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SALMAN SAEED

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Cell Ph. 310-***-**** *****.******@****.***

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

UNISMOG. Culver City, CA 2012 - 2013

Smogs Just Smogs. Santa Monica, CA 2012 - 2012

Smog Star. Los Angeles, CA 2009 - 2011

Smog Masters. Hawthorne, CA 2008 - 2008

Smog Technician (Advance Emission Specialist)

I was employed by the above mentioned employers as a smog technician, and my job involved testing,

inspecting, and certifying emission control systems installed in various vehicles. I’m licensed to Inspect,

test, repair, and certify emission control system.

• Smog technicians must be licensed, which required me going through a specialized examination

designed to test my aptitude and knowledge in the field.

• I went through training courses in these areas Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine

Performance, Advanced Engine Performance, Basic/Advance Clean Air Car Course at a institute

approved by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) for one year.

• I can demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of vehicle engines and emission

controls, new automotive technologies, ability to identify each vehicle by year, make, model,

and certification status.

• I’m able to operate emission test equipment and diagnostic equipment, ability to perform

complete and accurate functional and emission tests on the wide variety of vehicles in the Smog

Check Program.

• Familiarity with California State laws and regulation in regards to smog check program, and

correctly determine the need for inspection, type of inspection, and inspection procedures.

• As a professional technician, I’m also responsible to keep the customer informed, do only work

that has been authorized by the customer. Keep a written record of all work, and give copies of

work orders, final invoices, and vehicle inspection report to the customer.

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Allied Nationwide Security, Inc. Reseda, CA 2006 – 2008

Security Officer

In my former employment role as security officer, I was directly responsible for the safety of employees

and the protection of intellectual and material property. To successfully perform this role it is necessary

to know the procedures and protocol established by the company, i.e.,

• Learning new methods for security and implementing those methods .For instance, this

information was helpful in competently patrolling industrial and commercial premises to

prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.

• Furthermore, following policies and procedures when answering alarm calls, and investigating

disturbances demonstrated my actualization of these procedures. I monitored and authorized

entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and

maintain security of premises.

• I wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage,

theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

These procedures were not only necessary in competently performing the role, but also in its application

for the training of new employees of which I played an instrumental role.

Gold Rush. Huntsville, AL 2005 – 2006

Salesperson

As a salesperson, my main objective was always to give the customers a pleasant shopping experience

and offer them assistance in making their purchase.

• From the moment customers enter the store, I was there to greet them warmly and offer expert

assistance on their jewelry selections. Jewelry purchase is often a painstaking process, and I

made it a point always exercises patience with people who are not knowledgeable and are

indecisive.

• One of the greatest assets I possess in dealing with people is being a good listener. One method

I learned of maintaining this level of quality interaction is to work towards understanding their

point of view. This patience is overtly communicated to others by maintaining eye contact,

nodding and saying, "I see", or "I understand." This clarification really helps other people to

know that you are there to assist and are truly listening and not just hearing what they have to

say. Solution formation and problem resolution also involves asking the right questions to gain

more detailed insight rather than to be in an empty ploy to make a sale.

• As a salesperson, it is possible that you do not carry exactly what the customer wants. This is

when offering alternatives is highly encouraged and a practice I employ on a regular basis - not

just in the context of sales, but in all kinds of human interaction I engage myself in.

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EDUCATION

High School. Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

- Certificate – 2003

College of Information and Technology. Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

- Certification – 2005

Inglewood Community Adult School. Inglewood, CA

- High School Equivalency Certification – 2009

Abram Friedman Occupational Center. Los Angeles, CA

- Certifications - 2008

El Camino College. Torrance, CA

Major: Administration of Justice

- Still Studying

- Successfully Completed PC 832 Arrests and Fireamrs

INTERESTS

- Biking, working out at the gym, playing basketball, and playing and watching cricket.

- Reading books and watching political, sports and technology news. Watching action, romantic

and suspense movies, and watching documentaries.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

- I can speak, read, and write Urdu

- I can speak Punjabi

- I can speak, read, and write Pashto

- I can speak, read, and write English

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