SUMMARY: **+ years of experience in building and servicing mechanical and electronic devices and testing equipment. 30+ years of experience in inventory control and retail store management including employee relations, cash control, budgeting, store maintenance and merchandising.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rithum Automation, LLC January 2016 – January 2017

Middletown, DE 19709

Robotics Technician

Repair and refurbish medical, scientific, and forensic laboratory robots including associated parts and equipment. Instrumental in the design, electrical configuration, and fabrication of a proprietary, patent-pending, liquid handling, robotic assembly. Aided in the design and set up of work space for efficiency, and display area for presentation of product offering. Carpentry work to create shipping containers adequate for international shipment of equipment. Maintain log of receivables. Prepare quality documentation for refurbished units.

Testing Machines Inc. April 2013 – December 2015

New Castle, DE 19720

Electro Mechanical Assembler/Technician

Assembled, troubleshot and repaired both mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies for testing equipment use by the textile industry. Calibrated and tested both new and used equipment. Checked on availability of parts for new and used equipment to maintain constant production. Performed final inspections on units scheduled for shipment. Developed company safety program to provide a safer working environment including: chemical identification labeling system, chemical storage system, safety eyewear program. Installed first-aid kits, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), fire safety cabinet for chemicals, eye wash, and eyewear stations. Aided in the scheduling of safety, AED, and first-aid training of employees. Initiated fire drill and evacuation system. Taped floor safety zones with proper color and pattern as needed. Designed parts shortage boards used by all production and repair staff in daily production meetings.

Ametek Process Instruments October 2010 – March 2012

(Synerfac Technical Staffing – Temporary)

Newark, DE 19702

Custom Instrument Assembler/Technician Grade 5

Assemble, modify, test, troubleshoot, and repair both mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies for 880/881 photo analyzers and 3050 moisture analyzers. Calibrate and test electronic Gonnheimer purge valves. Perform hi-pot testing. Assemble parts and sub-assemblies, test and pack for shipping. Checked on availability of parts of sub-assemblies and analyzers to maintain constant production schedules. Maintained and repair test equipment as needed.

Communications Test Design Industries May 2009 – August 2010

(Insight Global – Temporary)

West Chester, Pa 19380

Electronic Technician

Troubleshot and repaired surface mount logic boards to component level. Removal/replacement of defective power supplies, front end boards, logic boards, hard drives, front panel controls, and daughter boards. Erasing and re-programming of data chips and software. Training of new technicians and service tester technicians. Maintained repair log. Position required use of oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and frequency analyzers.

Teleplan Videocom Solutions, Inc. September 2006 – March 2009

New Castle, DE 19720

Pace Electronic Technician/ DCT Certified Motorola Electronic Technician

Troubleshot and repaired surface mount logic boards to component level. Removal/replacement of front end boards, logic boards, hard drives, front panel controls, and daughter boards. Erased and re-programmed data chips and software. Trained of new technicians and service tester technicians. Maintained repair log. Position required use of oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and frequency analyzers.

Teleplan Videocom Solutions, Inc December 2005 – June 2006

(Synerfac Technical Staffing – Temporary to Permanent)

New Castle, DE 19720

DCT Certified Motorola Electronic Technician

Troubleshot and repaired surface mount logic boards to component level. Removal/replacement of defective power supplies, front panel controls, and daughter boards. Erased and re-programmed data chips. Maintained repair log. Position required use of oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and frequency analyzers.

Interstate Amusements, Inc. /M&K Amusements, Inc. November1996 – September 2005

Wilmington, DE 19808

Senior Service Technician:

Repaired/converted/modified mechanical and electronic video devices. Collection of revenue and repair of equipment for 20 route locations. Oversaw operations of three entertainment centers including cash control. Bank deposits. Hired/trained/termination of technical support staff. Store layout. Inventory control. Marketing/display of merchandise. Maintained budgets and employee hours. Paperwork for all store functions.

Eckerd Corporation January 1996 – November1996

Wilmington, DE 19808

Assistant Manager: General store operations and maintenance. Cash control. Bank deposits. Supervised 30+ employees. Direct payment of vendors. Ordered, received and stocked inventory.

Pocket Change America, Inc. May 1989 – February 1995

Newark, DE 19711

District Manager (October 91 - 2/95) 9-14 Locations:

In addition to all store manager functions: Legal representative for company in theft, embezzlement, workman’s compensation, contracts, and potential lawsuits. Investigation/ prosecution/corporate policy correction in theft/embezzlement situations. Instrumental in development of corporate policy dealing with security, cash control, and store operations. Analyzed market trends to maintain highest income potential. Coordinated setup and grand opening of new locations. Handled customer/store complaints. Filed store, competition, company vehicle, and revenue reports. Maintained company vehicle.

Store Manager (May 89 - October 91): General store operations and maintenance. Cash control. Bank deposits. Hired/training/termination of all staff. Store layout. Inventory control. Marketing/display of merchandise. Maintained budgets and employee hours. Repaired/converted/modified mechanical and electronic video devices. Paperwork for all store functions.

Automated Amusements March 1988 – November 1988

Denver, Co 80204

Division Manager: Cash control. Security of cash. Repaired/converted/modified mechanical and electronic vending and video devices. Supervised 4 employees. Ordered and marketed merchandise. Rotated equipment for highest income potential. Maintained warehouse facilities. Advertised/marketed services.

A and E Amusements November 1987 – March 1988

Commerce City, Co 80022

Service Manager: Supervised 15-20 technicians. Dispatched service calls. Supervised service department including gross payroll paperwork for check approval, scheduling of hours, and hiring/training of staff. Solicited contracts. Customer service/complaints. Troubleshot mechanical and electronic video devices.

Amusement Enterprises June 1986 – November 1987

Denver, Co 80221

Electronic Bench Technician: Supervised 2 technicians. Repaired/maintained/converted mechanical and electronic vending and video devices. Rotation of equipment. Cash control. Maintained and organized warehouse. Created service department including purchase of testing and repair equipment. Designed and constructed repair equipment. Layout and organization of sales floor.

Bally's Aladdin's Castle Inc. December 1982 – June 1986

Franklin, Il 60131

Multi-Store Manager (3 Locations): Repaired and maintained mechanical and electronic video devices. Rotation of equipment between locations. Cash control. Bank deposits. Security control. Maintained accurate record of revenue. Hired and trained staff. Repaired and coordinated relocation of amusement park video devices for seasonal operation.

Aurora Public School District 28 J September 1980 – June 1981

Aurora, Co 80011

Substitute Teacher: Taught Instrumental and Vocal Music, Math, and Special Education (K-12).

Adams County School District 14 September 1980 – June 1981

Commerce City, Co 80022

Substitute Teacher: Taught Instrumental and Vocal Music, Math, and Special Education (K-12).

West Yuma County R-J-1 August 1979 – May 1980

Yuma, Co 80759

Liberty School, Joes, Co

Director of Music: Taught General, Choral, and Instrumental Music (K-12). Junior Class Sponsor. Homecoming/Prom Chairman. Supervisor of school concession stands.

Albertson's Inc. #839 August 1968 – August 1979

Aurora, Co 80013

All-Purpose Journeyman Clerk: Supervised 11-20 employees. Floating manager (7 locations). Night manager (All-purpose Journeyman/Clerk). Certified checker. Stock person. Certified bagger. Worked in produce, general merchandise, grocery, and health and beauty aids.

Education:

Metropolitan State University Bachelor of Music Education (Emphasis: Brass)

Electronic Technical Institute Diploma: Electronics Technician

Certifications:

DCT Standard Definition Tech (Motorola) 1/2006

Hard Driving Handling 6/2007

High Definition Pre-Screen Procedure 6/2007

Basic Converter Theory 8/2007

Production Flow Process Procedures 8/2007

Electro-Static Discharge 10/2007

High Definition Tech (Motorola) 6/2008

Standard/High Definition Tech (Pace) 6/2008

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