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Benjamon Oakes

Zionville,NC

Summary

Meticulous Mobile Phone Technician with 4 years helping private consumers and business customers get up and running after device failures strike. Well-versed in best practices and repair protocols for both iOS and Android-based smartphones. Trusted to handle devices with privacy and security, consistently maintaining customer confidentiality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Creator

Plemmons Student Union
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organized regular meetings with several organizations in order to promote student and community engagement within the Plemmons Student Union
  • Monitored engagement and follower increase on Instagram accounts that were then exported to Excel and created graphs presented to my team during weekly reports
  • Created social media posts via Instagram at regular intervals and tracked the progression of posts
  • Launched targeted social media campaigns using Instagram to enhance brand visibility, resulting in a 20% follower increase over six months

AV Technician

Appalachian State University
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Discussed with patrons their goals, assessed audio-visual needs during events such as speeches, band performances, and other events, and prepared the event space
  • Configured and managed audio-visual equipment setups for over 100 events annually, ensuring optimal sound and visual quality while reducing technical issues by 30% through proactive maintenance
  • Created monthly reports on equipment count and quality via Excel, which was discussed with management for monthly expense reports
  • Developed marketing content strategies to highlight AV solutions, enhancing engagement and increasing event bookings through targeted communication channels

Mobile Repair Technician

Boone Cellular
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Inspected devices for signs of intentional or accidental damage to determine warranty eligibility.
  • Provided diagnostic estimates for repairs, tracking malfunctions and breakage to draft repair cost estimates.
  • Backed up and restored user data to replacement devices, maintaining strict customer privacy protocols.
  • Safely disposed of decommissioned devices, directing electronic waste to appropriate recycling facilities.
  • Offered guidance to consumers on purchasing mobile phone accessories.
  • Applied external accessories such as screen protectors, skins and more.
  • Decommissioned unwanted consumer devices, safeguarding remaining data through reliable destruction methods.
  • Reset and restored mobile operating systems such to factory default settings to correct software-based faults.
  • Adhered to repair and maintenance guidelines set down for Apple devices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Japanese

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
01.2024

Skills

  • Excel
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Professional Communication
  • Leadership
  • Team-Oriented Tasks
  • Data recovery
  • Device decommissioning
  • Screen repair
  • Data retention
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Hardware repair
  • Component replacement
  • Battery replacement
  • Smartphone repair

Timeline

Social Media Creator

Plemmons Student Union
08.2024 - 12.2024

AV Technician

Appalachian State University
04.2023 - 12.2024

Mobile Repair Technician

Boone Cellular
02.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Japanese

Appalachian State University
Benjamon Oakes