Assistant Sales
Resume:
Michael Dante Machado
McKinney, TX 75070
To Whom This May Concern:
I am excited to present this resume in regards to the Research Assistant. This is an excellent
opportunity for me to demonstrate my lifelong ambition, knowledge and experience perfectly
suited for a successful employee. I am currently self-employed as a General Contractor
emphasizing in home improvement and repairs. In the past three years I was employed at
Lowe’s Home Improvement Center as a Cabinet/Appliance Sales Specialist. This is a change
from my profession as a Biologist when I moved to Dallas from California. Before I moved, I
was employed at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and worked there as a Photo Caravan
Guide and Elephant Keeper for five years. I graduated from San Diego State University with a
B.S. degree in Biology. My personal experiences includes a wide range of jobs including:
Wildlife artist and Sculpture, Personal Trainer, Professional Baseball Player for the Colorado
Rockies, and I lived in Kenya for a year at Mount Angel Primary School, where I did volunteer
work as a Teacher and worked for Kenya Wildlife Service’s and the Giraffe Center. As a result,
my aspiration, education and experience working with children and adults has prepared me for
my future career with your company. My goal is to secure this challenging position where I can
use my knowledge, experience and determination to be a successful at all job duties.
My academic work and professional experiences has prepared me with the strength and
knowledge in various subjects entirely suitable for this position such as: Biology,
communication training, data entry training, chemistry, computer science training with Mac and
PC, laboratory training, math and management training.
Please hire me for this qualifying position. This is an excellent opportunity for me to demonstrate
my appreciation, experience and knowledge suitable in becoming a successful employee with
great honor.
Thank you for your consideration. For more detailed information please refer to the enclosed
resume. I look forward in meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Michael Dante Machado
Enclosure: resume
Resume
Michael D. Machado
5411 Briar Ridge Circle,
McKinney, TX 75070
Objective: My objective is the secure a challenging position where I can use my knowledge and
experience perfectly suited for a successful employee with great honor. I would be a great asset
for your company at any position given.
Work Experiences: My work experiences include a wide range of influential jobs which has
provided me with the experience and professionalism I need to fulfill your job description.
03/07-06/10 Lowe’s Home Improvement, 6011 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, Texas 75209.
• Appliance and Kitchen Cabinet Sales Specialist. Assisted customers with
questions and answers on many aspects of home improvement and repairs.
Level II certified in kitchen design and appliances. I was the top 20 in overall
sales for the company in 2009 and 2010.
06/01-06/06 Zoological Society of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San Diego California.
• Train Operator Guide/Driver. Operated a fixed monorail train and conducted
an educational and entertaining tour about the park’s exhibits and personal
experiences in Africa.
• Photo Caravan Guide and Driver. I participated in various activities with our
guest such as an educational guide conducting tours about the parks animals
and exhibits, giraffe feeding and rhino feeding.
• Elephant Keeper. I assisted Keepers with various elephant husbandry
activities, elephant training and performer at the elephant training show.
01/98-12/98 Kenya wildlife Services, PO box 40241, Nairobi, Kenya.
African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (Kenya) LTD. Giraffe Center.
• Volunteer Assistant with the Rhino Rescue Unit at Lake Nakuru National
Park. Assisted Game Wardens in rhino surveillance and tracking patrols.
• Student Assistant with Veterinary Unit at KWS headquarters. I assisted with
vet interventions and the translocations of wildlife species.
• Educational Assistant and Researcher on the Rothschild’s giraffe. I lectured
and answered questions for school children and tourist on information about
the Giraffe Center and educational goals in conservation.
03/02-07/03 Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies, La Jolla, California.
• Animal Laboratory Technician. I worked in the vivarium as an Animal Care
Technician. My primary responsibilities were the care, feeding and handling
of isolated rate and mice with immunodeficiency’s and diseases. Additionally,
I was accountable for the strict cleaning and maintenance schedule of the
vivarium including dangerous biological hazards such as viruses and harmful
chemicals.
08/00-05/01 San Diego State University, Ornithology Department, California.
• Laboratory Assistant. I assisted Dr. Kevin burns with his post doctorate on the
evolutionary relationship between Western Tanagers. My primary
responsibilities include the following: chelex extractions, running gels,
polymerase chain reactions (PCR), DNA sequences and lab maintenance.
02/96-12/97 Center for Sports Medicine, 8010 Frost St. San Diego, California.
• Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer. I assisted members with programs and
guidelines about exercise and nutrition. A.C.E. and C.P.R. certified.
06/99-06/00 Mission Gorge Animal Hospital, San Diego, California.
• Veterinarian Assistant. I was involved in various animal care and building
maintenance activities such as: surgeries, blood analysis, fecal exams,
autoclave, care for hospitalized dogs and cats, grooming, feeding and cleaning
of facility.
06/92-08/94 Colorado Rockies, Denver, Colorado 80290.
• Professional Baseball Player. I participated in the minor league organization
and played three seasons with the Chandler Rockies in Chandler Arizona.
Education: B.S. degree in Biology with an emphasis in Zoology at San Diego State University.
My educational background includes diverse selections of subjects suitable for many positions.
08/96-06/01 San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
• Completion in the following upper and lower division classes: Animal
Behavior, Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, Calculus I&II, Cellular and
Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Ecology, Entomology,
Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Evolution of Marine Mammals, Genetics,
Geography, Herpetology, Mammology, Medical Terminology, Marine
Invertebrate biology, Marine Mammal Training, Organic Chemistry,
Ornithology, Plant Physiology, Physics I&II.
01/98-07/98 Kenyatta University, Department of Zoology, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Completion of two upper division classes: Ichthyology and Biostatistics.
06/94-06/95 Grossmont Community College, El Cajon, California.
• Completion of lower division classes: Algebra I&II, Art, English, Geometry,
Literature, Philosophy, Spanish, Trigonometry.
09/91-06/92 Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California.
• Completion of lower division classes: Algebra, Chemistry, Exercise
Physiology, Health, Music and one season of College Baseball.
09/88-06/91 Antioch Senior High School, Antioch, California.
• Completion of college preparation courses including: Art, Chemistry, Physics,
English, Math, Biology and other college preparation classes.
Specialized Skills and Competencies: The specialized skills that may benefit my experience at
your company includes: Knowledge and ability to communicate and answer questions,
knowledge and experience working with a broad and diverse group of people. I present the self-
determination that makes me dedicated, patient, motivated, honest, proud and confident with full
of energy. I have an all around professional image, punctual and very successful completing
multiple and difficult duties.
References: Available upon request.
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