LAURENT L. MENYWEATHER
Houston, TX 77014
Phone: 512-***-**** (day)
Phone: 832-***-**** (eve)
E-mail: ********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Refrigeration Technician/Installer.
EDUCATION
MA Human Resource Management National University San Diego, CA. 1996
BS Environmental Science National University San Diego, CA 1987
AAS Degree of Air Condition and Refrigeration Technology Lone Star CC Houston, TX
Region IV Alternative Teacher Certification Program, CNET Master Training Specialist, HVAC
HVAC CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
AAS Degree HVAC Lone Star CC, Houston, TX 2016, HVAC Occupational
Entry Certificate, EPA Universal Certification, HFC-410A Handling, Recovery, &
Use, MVAC Technician Certified EPA 609, State of Texas Registered A/C &
Refrigeration Technician, HVAC and Refrigeration Commercial Servicing
COMPUTER SKILLS
JUMS Database, Windows-8, E-mail, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
TWIST/WIT D-BASES, GCCS, NTDS, ACDS
WORK EXPERIENCE
JM AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING 08/2014-Present
-Performing an internship with JM Air Conditioning and Heating gaining experience in
all aspects of HVAC Repair.
TEXAS DEPT. OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIALIST) 11/2005-Present
-Performed routine inspections, compliance inspections, complaint investigations.
-Served as training coordinator for DSHS Environmental Inspection Unit.
-Presented high quality power-point training presentations to groups of 40 co-workers.
-Maintained inventory and accountability of inspection equipment.
-Prepared descriptive and comprehensive reports of findings and submitted them for enforcement.
-Interpreted state and federal regulations and applied them to health code violations.
-Independently prepared weekly work-plan for compliance inspections/investigations.
-Key-entered, analyzed, and retrieved statistical information from database programs.
-Prepared and submitted monthly travel vouchers and hotel reimbursement.
-Responded in a timely manner to citizen requests, correspondence, e-mail, and phone inquiries.
-Prepared and assembled inspection checklists and inspection equipment.
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST & EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR) 04/2004- 08/2005
-Interviewed customers and matched their qualifications to employer’s job orders.
-Provided one-on-one instruction on resume writing and employment-app preparation.
-Conducted group explanation of programs & services administered by TWC.
-Scheduled, graded, and administered tests and posted test results.
-Assisted customers in computer software usage, faxing, & copying.
-Assessed client’s eligibility for federal and state workforce development services.
-Greeted & routed clients to the appropriate staff to ensure prompt quality service.
-Organized, recorded, & processed documents for routing to the appropriate agency.
HIGH POINT NORTH (HCDE) PROJECT ZENITH (TECHER) 09/2003-03/2004
-Provided instruction, guidance, and counseling to “At Risk” students grades 8th-12th
-Maintained strict discipline and effective classroom management.
-Prepared lesson plans and administered A-Plus Computer Guided Studies Program.
-Supervised student participation in service learning and community service activities.
-Maintained accurate attendance and academic records.
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (INSTRUCTOR)
08/1999–08/2003
-Provided instruction, guidance, and counseling to students grades 9the-12th..
-Coached the color-guard, rifle-team, and physical fitness team.
-Developed a speech curriculum and test materials & provided high quality instruction.
-Served as building assistant principal in the absence of the building assistant principal.
-Prepared lesson plans, testing, and created a learning centered classroom environment.
-Key-entered daily attendance and grade reports into the school’s database.
-Trained cadets in platoon-drill, squad-drill, and dismounted drill.
-Served as drill-meet evaluator for armed drill team & color-guard competition.
-Presented college preparatory and scholarship seminars to groups of 30 students.
-Supervised cadets participating in over 25 community service activities.
-Superior leadership and instruction resulted in the unit receiving Distinguished Unit Award.
-Managed JUMS, trained supply officers, and maintained accountability of instructional material.
UNITED STATES NAVY (SHIPBOARD DUTY) 03/1978-06/1999
-Leading Operations Specialist of 34 personnel assigned to Operations/Intelligence Division.
-Served as Ship’s Air Warfare Coordinator, ASW Evaluator, and CIC Watch Officer.
-Trained and supervised air controllers, air detectors, surface detectors, & track supervisors.
-Managed the ship’s communications & tactical data display & decision teams.
-Scheduled training requirements for over 500 personnel as Ship’s Training Officer.
-Presented operations and intelligence briefings to groups of 30 people.
-Managed the ships technical/tactical library consisting of over 1000 publications & instructions.
-Performed daily safety and cleanliness inspections of the division’s living & work-areas.
-Prepared and submitted weekly training, maintenance, and manpower reports to supervisors.
-Interpreted and disseminated operation plans, communications plans, and operations orders.
-Served a Safety Coordinator for the Operations Department.
-Conducted orientation for new crew-members.
-Performed over 2000 hours tactical-control of surveillance, helicopters, & fighter aircraft.
UNITED STATES NAVY (FLEET ASW TRAINING CENTER) 03/1978-06/1999
-Qualified CNET Master Training Specialist/Curriculum Development Coordinator.
-Served as an instructor and course supervisor for 9 instructors assigned to the ASTAC Course.
-As Officer of The Day supervised base operations and security for 1000 students and staff.
-Provided training that led to the graduation and certification over 300 tactical air controllers.
-Counseled students on academic performance and supervised remedial training.
-Administered weekly written and practical test modules.
-Developed a remedial training program resulting in a 20% increase in student through-put.
-Supervised the annual course curriculum review, redlining, and revision.
-Rewrote the course test-bank and updated all student handbooks.
-Awarded the Navy-Marine Corp Achievement Medal for superb performance as an instructor.
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