O B J E C T I V E
Full Time Employment
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Professional involvement with Cad/Cam, NC, and CNC steel fabricating
machinery
and equipment since 1969. Excellent mechanical skills.Experience in
automotive,
trucking, marine, and industrial areas. Knowledge of machine shop
operations. Competent computer skills in hardware and software
manipulation.Design and
fabrication abilities.Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
W O R K H I S T O R Y
Chicago Bullet Proof Eq. Co. 6/1968- 8/1985
OEM. of physical security barriers and partitions. Founded by my
grandfather in
the 1920's. He started with a small line shop in Chicago glazing early
automobiles.
Discovering the properties of laminated glass first for safety and then for
bullet
resistancy.The business was later developed by my father and uncle into the
foremost manufacturer of of walls, doors, windows, and pass thru devices,
for
the Currency Exchange Industry, Bank Vault Perimeters, Hardened Embassies,
and anywhere large amounts of valuables are stored. I learned to operate a
" mild steel plate shear,
press brakes, punch presses, stamping presses,drill presses, a vertical
mill, a horizontal lathe,
welders,grinders, band saws, cold saws.overhead cranes, fork lifts, and to
teach others
how to use them safely.
Mechanic, Ohlendorf Restorations. 10/1986-10/1991
Restorer of antique automobiles. Primarily pre 1930's are completely
disassembled.
All parts are cleaned, repaired where necessary, painted to show quality,
and then
reassembled. Many of the cars I worked on are one of a kind and some are
consistent show winners.
Sales Technician, G&E Sales Corp.Inc. 1/1992-7/ 1995
A retail sales outlet for semi truck parts and all types of air and
hydraulic hoses.
I was responsible for phone and over the counter sales. Duplicating or
repairing
all types of hydraulic hoses, brake lines,air lines and ordering of special
parts.
Inventorying incoming parts and shipping special orders. I learned much
about
sales at the retail level and the trucking industry.
Owner/Operator, Aware Care Inc. 8/ 1995-Present
Marine Textile Fabricators. Covers, complete enclosures including
roof,side curtains, stern curtains, and upholstry repairs and
replacements,for the marine industry. The market includes boats of all
sizes from small trailerables,to large cruising yachts. We also provide
custom embroidery on cover fabrics and garments.
E D U C A T I O N
High School, Diploma, Marist High School
1971
No Degree, St.Gregory's College 1972
No Degree, Moraine Valley C.C. 1973
Food Service Sanitation Cert. 3 Credit Hrs.
1996
Bachelors Degree, Business Management Almeda University 2005
Robert L. Carstens Jr.
27752 Kirsten Rd.
Monee, Illinois 60449
E-Mail: abigdg@r.postjobfree.com