Eric Polder
Chicago, IL *****
Career Objective:
I want to secure a full time position utilizing an assortment of skills that I gained throughout my work history as an automotive mechanic and entrepreneur
Work History:
• 2002 – Present, Neighborhood Entrepreneur, self-employed, remodeled homes, drywall installation, tiling, masonry work, window installation, resurfacing wood flooring, plumbing, and electrical, etc... Runs a successful window service to local business.
• 2008 - 2009, Material Handler, Contour Saws Inc. 1217 Thacker Des Plaines, IL, steel coils loader to a laser welding machines which welded hardened steel wire to coils resulting in production of saw blades for reciprocating power tools. Also performed preventative maintenance on laser welding machines.
• 1996 – 2002, Transmission Rebuilder, United Transmissions 7460 N. Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL-Removed, rebuilt, installed, troubleshooter in automotive transmissions.
• 1995 – 1996, Master Technician, Askai International, Rostov-On-Don, Russia-Traveled under contract to Russia to teach Russian Automotive Technicians current automotive technology which resulted in the implementation and launching of American automotive dealership facilities and sales outlets.
• 1992 – 1995, Transmission Rebuilder, Gold Cup Transmissions, Des Plaines, IL-Troubleshoot, rebuild, installed automotive transmissions as necessary.
• 1991- 1992, Transmisson Rebuider, Trancor Transmissions, Chicago, IL-Removed, rebuilt, installed automotive transmissions as necessary.
• 1989 - 1991-National Transmissions, Chicago, IL-Removed, rebuilt installed automotive transmissions.
• 1988 - 1989-Flash Automotive Wreckers, Inc.-Inside Sales and automotive parts representavie.
Education:
• 1987 to 1988-Lincoln College of Technology, Norridge, IL-Diploma in Automotive and Diesel Technology graduated in top percentile of class.
• Charles Allen Prosser Vocational High School, Chicago, IL-Career related courses including machine shop with emphasis on tool and die technology.
Volunteer Work;
• Salvation Army holiday help, assisted in organizing neighborhood block parties, 26th ward Committeeman to register new voters.
References furnished upon request.