CARLOS RUBERT BRAVO
Bronx,New York
Summary
Having won the U.S. visa lottery, my family and I immigrated to the United States in late 2021 as U.S. permanent residents. While I have had jobs since arriving in the U.S., none of them have been in the medical equipment maintenance and repair field for which I am trained and in which I practiced for thirty years at a busy provincial hospital in Cuba. The provisional Medical Equipment Technician position currently open at Gouverneur Hospital seems the perfect position where I can put to use my thirty-year medical equipment technician experience in equipment maintenance and diagnostics, ensuring optimal performance and safety. I have proven technical skills for effective troubleshooting and repairs, minimizing downtime, as well as knowledge of equipment calibration and preventive maintenance to prolong device lifespan and reliability.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Repair Technician
Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial Hospital
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
01.1982 - 12.2012
- Repair and Maintenance of Medical Equipment, including but not limited to conventional x-ray equipment; close-circuit specialized medical equipment with tv monitors; C-Arm portable x-ray equipment with CCD cameras and monitors used in operating rooms during orthopedic surgery, cardiac and other surgeries; portable conventional x-ray and mammography equipment, x-ray film driers; conventional mammography equipment; automatic radiography developers and other medical equipment
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Completed all repair and maintenance activities promptly and to high quality standards.
- Inspected and tested, repaired and refurbished products for proper operation.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols while working with potentially hazardous materials or electrical components during the repair process.
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs and improve overall service quality.
- Reduced device downtime with regular maintenance and preventative measures.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment to ensure the efficient completion of repairs and the wellbeing of both employees and customers.
- Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs, parts inventory, and warranty information for accurate documentation purposes.
- Followed detailed repair and maintenance procedures for consumer products.
Delivery Driver and Porter
Salsa Catering
New York, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered food and prepared spaces for events
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
Delivery Driver
Bella Notte Restaurant
Bronx, New York
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Deliver food throughout the New York Metropolitan area
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
- Facilitated smooth delivery process, ensuring all packages were securely and neatly organized within vehicle.
- Supported operational efficiency by accurately completing delivery paperwork and timely reporting.
Superintendent of a Nine-apartment Building
Self Employed Services
Havana, Cuba
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Responsible for the maintenance of a five-story building containing nine apartments
- Managed 6 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
- Duties: General maintenance and repairs including: cleaning, painting and maintaining the common areas of the building; maintaining and repairing the water tanks and system in the building; plastering, spackling and painting the common areas as well as individual apartments; making plumbing repairs; cleaning and repairing air conditioners and house appliances such as toasters, stoves, ovens, washing machines, fans and other small appliances; replacing and/or repairing locks, doors and windows; doing minor plumbing jobs such as replacing faucets, shower heads and toilets; polishing floors
- Also responsible for contracting with outside providers when needed and coordinating their work
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
Handyman
Self-employed
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Repaired and maintained home appliances including air conditioners, refrigerators, ovens, stoves, toasters, and other small appliances; painted houses (Interior and exterior); plumbing jobs; auto and motorcycle maintenance and repair
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and general home repairs, showcasing adaptability and expertise within the field.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and quality handyman services for various home repairs.
- Collaborated with other handymen to complete larger projects efficiently while ensuring high-quality results for the clients.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with unique repair challenges that resulted in effective solutions tailored to specific situations.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work sites to confirm adherence to safety standards and client expectations before leaving the premises.
- Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and and functionality.
- Meticulously maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance during each task undertaken.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Educated clients about proper maintenance practices to help prolong the lifespan of repaired items or installations within their homes or businesses.
Education
Skills
- Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Complex Problem-solving
- Equipment calibration
- Schematics interpretation
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Delivery Driver and Porter
Salsa Catering
01.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Bella Notte Restaurant
05.2023 - 12.2024
Superintendent of a Nine-apartment Building
Self Employed Services
12.2015 - 09.2021
Handyman
Self-employed
09.2012 - 12.2015
Medical Repair Technician
Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial Hospital
01.1982 - 12.2012
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