1. PATRICK W. MERKEL
2909 Shorewood McHenry, Illinois 60050 ♦ (815)344-9861 ♦ rickm58@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
I am a professional but very personable individual. I am a team player with extensive experience in
customer relations, organizational skills and administrative management. I have a natural ability to
build rapport and put people at ease, even in stressful circumstance. I have some experience in
various computer programs. I have a passion for continued learning and I continually seek to better
myself, my family and my workplace. I do my best to exceed set goals, walk in my integrity and
strive to make a difference.
EDUCATION:
Marian Central High School Woodstock, Il / McHenry West Campus McHenry, Il
Data Processing; Marketing & Distribution; Film Studies
McHenry County College Crystal Lake, Illinois
Ornamental Horticulture, Photography
Midwestern Broadcasting School Chicago, Illinois
Certification
Second City Players Workshop Training Center / ETC Secondary Training
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
D’Andrea’s Banquets & Conference Center Crystal Lake, IL Bartender November 2005 - Present
Contact person: Pam Kirnbauer Office Manager
 Set Up Bar And Close out
 Service Customers
 In Charge of Cash Register
 Help Kitchen, Food Servers/Service
Rita Corporation Crystal Lake, Illinois July 2013 – August 2015
Material handler/Certified Forklift Operator
Contact Person: Lori Anderson H.R.
 Organizing product for shipment
 Loading/Unloading Trucks

2. Scotts Lawn Service Elgin, Illinois Lawn technician March 2004 – August 2010
Contact Person: Shaun Johnson Manager
TruGreen Chemlawn Carpentersville, Illinois
Contact Person: Gail Minich
 Manage Route / Daily Contact with clients
 Treat Lawns
 Diagnose problems /Formulate treatment plan
McMahon Movers / Mayflower Crystal Lake, Illinois Driver/Mover August 1999 – March 2004
Contact Person: Randy Erd Owner
 Moving household / Commercial goods in a safe and professional manner
Federal Express Cary, Illinois Sortmaster/Flow Coordinator March 1993 – August 1999
Contact Person: Jennifer Kress
 Set up operation of Tracking Equipment
 Computer data entry
 Paper trail for containers going onto plane
 Coordinate with ramp agents at O’Hare International Airport
 Reload & end of shift reports
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports (bicycling, swimming); Music
POINTS OF INTEREST: I have never been afraid to try something new or of hard work and for a
period of my life I’ve had adventurous employment in the movie industry
experiencing work on films such as Ground Hog Day, Backdraft,
Home Alone; the first Gladiator and Captain Ron among others.
Through this time I learned not only some of the ins and outs but also
behind the scenes workings as well as perserverance, rejection, acceptance
and trust. I’ve carried these life lessons with me ever since.
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