ALVARO DIAZ
Elburn, Illinois: 331-***-****: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seasoned production professional with a wide range of experience in the operations of technical, industrial and production machinery. Seeking a full-time position with the opportunity for continued career growth and development.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY & OJECTIVE
Extensive experience in industrial electricity & technology. Trained & experienced in forklift, machine operations, loading & unloading materials/supply deliveries. Use and maintenance of hand & power tools/equipment. Ensures compliance with OSHA safety regulation and enterprise security guidelines.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2021 – Pres. ALTG.3 Inc., Elburn, Illinois - Technology Consultant
2020 - 2021 Methode Power Solutions, Rolling Meadows, Illinois – Machine Operator
2017 - 2019 Metalex, Libertyville, IL – Machine Operator
2015 - 2017 Polydigitech, Desplaines, Illinois - Quality Assurance
2014 - 2015 Fellowship Connection, Chicago, Illinois - Web design
2014 – 2015 Direct TV Satellite Solutions, Columbus, Ohio - Quality Inspections
2013 - 2014 Family Bridges, Oak Park, Illinois, Design & development of radio studio
COLOMBIA
MDS Electronics Consulting (Founder & Principal Consultant)
2013 Ondas Del Caribe/Caribbean Waves Radio Station - Santa Marta, Colombia
Upgraded radio broadcasting studio to 15-kilowatts, operating systems, and equipment.
2012 Canal Territorio/Territorial TV Channel- Santa Marta
Installation of Telecommunications (TV) broadcast studio and equipment.
2012 Radio Sabanas – Sincelejos
Installation of a 5-kilowatt transmitter, emission waves studio & webpage creation.
2011 Radio Majagual – Sincelejos
Installation of a 5-kilowatt transmitter, emission waves studio & webpage creation.
2008 Radio Soberana Estereo – Zambrano
Installation of 250-watt transmitter, emission waves studio & webpage creation.
CONSULTANT SERVICES
1999 – 2007 – Radio Cerrejon Channel 5 – Cerrejon, Guajira, Colombia
Radio Broadcast Engineer
Design, development & installation of industrial broadcasting studio.
Repaired Colombian National Radio station in Uribia, Guajira 50 -kilowatt transmitter.
2001 - 2003, Miche Musical Store, Barranquilla, Colombia
Director of the Technical Division
System analysis & solution designs for client accounts
Upgraded radio station and expanded broadcasting territory by 70%.
1998 – 2000, INGET Colombia S.A., Barranquilla, Colombia
Production Director –Manufacturer of FM Transmitters
EDUCATION
2024 - Present English
Harper College, Palatine, IL, USA
1985 - Associates of Science in Broadcast and Telecommunications Engineering
Colejio Superior de Telecomunicaciones/Telcom Superior Community College
Bogotá, Colombia
1982 - Electrical Technician Certification
Instituto Técnico Industrial Juan Federico Hollman/Tech. High School
Carmen de Bolivar, Colombia
WORKSHOPS/CERTIFICATIONS
YAMAHA MUSICAL CERTIFICATIONS
o2013 - Re-certification Medellin, Colombia
o2003 - Certification Workshop at Miche Musical, Barranquilla, Colombia
o2003 - Certification Bogotá, Colombia
o2002 - Certification Medellin, Antioquia. Colombia
MARKETING WORKSHOPS
o2002 - Marketing Development, Simon Bolivar” Barranquilla, Colombia
POLORIZATION SYSTEMS WORKSHOPS
o2001 - Polarization Systems: Lightning and Grounding, Cartagena, Colombia
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of the OSI Model and common telecommunications technologies and protocols such as: TCP/IP, Ethernet, SONET/SDH, DWDM, DNS, T1s, T3s, SS7, PRI, ISDN, SIP
Installation of various radio and TV stations in Colombia & Venezuela.
Design & documentation of technical processes of broadcasting antennas, towers, lightning and radiant systems, IP links.
Performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, including usage, load patterns, and system response.
Performs scheduled setup and break/fix maintenance work according to prescribed methods and procedures.