De Valius McDonald
**** *. ******* **., ***. ****-North
Chicago, IL 60612
312-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Summary
A creative business management graduate with cutting-edge leadership skills seeks to serve a technology aware company where competent budgeting, planning and cost-cutting options are valued. Communicates with others effectively and maintain favorable public relations.
Education
Argosy University, Chicago, IL (2012)
Master Degree in Management
National Louis University, Evanston, IL (2001)
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Science
Olive Harvey College, Chicago, IL (1985)
Associates Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology
Experience
Construction Site Superintendant – Oakk Construction, Chicago, IL. 8/20/2017 -1/25/2020
* Supervision of Tradesmen on 8 construction sites.
* Kept work logs and time sheets.
* Equipment and supplies delivery records.
P.C. Computer Instructor – CHA Sullivan Apartments, Chicago, IL 1/2/2015 - Current
Instruct residents in Basic Computer Skills.
Remove inappropriate websites off P.C. Computers.
Perform Basic P.C. Computer Maintenance.
Scorer – Pearson, Inc., Naperville, Illinois 12/1/2012 – 5/17/2014
Score Illinois ISAT 5th Grade Math and Reading Test.
Operate P.C. and Lap Top computers.
Score SAT Essays for college admissions.
Math Assistant – National Louis University, Evanston, Illinois 9/6/1997 – 12/12/2001
Assists Math Department Chair with math laboratory and discussion groups.
Responsible for grading college level math homework, test and exams.
Tutoring college math students.
Substation Journeyman Electrician – Metra Electric Railroad, Chicago, Illinois 9/24/1990 – 9/6/1997
Reporting directly to the Director of Electrical Maintenance.
Responsible for the maintenance, testing, inspection, installation, removal and operation of substation and tie station high voltage conversion and distribution equipment.
12 Kv ac switchgear, 4kv ac light and power switchgear, 2.3kv ac signal switchgear, 1500vdc rectifiers,1500v dc switchgear, high voltage transformers, motor operated overhead disconnect switches, vacuum contactors and computer based “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition equipment.
Fire and Entry alarms system, CCTV systems.
Train Electricians and Electrical Apprentices.
Observes all safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
‘L’ Car Repairman – Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Illinois 4/2/1987 – 9/24/1990
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Test electrical systems by operating systems using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Knowledge of schematics for troubleshooting purposes.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
‘L’ Car H.V.A.C. Specialist Certification.
Assisting Supervising Environmental Sampling & Equip. Tech III – City Hall, Chicago, Illinois 11/11/1985 – 4/2/1987
Designed remote air sampling sites.
Install, maintain and repair air sampling equipment and devices.
Keeps attendance and time sheet records.
Duties as assigned.
Electronics Lab Technician – Tripp Lite Electronics, Chicago, Illinois 1/2/1983 – 1/2/1984
Construct prototype electronic circuits and devices.
Builds, troubleshoot and repair ac/dc power inverters, standby power supplies, electronic pest control devices.
Competent in use of ac/dc power supplies, ammeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, frequency counters and digital multimeters.
Soldering surface mounted components.
Technology
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Internet.
Military 3/6/1982 – 8/18/1988
U.S.A.F. – SGT. Ground Radio Combat Communication.
Team leader HF Radio Communication Repair and Maintenances.
Supervised teams and groups of Airmen.
Top Secret security clearance and classification.
Awarded United States Air Force Medal for Meritorious Service.
Honorable Discharge.