_Robert J. Halatek _ __

**** ***** **** ***** • Wake Forest, NC 27587 • acwpzo@r.postjobfree.com • 919-***-****

SUMMARY

I am a focused, driven leader with over 15 years of proven engineering, leadership, and management experience that includes eight years as a Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Corps. I excel in problem solving and building strong relationships while finding innovative solutions to challenges.

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University. Raleigh, NC August 2011 – December 2014

MAJOR: Bachelor of Science in Technology, Engineering, and Design Education.

GPA: 3.223

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, September 2013 – present

Epsilon Pi Tau, Alpha Pi Chapter, April 2013 – present

Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Rho Chapter, April 2012 – present

Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association, August 2011 – December 2014

Dean’s List – Spring 2012; Fall 2012; Spring 2013; Fall 2013; Spring 2014; Fall 2014

Wake Technical Community College. Raleigh, NC January 2009 – May 2011

MAJOR: Pre-Engineering

United States Marine Corps July 1994 – September 2001

Marine Corps Recruit Training, Combat Training, and Basic Combat Engineer Training

Correspondence courses, Marine Corps Institute: Fundamentals of Marine Leadership; Plumbing & Sewage Disposal; Basic Engineering: Support Operations; Interior Wiring; Combat Engineer: Noncommissioned Officer; Marine Electrician; Field Budget Formulation; Engineering Math; Automotive Engine Maintenance and Repair

MILITARY WORK HISTORY

Combat Engineer, United States Marine Corps. Camp Lejeune, NC. July 1994 – September 2001

Discharge: Honorable Last Rank Held: Sergeant (E-5)

Decorations: National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Combat Action Ribbon; Letter of Appreciation; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Expert Rifle Badge; Marksman Pistol Badge

OTHER WORK HISTORY

Solidworks/AutoCAD Designer, Altec Industries. Creedmoor, NC April 2015 – Present

Design new products and components according to customer needs and engineering specifications.

Redesign and improve existing products and components that require optimization.

Contribute to prototype staging and provide complex solutions to unforeseen problems with prototypes.

Provide input into material selection for new and redesigned parts to optimize performance and durability.

Review existing processes and procedures, both in an office setting and in the manufacturing process, to develop more efficient methods of performance and output.

Create and develop original ideas and designs to solve existing challenges, both for customer product development and for business necessity, as well as researching existing products available on the market to determine if those products will meet the needs of the challenges identified.

Proficient in using proprietary products and software.

Sales Associate, Best Buy. Raleigh, NC May 2012 – September 2012

Assisted customers in order to build complex relationships with them, to support the customer in purchasing, and ensure they leave delighted with their purchase.

Worked in various departments, including appliances, home theater, digital imaging, and gaming.

Security Officer, Wackenhut. Morrisville, NC January 2009 – December 2009

Performed safety operations using metal detecting equipment and performed inspections for a large multinational company.

Monitored and used proprietary software to control the building’s access, lighting, fire, and camera systems.

Casual Dock Worker, Yellow Transportation. Morrisville, NC October 2006 – January 2009

Efficiently sorted, handled, and loaded freight into trucks and unloaded trucks with forklifts, attachments, and carts.

Loaded and unloaded freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

Performed duties in accordance with instructions from the shipper, as well as company, federal, and state regulations.

Lead Receiver, Home Depot Supply. Morrisville, NC July 2005 – April 2007

Member of the store’s safety and procedure team; excelled while working with very little supervision.

Responsible for the loading, unloading, sorting, and stocking of over 7,500 products in and out of the warehouse using forklifts and stock pickers.

Sales Associate, Southern States Dodge, Buick, Mazda. Raleigh, NC December 2004 – July 2005

Built long-term client relationships by educating customers; received referrals for outstanding customer service.

Security Officer, Wackenhut. Morrisville, NC July 2004 – December 2004

Performed safety operations using metal detecting equipment and performed inspections for a large multinational company.

Monitored and used proprietary software to control the building’s access, lighting, fire, and camera systems.

Sales Associate, Westgate Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge. Raleigh, NC October 2003 – July 2004

Built long-term client relationships by educating customers; received referrals for outstanding customer service.

Screener, Transportation Security Administration. RDU Int’l Airport, NC July 2002 – October 2003

Provided security and protection for travelers, airports, and airplanes by using electronic detection/imaging equipment.

Responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers, and keeping those objects from being transported onto an aircraft.

Operated complex security machines; upon completion of 40 hour course and required tests, held the title of Master Screener.

Department Manager, Lowe's Home Improvement. Raleigh, NC November 1998 – May 2002

Held a supervisory postion – responsible for overall performance of departments with emphasis on superior customer service.

Ensured all merchandise and operational activities took place consistently while resolving complaints quickly and maximizing sales.

Kept Store Manager informed of staffing, merchandising, and other issues while managing payroll hours to ensure high productivity.

Acknowledged as a top performing department for several months.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

SolidWorks Certification

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Autodesk Inventor Professional

TeamCenter

Oracle

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Adobe Products

oPhotoshop

oSound Booth

oIllustrator

oInDesign

oFireworks

oBridge

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