Christopher E. Mushrush
1546A Hunt Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
Home (309) 451-8426
E-Mail: cemushr@ilstu.edu



  EXPERIENCE
August 1998 to Present ~ Graduate Assistant
Department of Economics, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
1999-2000: Primary instructor for Principles of Economics course.
1998-99 Responsible for running scheduled review sessions.  Primary grader for several classes.   Responsible for creation of homework sets.  Aid in the proctoring of examinations.
July 1998 to March 1999 ~ Customer Service Agent
Frontier Airlines, Central Illinois Regional Airport, Bloomington, IL
Provided various customer service duties such as baggage handling, gate operations, and ticketing operations.  Certified to perform Weight and Balance computations for Frontier.  Certified Ground Security Coordinator.
October 1996 to May 1998 ~ Systems Controller
755th Communications Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE
Responsible for maintaining a number of telecommunications systems including IDNX, Timeplex, Telenex Matrix, and Ground Wave Networks.  Performed network technician duties such as programming trunk groups, extensions, and assigning numbers to over thirty Lucent digital telephone switching systems.  Aided in training new personnel on station equipment and troubleshooting techniques.    Additional information here.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Skilled in computer setup, hardware and software installation, troubleshooting computer & network systems, ADNX/IDNX, Timeplex, MS-DOS 5.X/6.X, Windows 3.X and 95/98, MS Office, SPSS, and others.  Have knowledge of Cisco Routers, Unix, WordPerfect, MATHCAD, and many others.

LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION

National Association of Graduate and Professional Students
 Elected Midwest Regional Coordinator, November 1999 to Present.
Serve on Board of Directors.   Ensure the enaction of directives passed by the membership, including employment concerns, legislative concerns, funding issues, diversity issues, etc.    Provide policy direction to hired professional staff members.  Take part in strategic planning to ensure longevity of NAGPS.   Serve on fundraising and membership committees.  Run regional conferences.
Landmark Condominium Association, Normal, IL
Elected to Board of Directors, June 1999 to Present.
Elected Treasurer, July 1999
to Present
Attend monthly Board meetings.   Aid in conflict resolution with tenants.   Ensure financial responsibility for accounts totalling nearly $190,000.   Initiate legal action for accounts in arrears and act as primary liaison with accounting firm.
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
 August 1998 to Present
Pursuing Master of Science degree in Economics.  President of Graduate Students (1999). Search committee for Vice-President of Student Affairs.
 Air Education Training Command, Keesler AFB, MS
Completed Communications-Computer Systems Controller Course, September 1996
Graduated with a 92% average.  Shift leader for over 250 peers.
 Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Economics, May 1996
Responsible for bookkeeping and dispersal of nearly $5,000.00 as Treasurer of campus government.
U.S.A.F. Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
June 1991 - March 1994
Majored in computer science.  Responsible for over 100 computers and a network printer.   Helped upgrade computers for a new network.  Performed software maintenance.  Coordinated logistics and supplies for over one hundred cadets during Basic Cadet Training.