Pedro Hernandez
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Motivated and goal-oriented electrical engineer student with a focus on renewable energy with, a strong work ethic, and leadership skills. I am seeking an opportunity to demonstrate my ability to become an asset to an organization and complete projects efficiently and successfully. I bring a stable and clean employment history and the ability to lead teams successfully. I offer references per request describing my outstanding work ethic and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbattery Design Competition
Elgin Community College
Kankakee, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Part of a team for a national competition of microbattery design
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements and deadlines
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications for a prototype
- Brainstormed with classmates to implement and refine manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions for the design of the microbattery
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts to implement for the battery design
Assistant Manager
Little Ceasars Pizza
Kankakee, IL
03.2018 - Current
- Promoted to assistant manager within two years
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
PV System Design-Project
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine PV System concepts.
- Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
- Determine project specifications and scope.
- Manufacture prototype by hand in the classroom
- The prototype was designed to be both functional with the sun's energy but with the ability to also be functional with renewable batteries
Landscaping Crew Member
Country Club Cleaners
Kankakee
04.2022 - Current
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara Catholic High School
Kankakee Illinois 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering-Renewable Sources
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Self-motivated
- Quick learner
- Leadership
- Highly adaptable
- Critical Thinking
Certificates
OSHA
Timeline
Microbattery Design Competition
Elgin Community College
01.2024 - Current
PV System Design-Project
Kankakee Community College
01.2023 - 06.2023
Landscaping Crew Member
Country Club Cleaners
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Little Ceasars Pizza
03.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara Catholic High School
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering-Renewable Sources
Kankakee Community College