ATTENTION:: Before Looking over my Resume I would like to first say that I am a very hard working, open minded person. I have a very great vibe and personality. I am the definition of a "people person". Although my past jobs might not qualify for what I am applying for, I still think I can be the right person for this job, Thank You.
Michael A. Torres
108 Lakewood Drive
Congers, New York 10920
{Cell} 845-***-**** / {Home} 845-***-****
PROFILE::
Trained Auto Body Technician and Railroad Master Controller / Computer Literate / Warehousing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* CDL License
* Trained in Mobile Electronic installation and fabrication
* Trained repair as Master Controller for railroad trains
* Trained in repair, refinishing, detailing and re-painting of damaged vehicles
* Knowledge of shop safety
* Awarded internship at local auto collision repair shop
* Completed extensive interior and exterior auto body work on a volunteer basis
* Member of Technical Advantage Car Club: “Hot Import Nights”
* Computer literate, excellent interpersonal skills
EDUCATION::
WABCO TRAINING SITE, South Carolina 2008 - 2009
* Trained in So. Carolina site as Master Controller Technician on Railroad Trains
MT2 (Mobile Technical Training)
* Enrolled and graduated with Certification in Mobil Electronic Installation
* MECP Certified Michael A. Torres
BOCES, West Nyack, NY 2007 – 2008
* Enrolled in the Certified Automotive Collision Technology Program that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training in a commercially equipped repair shop
* Graduated with Certification
U.T.I. (Universal Technical Institute) Orlando, FL 2007 – 2008
* Completed Automotive classes in brakes, underbody and engine work
* Program included the application of skills to student-owned vehicles
Berkeley College, West Paterson, NJ 2006 – 2006
* Completed basic computer classes in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel
Clarkstown North High School, New City, NY 2001 – 2005
* Graduated with High School Diploma
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE::
Provide(d) the following auto body and auto mechanical services to vehicles of friends and relatives in New York and Florida
* Completed extensive interior and exterior work
* Installed stereo systems
* Replaced seats
* Upgraded engines
* Altered dashboards and changed color of LED’s
* Repaired and replaced brakes
* Replaced rims and tires
* Re-designed doors
* Replaced hoods and trunks with lighter versions for weight reduction
* Tinted windows
* Dropped auto body
WORK EXPERIENCE::
VECTOR MARKETING - 716-***-****
2269 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 01/12 -- 02/12
Marketing Sales
* Sales in Kitchen Cutlery
TRAFFIC SHOE STORE - 845-***-****
1000, Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10/11 -- 01/12
Key Holder / Stock Manager
* Sales in Shoes
* Responsible for Opening and Closing the store
* Cashier
* Stock Manager / Key Holder
ALTECH SERVICES, INC - 914-***-****
4 Warehouse Lane, Elmsford, NY 01/09 – 05/09
Master Controller Technician
* Repairing Master Controls
* Assist in Shipping and Handling
* Computer work with R-160’s
BEST BUY - 845-***-****
1000 Palisades Center Dr., Nyack, NY 11/08 – 02/09
Sales Person
* Sales in electronics
* Responsible for opening and closing Store
* Laser-lining and down stocking
CONGERS LAKE CLEANERS, Congers, NY 11/07 – 11/08
Customer Service/Cashier
* Operate cash register, process cash, credit and debit card transactions
* Retrieve and bag clothing
* Customer Service
CLARKSTOWN INTERNATIONAL COLLISION - 845-***-****
95 Route 304, Nanuet, NY 11/07 – 01/08
Auto Body Intern (Temp)
* Prepped damaged cars for painting
* Cleaned interior and exterior of cars according to company specifications
* Hand wash, dry and vacuum vehicles
WORK EXPERIENCE {Cont’d.}
TUTOR TIME - 845-***-****
227 North Main Street, New City, NY 09/06 – 06/07
Childcare Worker
* Changed, fed and ensured safety of the children
* Conducted “story time” for toddlers
* Participated in and designed play activities for the children
* Reported to parents regarding the behavior and physical well-being of their children
YMCA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM 845-***-****
35 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 09/03 - 06/06
Childcare Worker
* Assisted elementary school children with their homework assignments
* Supervised gym and outdoor activities
* Reported to parents regarding their children’s behavior, illness and other concerns
REFERENCES
* Raymond Sullivan
Police Sergeant, Westchester County P.D.
108 Lakewood Drive, Congers, NY 10920
Tel. No. 845-***-****
* Mary Alvarado-Torres
Executive Assistant
36 Williams Street
New City, New York 10956
Tel. No. 914-***-****
* Elizabeth Ramos
Executive Secretary
1125 Vincent Avenue, Apt. One
Bronx, New York 10465
Tel. No. 718-***-****
* Lorraine Gonzalez
Legal Administrative Assistant
1560 Macombs Road Apt. “S”
Bronx, New York 10452
Tel. No. 212-***-****
** ADDITIONAL REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST **