Travis Charles
IT Grad with experience in Data Entry and Utility Locating
Pearland, TX 77581
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Professional Summary
I'm a innovative, initiative leader with a Associates degree in Computer Science for Information Technology programming and software development. I'm also have experience as a IT Support Technician/ Data Entry with Supervisorial experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Data Entry Specialist (part-time)
TransCore-Houston, TX
March 2024 to Present
My responsibilities include but, aren't limited to entering new information into databases, such as customer and account information. Creating and managing spreadsheets, organizing files, and establishing organization standards and, checking and comparing source documentation to verify data accuracy
Utility Locator Technician
CenterPoint Energy / United Locating Services-Houston, TX December 2020 to January 2025
As a Utility Locator my job is to utilize maps and other tools to locate and identify underground utilities such as Gas and Electricity.
PSE Mail Processing Clerk (Seasonal)
United States Postal Service-Houston, TX
June 2021 to December 2021
As a PSE I'm required to handle heavy sacks of mail/parcels, sort & distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and work at a service window selling postal products & services to customers. Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office-Houston, TX
November 2015 to November 2020
I'm a Harris County Sheriff's Office detention officer for the past 5 years the description of my job is care custody and control of the inmates. I work mostly alone in a pod where there can be range from 100-112 inmates housed. I work a minimum of two overtimes a week which could range from 2-3 16hr shifts. Its a high paced unpredictable environment.
Non-Commissioned Supervisor
United Protective services-Houston, TX
May 2015 to November 2015
Supervise and manage security personal and Patrol perimeter while giving hour to hour updates on my surveillance on the property and protecting the property and the lives of people on and around the property.
Responsibilities but were not limited to:
• Writing and submitting security reports
• Providing security
• Maintain law and order in area of jurisdiction
• Monitor staff by patrolling the perimeter
• Assign work areas for officers to patrol
• Protect the people and property
• Conduct routine patrols with team
• Look out for suspicious persons, vandalism or hazards
• Respond to alarms and distress calls
• Ensure all security systems, like the burglar alarms and CCTV are working properly 92G Food Service Specialist
U.S. Army-Colorado Springs, CO
February 2013 to May 2015
Responsibilities:
My responsibilities Prepares and/or cooks menu items listed on the production schedule. Bakes, fries, braises, boils, simmers, steams and sautes as prescribed by Army recipes. Sets up serving lines, garnishes food items, and applies food protection and sanitation measures in field and garrison environments. A fast paced working environment with also multitasking while dealing with adapting to changing situations
Education
Associate's degree in Information Technology
Purdue Global University - Indianapolis, IN
January 2018 to December 2020
High school diploma or GED in Minor
Westbury High School
August 2009 to June 2013
Skills
• Computer science (4 years)
• Security (10+ years)
• Windows Remote Desktop (3 years)
• Technology management (2 years)
• Leadership (2 years)
• Commercial Driving (7 years)
• truck driving from military and security clearance (4 years)
• Operating Systems (3 years)
• Customer Service (4 years)
• Surveillance (6 years)
• Software Development (4 years)
• VPN
• CCTV (3 years)
• C++ (1 year)
• IT support (3 years)
• Computer hardware (3 years)
• JavaScript (4 years)
• SQL (4 years)
• Microsoft Office (5 years)
• Network Engineering (3 years)
• Shipping & receiving (3 years)
• Computer Literacy (4 years)
• Software troubleshooting (2 years)
• LAN (3 years)
• Logistics (8 years)
• Computer Skills (3 years)
• Computer networking (4 years)
• Desktop support (4 years)
• Driving Experience (10+ years)
• Microsoft Windows Server (5 years)
• Active Directory (4 years)
• Linux (2 years)
• Help Desk (4 years)
• Supervising Experience (2 years)
• Customer support (5 years)
• Network Support (6 years)
• Microsoft Windows Server (3 years)
Military Service
Branch: Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: PV2
February 2013 to May 2015
My duties were to perform preliminary food preparation procedures. Prepare and/or cooks menu items listed on the production schedule. Bakes, fries, braises, boils, simmers, steams and sautes as prescribed by Army recipes. I also, set up serving lines, garnishes food items, and applies food protection and sanitation measures in field and garrison environments. When I'm not cooking my other duties were to perform general housekeeping duties. Operates, maintains, and cleans field kitchen equipment. Erects, strikes, and stores all types of field kitchens. Performs preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment
Awards
Deans list
March 2019
This award is for students that carry a GPA score of 4.0 and keeping a grade of a 95 or higher in each class during the term.
Certifications and Licenses
Level 2 & 3 Security certified
January 2021 to Present
Level 2 &3 security training certificate
PMP
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
Non-CDL Class C
Armed Security License
Guard Card
Driver's License