JERRY MAGANA
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Career Objective
Eager to achieve a position with my Business degree where I may apply my 20+ years of customer service experience, bilingual communication skills and acquired education to become an asset to your organization.
Employment Experience
Self Employed-Jerry M’s Handyman and Contracting Services-Rialto, CA 01/2001 to Present
Responsible for bookkeeping for all accounting procedures using M/S Excel. Delegating authority to subordinates when necessary for larger contracts.
Carpentry repairs, electrical repairs to wiring (120-440v / 1/3 phase) and installing components like ceiling fans, outlets and household appliances; Drywall, painting and flooring of sorts like ceramic tile, wood, and vinyl.
General Labor-Labor Ready- San Bernardino, CA 05/2005- 04/2010
Install plumbing for PVC water and drain as well as copper and galvanized piping; installed many types of electrical components and (220-440v wiring).
Contracting Laborer-Devine Contracting Services-Riverside, CA 01/2005- 01/2010
Landscaping layouts; operated a trencher for PVC sprinkler system installs; various hand tools and machinery; masonry for brick, cement, and ceramic tiling; wood framing for an island setting around a pool and custom planters.
Bus Operator New York City Transit Authority (MaBSTOA)-Brooklyn, NY 6/1990- 03/2001
Transporting passengers from one part of Manhattan to the other in a safe and courteous manner; collected revenues from regular fares.
Negotiate between the Transport Workers Union (Local 100) and NYC Transit Management. Successfully achieved recognition for good customer service and was able to earn a 5 Year Safe Driver Award (1993-1998).
Customer Service Representative-American Express Inc. - Broadway, NY 09/1983-06/1990
Provided card members with courteous service in a professional manner; handled all forms of inquiries concerning disputes between members and merchants in person, phone, and letter; auditing trial balance statements and made debit or credit adjustments when necessary.
Collection accounts and received bonuses for perseverance and persuasion abilities; normal operations ran in accordance to Fair Credit Billing and company policy and procedure.
Education & Certifications
Everest College- San Bernardino, CA 6/2012
Business Management – Associates Degree
C.E.T. Vocational-San Bernardino, CA 1/2010
HVAC Technician
EPA #608 Universal-Types 1-2-3-4 certification
College of Staten Island, NY 1998
General Studies
References available upon request