I entered the workforce in a part-time capacity in 1975 while a sophomore in Zion Benton Township High School. I've worked in banking, food service, hotel management, retail sales and for 36 years for the U. S. Government, Department of the Defense, retiring in 2014. I currently work in property management but am always open to new opportunities. Work Experience:U. S. Government, Department of DefenseOctober 1978 to November 2014Private Industry Experience:Rook's Restaurant, May 1975 to April 1976 Support staff (part-time)Chandler's Inc., April 1976 to October 1976 Sales Associate, Inventory Manager (part-time)Zion State Bank & Trust Co., October 1976 to May 1980 Bookkeeper, Teller, New Accounts RepresentativeWaukegan Food Mart, May 1978 to December 1980 Cashier, Inventory Manager, Security (part-time)American Hairlines Beauty Shop, Sept 1980 to June 1982OwnerWaukegan Travelodge, May 1981 to May 1984 Desk Clerk, Night Auditor (part-time)Henry's Formalwear Inc., December 1983 to September 1990 Store Manager, Lakehurst MallTuxedo's by Formal Affair, July 1988 to June 1990OwnerService Merchandise, September 1990 to December 1990 Jewelery Sales (seasonal)City of Zion, Special Census Div., June 1995 to August 1995 Administrative support (temporary project)TUN-DU-REE, Magic of the Indian Grill/Fynn's Bar and Grill, May 2013 to June 2014OwnerProperty Management Administrator, December 2014 to presentJune 2003 to Present - National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)2005 to Present - President, Lake County Chapter # 04412009 to 2013 - Treasurer, Illinois Federation2017 to 2019 - President, Illinois Federation