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Leonardo Cruz

Morton Grove

Summary

Aside from everyday obstacles and evolving tasks at Gartner HVAC and my involvement with previous students/kids. I also have a background in cooking in which my father was a chef and my mother prepares homemade meals for the family. While in high school I had the opportunity to go to Springfield, IL both my junior and senior year for cooking competitions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HVAC Installer

Gartner Hvac
08.2020 - Current
  • Assembled central air system with sheet metal ducts, gas pipes, conduit/wiring, pvc exhaust and fresh air piping and condensation draining
  • Demolition and clean up areas to prepare for new installations
  • Maintained a clean, organized workspace during installations and repairs treating others homes/places like mine
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
  • Increased client comfort levels by appropriately sizing and installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems based on specific needs.
  • Custom made transitions from older HVAC systems metal to newer models through removal of existing equipment and precise installation of replacements.
  • Troubleshot complex HVAC issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools, identifying root causes quickly and accurately to minimize system downtime.
  • Utilized pressure gauges with nitrogen and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks
  • Increasing longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance
  • Assisted customers in understanding complex technical information about their HVAC systems by explaining concepts in accessible language tailored to individual need
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
  • Improved HVAC system efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas requiring maintenance or repair.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity through effective communication and collaboration during installations and repairs.
  • Saved clients money on utility bills with energy-efficient installations designed specifically for their unique spaces and usage patterns ( heat pumps, insulation etc.)
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain to the stores visual appeal and promote specific merchandise
  • Handled cash/credit card transactions
  • Managed returns, exchanges, refunds, and online orders
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing/tagging and organizing
  • Stock/inventory

Warehouse Associate

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: DSW Inc
  • - Skokie, IL
  • Truck days- dropping boxes onto sales floor
  • Making, shifting and moving space for incoming orders the day before
  • Replan (sensor shoes)
  • U-boats
  • Filling clearance racks and doing markdowns
  • Mopping and sweeping (cleanliness)
  • DSW Inc
  • - Skokie, IL

After school daycare

Morton Grove Park District
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Daily planner organizer set form after school program included crafts, board games, sport activities, playground, movies etc
  • Helped students with homework
  • Taking attendance and giving out snacks

Dishwasher

Giordano's
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Loading and washing dishes on the racks
  • Mopping/Sweeping
  • Washing pots, pans, and utensils
  • Throwing our garbage

Stock Associate

Dollar Tree
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Truck days
  • Loading and unloading u-boats (30 cases a hour)

Education

High school or equivalent -

Niles west high school
Skokie, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • General Labor

Additional Information

While a student at Niles West I had the opportunity to work with the pathways program specializing with the care and supervision of the children in special education., I had the privilege to work with my local park district and was able to interact with children ages 5-11 in the Park View base after school program during the previous year.

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

HVAC Installer

Gartner Hvac
08.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
11.2019 - 03.2020

Warehouse Associate

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
04.2019 - 11.2019

After school daycare

Morton Grove Park District
01.2019 - 06.2019

Dishwasher

Giordano's
01.2019 - 04.2019

Stock Associate

Dollar Tree
01.2019 - 04.2019

High school or equivalent -

Niles west high school

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