JOSEPH W. DOBSON JR.
Rockford, IL 61107
779-***-**** - Cell
********@*****.***
Education
2006
Rockford College, Rockford, IL Masters of Business Administration, MBA
2003
Rockford College, Rockford, IL Bachelors of Science, Major: Computer Science
2002
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL Associates of Arts
1987
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL A.S., Associates of Science,
Computer Science and Accounting
Experience
8/2022 to 2/2023
Precise Automation, Rockford Illinois MACHINIST
•I made parts to blueprint specifications on manual mills, lathes and bridgeports.
2/2022 to 8/2022
Generac, Whitewater Wisconsin ASSEMBLER
•I worked over twenty different positions on an engine assembly line.
3/2019 to 11/2021
PCI Pharma Rockford Illinois PROJECT MANAGER
•I managed custodial services for five separate PCI locations using 15 to 20 employees to maintain them for three shifts
•Sprayed for Covid hundreds of times
•Responsible for stripping, waxing, buffing hard floors, tile and all other types of flooring to maintain standards.
2008 - 2017
FAMILY DOLLAR, Rockford, IL
TRAINING MANAGER
•Training new managers, hiring, firing, banking, unloading, stocking, marketing, and maintaining the store at or above company standards
•Increased sales/profits while reducing shrink
•Saved struggling stores in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin
2011- 2012
ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Rockford, IL
IT-ASSISTANT
•Responsible for maintaining and repairing 450 computers and peripheral equipment for public and staff
•Provide help desk support, install software upgrades and updates.
2003-2008
ENTRE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, Rockford, IL
NETWORK CABLING TECHNICHIAN
•Duties included running cat 5 wire along with fiber to uplink networks
•Set-up and troubleshoot VOIP systems
•Test existing lines that have trouble, then fix the problem
•Assist companies with upgrading network speed
•Installed special patch panels and terminators; installed wireless networks and cameras for financial institutions
•Repair and troubleshoot printers and personal computers.
2001-2003
SELF-EMPLOYED TILE SETTER
•Duties included installation of ceramic tile floors, showers, backsplashes and pools.
1995-2001
W.A. WHITNEY, Rockford, IL
MACHINIST B
•Duties included the set-up and operation of grinders, mills, and lathes
•Designed fixtures, tooling and experimental parts for engineers; followed, interpreted, and read blueprints
•Located, identified, and diagnosed malfunctions
1994-1995
FURST TEMPORARY SERVICE, Rockford, IL
JL CLARK, Rockford, IL (4/95-7/95)
MATERIAL HANDLER
•Ran manual, electric, gas, propane, and diesel forklifts
•Loaded and unloaded semi trailers, distributed materials to assembly lines and unloaded materials from railroad cars.
1992-1993
ROCHELLE FOODS, Rochelle, IL
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
•Inspected packaging in various departments to ensure they meet USDA guidelines.
1990-1992
CLARK OIL, Rockford, IL
MANAGER
•Performed hiring,handled all banking, and payroll operations; significantly improved income level of the station
•Organized sales promotions and merchandise displays; monitored and maintained inventory.
1987-1990
PHILLIPS 66, Rockford, IL
ASSISTANT MANAGER
•Operated cash registers and banking operations; monitored and maintained inventory; performed general maintenance.