Electrical Engineer Technical Support
Resume:
Gabriel M. Lopossa
Rochester WA 98579
abqutb@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Computer Sciences. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Java, Javascript, Visual Basic,
Photoshop, Indesign, and RSLogix 5. Areas of expertise include:
Robotics Hardware & Programming Safety and Security
Troubleshooting Amplifier Circuits Performing with integrity
PLC Hardware & Software Maintaining high levels of confidentiality
Working with ESD Sensitive Components Communication
Designing & Optimizing Electrical Circuits Time management
EXPERIENCE
Electronic, Robotics, and Automation Tutor, Centralia College, Centralia, WA (Sept 2011-Present)
Manage and schedule tutoring services to students with busy, or difficult situations. Raise awareness regarding
safety and environmental concerns. Teach students to work safely with high voltage/high currents, ESD
sensitive components, soldering equipment, testing PNP and NPN transistors using diode test mode, measure and
calculate hFE. Inspect and qualify safety and testing equipment. Provide expert troubleshooting for problematic
electrical circuits, and assist students with projects involving Op Amps, low and high voltage/current transistors
with various mounting types, zener diodes, logic gate IC's, Binary counting IC's, DAC's, latches, relays, etc.
Provide training with digital and analog oscilloscopes, switch mode and linear power supplies, digital
multimeters, stereo analyzers, capacitance meters, soldering stations, function generators, PLC's & software.
Assist students with Parallax robotics and software using Java or Basic Stamp. Help students set up routers,
Vlans, private networks, and routing tables using cisco routers using terminal and web interfaces, configuring
WAP's, and defining subnet masks and valid lans on various ip ranges.
Assisted with developing and implementing a christmas display for the Centralia College Electronics
Club to participate in Centralia's lights display at Borst Park.
Volunteered quarterly at Electronics, Robotics, and Automation program's open house, where we visit
with members of the community, discuss career opporunities with potential employers, sell soldering kits
for fundraising, and supervise and teach the kids while they assemble them.
Was nominated and accepted the position of Electronics Club Secretary, and later Vice President. Where
we volunteer time to members of the college and community to repair broken electronics equipment, and
participate in drives such as Adopt-a-soldier, Penny Wars, and many others, where funds raised go to
soldiers in Iraq, support scholarships, and send books to students in need in Africa.
Was a founding member of the Lewis County Robotics Society, modeled after Seattle Robotics Society.
In conjunction with Centralia College we are hosting a robotics competition for local middle school aged
groups.
Volunteered time to take in-depth technical notes for students with disabilites.
Night Clerk, TOYS'R'US, Tumwater, WA (Sept 2009-Jan 2010)
Unloaded merchandise from freight, and moved inventory to the floor. Worked creatively as part a team to
develop displays, organize, rearrange, and meet deadlines. Stayed late, and responded without notice if necessary
to meet or exceed performance goals. Analyzed product movement, and rearranged inventory and displays to
optimize sales. Raise awareness regarding safety concerns, and take initiative to resolve them when necessary.
Help manage inventory data, and locate “back-of-house” product when necessary. Assist customers in finding
merchandise indicated in advertisements, or assist them by providing rainchecks or layaways. Relayed updates to
staff. Monitored productivity and resolved barriers that arose to disrupt work flow.
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Night Clerk (continued)
Assisted during extreme high volume days, such as Black Friday, and Christmas week. Helped
“difficult” customers. Organized and assisted in floor layout, and queue management planning.
Helped train, develop and integrate new employees during high turnover holiday season.
Computer Lab Technician 2, South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA (Sept 2003-Dec 2007)
Provide technical support to 3 computer labs with over 70 PC's. Manage various projects such as inventory,
hardware replacements, and new software testing. Answer phones, take messages, and relay relevant
information. Create necessary signs, and notices. Conducted lab loans of books, stands and other articles.
Provide support to many customers by managing queues. Identify issues and resolve difficult disputes by
listening attentively to “difficult” users. Participate in fire safety exercises, and receive training with college
safety equipment.
Provided expert technical support for nearly all software programs taught at the college, including
Photoshop, Indesign, Visual Basic, Java, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Windows OS,Windows Virtual
Machine, Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Information Systems Technician, National Indian Child Welfare Association, Portland, OR (Aug-Sept 2005)
Provided Technical support by preparing new PC's for use, installing OS, user-specific software, and retrieving
sensitive documents for office personnel. Take messages, place calls as part of researching services and
availability, place orders, make purchasing recommendations, and provide clerical support. Take phone calls,
voice mails, and e-mails on behalf of the Network Administrator while maintaining the highest levels of
confidentiality. Updated, tracked and researched various reports to ensure deadlines were met. Resolved and
acted on behalf of the Network Administrator for techical inquiries, calls, and sensitive issues. Composed Excel
research and findings reports for Operations Manager review. Acted as a point of contact for technical issues for
computer software and office equipment.
Provided testing and feedback for the web-based interface now employed by NICWA in providing
services to thousands of Native Americans.
Provided technical support for office personnel with database management software, Microsoft Office,
Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. Remapped the office network and updated unreliable records.
EDUCATION
South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA. Associate of Arts (2003-2007)
Major in Music, minor in Computer Science
Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Bachelor of Arts -pending-(2008)
Major in Music, minor in Computer Science
Centralia College, Centralia, WA. Associate in Applied Science (2011-Present)
Major in Electronics, Robotics and Automation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Earned Eagle Scout rank, with Boy Scouts of America (2005)
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Learned to lead others with positivity and direction, how to serve others and put their needs before my
own. Able to follow instructions and work creatively without supervision. Work well as part of a
team by understanding, listening to, and empathising with others, while completing our goals.
Served as Vice President of Centralia College Electronics Club (2012-2013)
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Volunteered time and expertise to assist club, college and community members in assembling and
repairing electronics-related projects. Provide direction to club members, assist student council, and
promote inter-club relations by putting on campus-wide events, such as the Winter Dance.
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