HERMINIO JARA, JR.
New Lenox, IL 60451
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking the opportunity to return to the workforce on a regular basis after a few years of being out on leave due to recovering from serious injuries, where I can apply and enhance my skills and experience.
EDUCATION:
DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Scient Degree in Electronics Engineering Technologists GPA – 3.88/4.00
October 1995 – October 1998
Honors: Deans List (1995-1998)
Organizations: Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientist (MAES) SKILLS:
Hardware: IBM PC, Digital, Analog Multimeter, Analog Oscilloscope, Digital, Analog Function Generator.
Software: C++, Assembly Language, Microsoft Word & Excel Certification: C++
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish
PERSONAL PROJECTS:
Home Handyman, April 2000 – Current
• Assemble home furniture items.
• Installed home window blinds and shades.
• Installed home ceiling fans.
• Replaced home electrical outlets.
• Other miscellaneous home repairs & maintenance.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Orland Park, Illinois
Cashier, March 2023 – Curent
Deliver a fast, friendly and professional checkout experience. Scan and bag items accurately and efficiently.
Manage a cash register, payments, and exchanges.
Help maintain a clean and safe store.
Shamrock VGT Services, Frankfort, Illinois
Technician, November 2022 – Current
Provide preventative maintenance on electronic gaming slot machines on a as needed basis, pending IL gaming board license (preliminary approved).
• Clean inside of slot machines and payout machines.
• Identify issues before it causes a real problem to the machine. Home Depot, Frankfort, Illinois
Hardware Associate, October 2021 – July 2022
• Stocked shelves.
• Assisted customers in purchasing decisions.
• Assisted customers with finding products needed.
• Organized hardware department.
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Rolling Meadows Illinois Senior Service Customer Engineer, November 1998 – April 2017 Serviced and installed medical equipment (x-ray, ultrasound, CT)
• Performed routine maintenance and standard repairs to networking components and equipment.
• Created and updated technical documentation for network installations and changes to existing installations.
• Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
• Installed and repaired network cables, including fiber optic cables.
• Configured and defined parameters for installation and testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers and related networking equipment.
• Installed new hardware and software systems and components, ensured integration with existing network systems.
• Revised user instructions, procedures and manuals.
• Backed up network data.
• Identified causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing and equipment.
• Repaired items to ensure proper operation.
• Provided telephone support related to networking and connectivity issues.
• Documented network support activities.
• Researched hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs
• Used standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures. United Parcel Service, Chicago, Illinois
Part-time Supervisor, Sorter, Belt Tender, October 1994 – September 1998
• Maintained a safe, organized and effective work environment.
• Managed, planned, organized and directed all employees assigned.
• Properly documented accurate progress and attendance files on each employee.
• Applied leadership and analytical skills to execute company and personal goals.
• Tended conveyor system that moves packages by belt.
• Sorted and stocked packages.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.