Terrel A. Caston
Scottsdale, AZ-630-***-**** - *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Over 4 years of experience as a tank mechanic specializing in electronic equipment repair and installation. Hard working and will strive great bounds to achieve goals.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Skilled With:
Experience With:
Operation of:
Software:
Electronic function
Schematics
MC9S12 microcontroller
Microsoft Word
Digital logic
Test equipment
AC/DC power supplies
Microsoft Excel
Assembly Language
Circuit Analysis
Function generator
LogicX Pro
Control wiring
Troubleshooting
Oscilloscope
Visual Studio
Transistor Operations
C/C++
PLC
Eclipse
EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ
GPA: 3.36, Dean’s List
CLASS PROJECTS
Senior Project
Lucky 7 Team Leader 12/2014-06/2015
Lead a team to achieving People’s Choice Award for senior project at DeVry Phoenix.
Created Lucky 7 a logical color sequence game a month in advance to the due date.
Helped program Arduino Mega 2560 to control hardware functionality.
Helped design the final product and keep team on schedule.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ 4/2014-8/2015
Tutor
●Wrote detailed instructions for students to ensure they have guidelines for problems.
●Proficient in math related fields up to Calculus 3.
●Found efficient methods to help make library sorting quicker.
Game Stop, Bolingbrook, IL 10/2010 – 12/2014
Game Advisor
●Helped customers find games within their budget and were similar to their interests. Had several sales in which a customer has purchased 5 or more items totaling under $200.
●Sold membership cards and took in pre-orders on upcoming games. Held the store standard of 45% game pre-orders and 20% membership cards per transaction.
Siemens West Chicago, IL 12/2011-1/2013
PV Assembler
●Worked on the assembly line of power inverter cabinets for solar panels. Helped raise production by turning a 12 hour job into 3 hours by working efficiently.
●Assembled components with use of schematics and mechanical drawings. Specialized in custom orders for Sony and McDonalds. Read through bill of materials ensuring all proper components were installed then conducted point to point test.
●Cut and crimped wires up to 300mm with use of special tools. Used VFD chart to gage power wires to ensure that a safe product is shipped to the customer.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
SERVICE MEDALS AND AWARDS
Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 10/2007 – 09/2010
Tank Technician (Active Duty)
●Within one contract achieved the rank of Corporal E-4. Received meritorious promotion to the rank of E-4 for being the Barracks Enlisted Quarters Manager.
●Traveled overseas to Iraq for one 7 month term on a tank recovery team.
●Read schematics to troubleshoot electrical components. Soldered and repaired electrical circuit cards. Examine electrical components that come into the shop. Diagnosed and replaced parts.