James Slagle
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Objective
To apply my education, technical & electronic project experience, in
the position of a Computer Hardware Technician to share innovative
ideas, complete projects quickly and efficiently, and improve customer
satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science degree - Computer Electronics Engineering
Technology
ITT Technical Institute, Norfolk, VA
Graduate Jun. 2010
( AC/DC Electronics ( Control Systems (
Electronic Devices
( Digital Electronics ( Communication Systems (
Networking Concepts
( Microprocessors (Computer Programming
Accomplishments:
( Received Honors for the 2009 summer quarter for maintaining a
GPA of 3.5 or higher
( Received Highest Honors for the 2008 fall, 2008 winter, and
2009 winter quarters for maintaining a GPA of 3.8 or higher
Summary of Proficiencies
( Skillful in using Windows 2000/XP, Vista, Microsoft Office
(Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
( Proficient in operating oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters,
and Programmable Logic Controllers
( Experienced in operating general hand tools, power drills, and
soldering irons
( Excellent written and oral communication skills
( Successful as a team member, on an individual basis, and with
a variety of management styles
Electronic Project Experience
Traffic Control System - ITT Technical Institute
Active team member that analyzed a four-way traffic light that
utilizes an 8051 Microprocessor, dissected the program written
in assembler code, and compared the code to a schematic,
designed a PowerPoint and gave a presentation explaining the
gathered information.
Electronic Dice - ITT Technical Institute
Constructed an electronic dice that integrates various resistors
and capacitors, LED's, Integrated Circuits, a push button, and a
9-volt battery on a circuit board by using a soldering iron.
Completed the project in two hours by following a schematic and
detailed instructions.
Microphone and Speaker using Fiber Optics - ITT Technical Institute
Built a communications device that uses fiber optic cables, a
microphone, a speaker, various resistors and capacitors, and a
slide switch to alternate inputs between the microphone and a
preset tone. Used a soldering iron to integrate the components
on a circuit board and completed the project within two hours.
Programmable Logic Controller Operation - ITT Technical Institute
Solved/designed circuits to control the operations of various
control systems by using RS Logix' different components
(counters, timers, latches, input switches, and output devices)
and a Programmable Logic Controller.
Direct Customer Service Experience
Portable Electronics Customer Specialist
Best Buy, Waco, TX
Nov. 2009 to Present
Interact with customers to provide and process information in
response to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and
services, and work as a member of a team to professionally
merchandise product
( Received Employee of the Month for March 2010
References for
James Slagle
Dr. John H. Spurlin, Instructor - School of Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute
863 Glenrock Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
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Mr. Chuck Crew, Chair - School of Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute
863 Glenrock Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
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Mr. Benjamin Atienza - Portable Electronics Supervisor
Best Buy
217 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-***-**** ************@**.***
Mr. Brandon Entsminger
1059 Orange Street
Buena Vista, VA 24416
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Mr. Nicholas Santomassimo
183 Fanny Barger Road
Natural Bridge, 24578
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