Summary
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Education
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Extracurricular activities
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Bryan Cardenas

MISSION,TX

Summary

Hardworking and versatile individual with a strong foundation in retail-related skills, including product sales, customer service, and teamwork. Gained real-world experience through a self-led snack business, demonstrating initiative, marketing, and inventory management. Additional hands-on roles as a lawn care provider, vinyl wrapping assistant, and mechanic helper have built reliability, attention to detail, and time management. Self-taught in computer repair and technology troubleshooting, showing adaptability and problem-solving — all valuable in fast-paced retail environments.

Work History

Automotive Mechanic Assistant

Dad
  • Dismantled faulty assemblies to repair or replace worn or damaged parts.
  • Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
  • Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
  • Assisted in auto repair and maintenance tasks

Automotive Vinly Wrapper Assistant

Family Member
  • Applied precision and attention to detail when assisting in the installation of vinyl wraps on vehicles, ensuring smooth, bubble-free finishes and accurate alignment of graphics.
  • Collaborated effectively with lead installers to measure, cut, and position vinyl materials, supporting timely project completion in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
  • Utilized hand tools and heat equipment to stretch, trim, and secure vinyl to complex vehicle surfaces, developing technical skills and understanding of material behavior.

Lawn Mower

Myself
  • Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
  • Loaded and unloaded mowing equipment at customer locations.

Student Entrepreneur – Snack Sales Business

Myself
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills by creating and managing a small-scale snack resale business, generating consistent profit through product selection, pricing, and demand analysis.
  • Exercised leadership and delegation by recruiting and coordinating a team of peers to sell products, setting sales goals, and managing inventory distribution.
  • Developed marketing and communication strategies to promote products, increase customer engagement, and build a loyal client base within a competitive school environment.

Self Taught Computer Technician Business

Myself
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Responded to support requests from clients and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

South Texas College, McAllen, TX
04-2028

College courses I took while in highschool:

- Math 1414 College Algebra

- History 1301 U.S History I

- English 1301 Composition I

- Math 2412 Pre-Calculus Math

- History 1302 U.S History II

- Sociology 1301 Introductory Sociology

- Speech 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication

High School Diploma -

Palmview High School , Palmview, TX
05-2025
  • Completed AP course in [Physics]
  • Relevant Coursework: [Automotive]
  • Professional Development: [Speech]
  • Extracurricular Activities: [Soccer]
  • Elected Captain of [Soccer]

Skills

  • Communication (written & verbal)
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Work ethic
  • Dependability / reliability
  • Leadership
  • Positive attitude

Accomplishments

  • Launched and managed a profitable student snack business, building sales, marketing, and team leadership skills while generating consistent income.
  • Recruited and oversaw a small sales team, delegating tasks and tracking inventory to expand reach and efficiency.
  • Assisted in full engine reassembly and diagnostics under a licensed mechanic, gaining hands-on automotive repair experience.
  • Self-taught computer technician, successfully diagnosing and repairing hardware/software issues for family, friends, and personal use.
  • Supported professional vehicle vinyl wrapping projects, learning precision installation techniques and working with heat tools and cutting equipment.
  • Provided consistent, reliable lawn care services to local clients, maintaining properties and building trust through quality service and time management.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Extracurricular activities

Soccer Captain (3/4 Years in Highschool)

UIL Calculators Captain

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Timeline

Automotive Mechanic Assistant - Dad
Automotive Vinly Wrapper Assistant - Family Member
Lawn Mower - Myself
Student Entrepreneur – Snack Sales Business - Myself
Self Taught Computer Technician Business - Myself
South Texas College - Associate of Science, Computer Science
Palmview High School - High School Diploma,