2401 Crispell Road Zakary D.

Schaefer
Clarklake, MI 49234 zakschaefer@yahoo.com
(512-694-9014)

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Science (3.96 GPA) Major: Integrated Sciences
Magna cum laude Minor: Education

Jackson College (Final Semester) Jackson, Michigan

Associate in Applied Science - Nursing (3.93 GPA) Major: Nursing
Student Liaison Representative
High Honors

EXPERIENCE
Nurse Extern – Emergency Department Aug. 2019 – Present
Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital Jackson, MI

 Work with a collaborative team to provide excellent emergency services

 Start IVs, draw lab-work, perform EKGs, and perform other tasks of an ED TCA
 Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers of various disciplines
 Treat all patients with respect and dignity regardless of their age, race, socioeconomic status,
and mental health status

Service Staff – Floor Manager – Lead Bartender Oct. 2017– June 2019
Grand River Brewery Jackson, MI

 Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers and colleagues

 Multitasked and problem solved in high-volume brewery/craft cocktail establishment
 Led front of the house staff as part-time floor manager leading up to nursing school
 Developed cocktail recipes, maintained bar ordering and inventory, and trained new staff

8th Grade Science Teacher / Basketball Coach Aug. 2016 – July 2017
Simon Middle School Kyle, TX

 Collaborated with 1st year co-teacher in developing SIM-based science curriculum

 Focused on building positive relationships with at-risk students at our Title I school
 Used PBIS in the classroom and hallways to reinforce positivity in education
 Participated in the Campus Leadership Team to provide feedback to administration
 Coached 8th grade girls’ basketball, focusing on teamwork and resilience

New Zealand Work and Travel Sept. 2015 – May 2016

Electoral Administrator for Electoral Commission (~ 2 months) Wellington, New Zealand
Wwoofing for Reg Turner and Simon Hantler (~ 1 month)
Hiking and Site-seeing (~ 5 months)

 Extracted, scanned, and reviewed votes during two referendums (New Zealand’s New Flag)
 Provided input to managers in developing efficient systems
 Helped train new employees on work stations during second referendum
 Wwoofing: Maintained Reg Turner’s (Song of the Tui) and Simon Hantler’s organic properties
2401 Crispell Road Zakary D. Schaefer
Clarklake, MI 49234 zakschaefer@yahoo.com
(512-694-9014)

4th Grade Teacher Aug. 2014 – July 2015

Colvin Run Elementary Vienna, VA

 Created a comfortable, practical classroom for students

 Incorporated Level IV curriculum into a Gen. Ed. classroom (scaffolding when needed)
 Collaborated with five other 4th grade teachers (two Gen. Ed., three AAP)
 Utilized Google Apps into class projects -- essays, journals, slideshows
 Taught all core subjects and developed Guided Math and Guided Reading/Writing blocks

English Teacher (South Korea) Mar. 2012- Mar. 2013

KPS- Korea Poly School Cheonan, South Korea

 Educated 2nd – 7th grade ESL Korean Students

 Taught vocabulary, social studies, debate, science, reading, project-based learning, and writing
 Collaborated with ten other teachers in developing lesson plans
 Prepared for and taught seven classes a day, each lasting one hour
 Taught after-school debate classes for students entering debate competitions

Service Staff (Seasonal) Intermittently 2008 - present

Cherry Creek Winery/Sleeping Bear Microbrewery Brooklyn, MI

 Tended a wine and cider bar

 Educated customers on the creation and flavors of wine and ciders
 Maintained a clean work environment
 Assisted in any necessary physical activity during band nights

Resident Manager July 2007 – Jan. 2009

Precision Property Management Wyoming, MI

 Organized and managed 60-70 tenants in 20 + units

 Advertised units and signed contracts with suitable tenants
 Collected rent checks and organized deposits using Microsoft Excel
 Mediated disputes between tenants
 Collaborated with other managers on property oversight

ACTIVITIES

BASA after-school instructor (Basketball, Running) – 2015

KEEN volunteer (Sunday sports activities for handicapped students) - 2015
High school basketball referee – MHSAA (2004 – 2012)
Student Representative – Jackson College Fall 2019 Nursing Cohort
Avid runner, hiker, and fisherman
2401 Crispell Road Zakary D. Schaefer
Clarklake, MI 49234 zakschaefer@yahoo.com
(512-694-9014)

REFERENCES
Jessica Bammer Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Injury Prevention Coordinator Jackson, MI 49201
Trauma Team Work: 517-205-7047
Cell: 517-945-4591
Jbammer2@hfhs.org

Patricia Lawrence Jackson College

Nursing Faculty Jackson, MI 49201
Cell: 517-605-1573
lawrencpatricid@jccmi.edu

John Burtka Grand River Brewery

Owner/President Jackson, MI
Cell: 517-937-4272
jburtka@hotmail.com

Julie M Ballow Jackson College

Assistant Professor of Nursing Jackson, MI
Cell: 734-368-0678
bullingjuliem@jccmi.edu

Alyssa Hartley Henry Ford Allegiance

Clinical Unit Leader Jackson, MI
Cell: 517-398-3095
Ahartle1@hfhs.org

Marina Martinez-Kratz Jackson College

Professor of Nursing Jackson, MI 49201
Off: 517-798-8556
martinemarinar@jccmi.edu