Roger Vater
Lowe’s Companies - Cashier
Sun City, AZ 85351
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To combine my life and work experience with an innate desire to continually learn with a move into the role of Full Time Cashier at Lowe’s Home Improvement.
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
2017-2020 - Multiple Lynda.com/Linkedin technical courses on: Network Administrator, Javascript, Apple tvOS, Android App Development, iOS App Development, CSS
1985 - Tidewater Community College (Virginia): Advanced Microprocessors, Computer Interfacing, A/D, D/A, Data Analysis
1982 – Chemeketa Community College (Oregon): Advanced electronics – circuit design, PC board building, maintenance
1976-1977 - Bates Technical School (Washington): Television Broadcasting Certificate
1976 - Washington State University (Washington): Electrical Engineering, Ham Radio License
1974-1976 - Skagit Valley College (Washington) - Electronics Technology + Computer programming / mainframe operation + Radio Station KSVR-FM
1972-1974 - Western College (Oregon) – Liberal Arts + Radio + Electronics
September 2021 – Current
Walmart – Auto Care Center – Service Writer, Shop manager, Cashier
Open the shop, assess technician staffing, manage work flow, review appointments
greet each customer, determine service needs, write all service jobs,
provide excellent customer service, answer all questions in-person and
on the phone. Schedule appointments, work interactively with technicians to deal with any issues and manage work flow, write-up and transact all warranties, based on company policies, Cash-out all work orders and explain details to customers. Lookup parts and components in books and computers for customer needs. Up-sell various high-profit service items.” Stock shelves with automotive parts and accessories. Keep bay, counter and common areas clean and neat.
Provide excellent customer service.
September 2020 – January 2021
United Parcel Service (UPS) – Seasonal Delivery Driver
August 2004 – July 2020
Manager • TV Station Manager/Broadcast Engineer • Tulalip Tribes
January 1990 - August 2004
Supervisor/Lead Editor/Chief Editor • Training, Leading, Technical Standards Development, Analog Video/Audio Editing, CD/DVD authoring, Web Design • KVOS-TV 12/STUDIO 12
March 1984 - January 1990
Technical Director • Managed All Network Shows, Edited Video/Commercials/Promos • CBN/Family Channel
October 1983 - March 1984
1” On-Line Editor, Lead 2” Editor • Video Engineer, Engineering, Commercials, Promotions, Shows • KXTX-TV Ch. 39 - Dallas, TX
October 1981 - October 1983
Technical Operations Supervisor • 1” video Editor, Technical Director, Audio, Video, CG Operator, Master Control, Supervise and Trained All Technical Staff • KECH-TV Ch.22 - Salem, OR
March 1979 - October 1981
Studio Supervisor and Lead 2” video Editor • Technical Direction, Coordinated All Studio and Post-Production • KXTX-TV Ch. 39 - Dallas, TX
February 1977 - March 1979
Chief Engineer • Installed, Repaired and Maintained all TV and Radio Equipment • KINY-AM & TV Ch. 8 (NBC) Juneau, AK
KEY SKILLS —
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Broadcast Engineering
Technical Direction
SD/HD Streaming
TV/Video Production
Project Management
Marketing
Project Planning
Digital Editing
Format conversions
Final Cut Pro
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
After-Effects
Zaxwerks 3D animation
Android/iOS App Dev.
Roku development
All engineering and planning to create Tulalip TV HD, as well as SD channels on Tulalip Broadband
Developed / manage www.TulalipTV.com, including 24/7 live HD streaming
Developed Tulalip TV iOS / Android Apps with Live Streaming and hundreds of on-demand videos
Developed Tulalip TV Roku App with Live Streaming and hundreds of on-demand videos
Developed Tulalip TV FireTV App with Live Streaming and hundreds of on-demand videos
VOLUNTEER
Zazu’s House Parrot Sanctuary
Developed / Manage website – www.zazushouse.org
Developed / Manage Facebook Page – Zazu’s House Parrot Sanctuary
Developed Facebook Business for donations
Setup Square Credit Card processing system for donations
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request