and operator of Affordable Cruises, a cruise specific Travel Agency in Three Rivers, MI.

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  Michigan Air National Guard

  May 2009 - May 2013

  Paralegal
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  Michigan Works

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Case Manager

  Provide Case Management of clients participating in the Jobs Education and Training Program administered by Lake Michigan College for the Michigan Department of Human Services. Ensured data accuracy and updated filing for each client. Organize work, set priorities and met deadlines while working in an office environment. Prepared reports, narratives and other documents detailing clients participation with the program. Created, manipulated, updated and electronic files and forms on a multitude of computer programs. Researched potential problems, analyzed the data and made recommendations on changes which would improve the program. Utilized a computer to enter data daily which was used to create monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Daily office operation such as scheduling meetings and timekeeping. Responded to requests for information ensuring all privacy laws are followed. Conducted Triage meetings to discuss and determine clients non-participation with the program and impose sanctions against their State of Michigan welfare assistance. Instructed classes of participants in Job Search related activities and documents. Created numerous lectures in electronic format (Power Point) for training clients in employment search related subjects. Served as the backup Program Manager during the absence of the permanent Program Manager. Show less

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  Kinexus: Economy, Workforce, Community

  Oct 2012 - now

  I serve as the service center manager for the Dowagiac and Paw Paw Michigan Works! offices. I provide direct supervision of a staff of 10 Talent Development Specialists, Talent Enrollment Specialist and AARP Staff. Ensure compliance in administering PATH, TAA, WIA, SNAP and Wagner-Peyser Programs.

  • Program Performance Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Talent Development Manager

    Oct 2012 - now