Chad Laswell

*** * *** ****** *** #* Urbana, IL *1801 Phone: 217-***-**** Email: actf45@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective: In one word: Science

I am intrinsically motivated to always perform at my maximum potential for my work, as that is how I derive self actualization. My ultimate dream job is to work at a major world laboratory such as CERN; therefore my work ethic may be put to best use to aide humanity in the pursuit of innovative research.

Employment Experience:

Smart Source Incorporated 2013 - Current

3813 Illinois Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174

Computer Systems Engineer - Installed, reinstalled, upgraded, diagnosed, troubleshot, erased, imaged, and maintenance kiosks, POS systems, along with various other computing and networking devices.

On Site Project Manager - Managed on-site projects employing leadership and synergy techniques refined from years of practice. Organized projects for efficiency, and diagnosed, troubleshot, erased, imaged, and maintenance kiosks and other computing and networking devices. Ensured the completion of projects within the target time-frame.

Simplified Computers Incorporated 2014 – 2015

901 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL, 61820 217-***-****

Sales / IT Helpdesk / In-House Repair Technician - Facilitated sales. Organized projects, and managed time sensitive tasks. Phone and On-site IT support. Helped customers over the phone and on-site with computer issues. Started in very high stress roles. Given additional responsibilities.

Project Manager - Managed 3 very high profile projects along with countless day to day projects. The largest annual project was entrusted entirely to me as the normal project manager was out on an injury. I lead the team seamlessly until he recovered fully.

Interim Shipping and Receiving Manager - Managed shipping and receiving while the regular manager was out on leave for a week, and then subsequently on his days off. Learned and followed systematic approach for shipping and receiving. Performed flawlessly.

Interim Assistant Store Manager - Helped manage the store while the store manager was on vacation. This was a very daunting task on top of my already heavy workload. Repaired business relationships, and worked over 80 hours at peek. Performed flawlessly

Assistant Weekend Manager - Assisted the weekend manager directly with operations. Arrived 1-2 hours before opening and often stayed late on a Saturday night out of necessity. Resolved upset customers, and carefully followed procedure systematically.

Consultant / Operations / Programmer - Before departing the company I left a lasting legacy with many improvements in efficiency both from streamlining employee work algorithms, creating programs for routine operations, simplifying, and updating policies.

University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign 2012-2014

Champaign, IL 217-***-****

Web Administrator – Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership - Web Administrator for Office of Community College Research and Leadership department, (OCCRL) website. Organize, design, customize, and update OCCRL website. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, and upgrade computing technology necessary for sustaining OCCRL website. Integrating PHP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript code with WordPress. Manage 7 Listservs. Write and rewrite apps for WordPress to maintain security standards.

Computer Technician / Lab Technician - Office of Computer Services – Illinois Natural History Survey - Maintained computers and networks in Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS). Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lab technology for INHS. Designed, built, upgraded, formatted, diagnosed, repaired, and rebuilt computers, printers, cameras and other vital lab technology. Answer emails, use a homebrew ticket system, and offer remote assistance and tech support to INHS researchers.

Education Experience:

University of Illinois (UIUC) 2010 - Current

Study of Electrical Engineering and Physics

Extracurricular: Triangle Fraternity - professional and social Fraternity for Engineers, Architects, and Scientists.

Awards: 2nd place for Engineering Open House.

Richland Community College (RCC) 2005 - 2011 Study of Mechanical Engineering, Math, and Physics

Extracurricular: Fitness Club, Mathletes Awards: Academic Excellence Award

Argenta-Oreana High School (AOHS) 2000 - 2004

High School Diploma, Weighted in Science

Extracurricular: Football, Weight Lifting, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Scholastic Bowl, Track & Field, and founded Computer Club.

Awards: Various Varsity Sports Awards and Medals

Employment Experience (Continued):

University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign 2011- 2012

Urbana, IL 217-***-****

Tier-2 IT – Engineering Campus - Integrated peripherals for custom lab setups. Trained new Tier 2 employees. Installed Microsoft Lync systems for majority of engineering campus. Maintained technology adhering to safety and security regulations. Maintained two offices: One in the physics building, and another in the mechanical engineering building. Assembled new, and upgraded existing computer laboratories. Prepared and deployed computer equipment for use in the field. Aided Graduate students in engineering with invention, maintained, and repair of highly customized Linux based research systems, without compromising network security.

Helium Liquefier Technician – Loomis laboratory of Physics and Materials Research Laboratory - Managed liquefier lab. Made scientific measurements and calculations. Dispensed liquid helium and nitrogen employing rigid safety guidelines. Given additional hours for outstanding performance. Eventually promoted to IT job within building for outstanding performance and dedication.

Richland Community College 2010- 2011

Decatur, IL 217-***-****

Science and Math Tutor - Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Algebra, Instructed regular weekly and biweekly Physics Study Groups. Prepared Lectures, Answered Questions, Test preparation, helped with homework.

U.S. Department of Defense 2003-2009

Food Scientist (92-G) – US Army - Illinois Army National Guard - Instructed classes on food science and safety. Cleaned, maintained, and organized kitchen. Prepared regularly scheduled meals, often independently. Planned menus, ordered ingredients.

Calvary Scout (19-D) – US Army – Illinois Army National Guard - Instructed classes, Maintained HMMWV’s (Humvee) and 2.5 ton trucks, and other service vehicles and equipment. Maintained, operated, and tested GPS units, Night Vision equipment, weapons, and other field equipment. Prepared lectures on Land Navigation Training and administered training exercises. Leadership experience, employed teamwork and synergy techniques. Aided other sectors within brigade with their operations when caught up on my duties. Maintained the highest standards of safety.

Experienced

Proficient

Fluent

XML

Office VB scripts & macros

Excel formulas

Linux Kernel development

MathML

C and assembly programming languages

C++

HTML

Windows Administration

Android SDK

Basic

LaTex

Kernel editing

Java / JavaScript

Windows scripting

TI calculator programming

Python

Arduino Development

Unix Scripting

Shell/PowerShell Scripting

Active Directory Administration

OSX troubleshooting

Linux Administration

IBM Tivoli

SAS coding

Winplot

Oracle VirtualBox

VMware – ESXi commands

SPSS

ESRI ArcGIS

Autodesk Software

Lasers

High energy physics equipment

Microsoft Hyper V 2012

Wolfram Mathmatica,

WxMaxima

Analog Signal Processing

Intel IoT Development

High Voltage Systems

MathType

Wordpress

Digital Systems

Microsoft Applications

Raspberry PI Development

PCB design.

Skills & Specialties:

Note: This is humble and arbitrary list of skills. The actual list would take up far too much real estate on this CV.

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