CORDELL CAPELOUTO
Cell: 808-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***
** ***** *** *** * Wahiawa, HI 96786
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and technically skilled engineer with over 3 years of experience in automatic train control and electronics. Proficient in system troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical customer support, with a proven track record of improving operational efficiency and achieving high-performance benchmarks (KPIs). Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging engineering role.
EDUCATION
Leeward Community College, Pearl City, HI
Associate Degree in Integrated Industrial Technology
August 2019 – May 2021
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Leeward Community College, Pearl City, HI
Associate Degree in Business Technology
August 2015 – May 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Kapolei High School, Kapolei, HI
High School Diploma
Graduated: May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
** FRC Team 2445 ROBOKap Robotics Team Member** (December 2012 – May 2014)
SKILLS
●Electronic Systems: Installation, integration, troubleshooting, wiring, fabrication of schematics, design, and safety.
●3D CAD Drawing and Printing: Design, editing, model adjustments, integration of slicing prior to print, continuous model improvement (SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
●Tablet & Cellular Device Repair: Proficient in repairing a variety of Apple and Samsung devices.
●Soldering Certified
●Presentations, Newsletters, and Reports: Design and statistical analysis.
●Advanced MS Office: Expertise in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, WMM.
●Database Management: Security design and control (MS Access, Excel).
●Keyboarding: 70+ wpm – includes single-handed typing
●Team Building and Multi-Tasking
●High-Pressure Situations: Critical thinking and decision-making.
●Customer Service: Correspondence with customers and vendors, technical knowledge, conflict resolution, effective communication, adaptability.
●Computer Networking: Hardware security and troubleshooting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hitachi Rail Honolulu Joint Venture, Honolulu, HI
Associate Wayside & On-Board Engineer/Technician – Wayside Automatic Train Control / Vehicle Automatic Train Control
April 2021 – October 2024
* System Trial and Demo Success: Played a key role in passing two separate rigorous Rail System tests (60 days and 90 days) without critical or major failures following SOPs, Emergency Simulations/Scenarios & Procedures, achieving an average daily score of 98.5% or greater for both testing periods, essential for the opening of Revenue Service in July 2023.
* Maintenance Efficiency: Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing time by effectively multitasking various types of wayside maintenance activities.
* KPI Maintenance: Maintained 100% Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for over 3 years despite being short-staffed & under-equipped
* Dedication: Worked around the clock, including all State and Federal holidays, to ensure seamless operations, allowed managers & colleagues to take time off.
TCA (Wireless Vapor Auto), Honolulu, Pearl City, Waipahu, HI
Cell Phone Technician, E-cigarette Affiliate, Car Sales/TCA Associate
Sept 2018 – July 2019
* Store Expansion and Renovation: Assisted in the renovation and expansion of the store, leading to increased store space, optimized store layout, and enhanced product variety.
* Multifaceted Role: Became the youngest TCA Associate to work across all three locations and support operations for the tri-company simultaneously.
* Inventory Management: Developed an MS Excel document to organize and scan 2000+ SKUs for cell phone cases and other mobile device accessories.
* Competitive Price Monitoring: Conducted price comparisons by contacting local market competitors.
Oahu Express, Kapolei, HI
Customer Service/Admin (Part-Time)
May 2015 – August 2018
* Customer Interaction: Customer oversight interactions on new orders and shipments.
* Accounting: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Quickbooks Invoices, Bill of Ladings.
* Vendor Cooperation: Synchronized new purchase orders with vendors.
* Representation: Represented the company at trade shows and in product sales/marketing.
* Logistics: Handled the pickup and delivery of orders as required.
References
Available upon request.