Chad Bates
Palmetto,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Technician
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
- Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
USPS
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Wrote detailed trip reports with notable details about road conditions, weather, and obstacles encountered.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Remained physically fit to safely lift and transport packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
Mail Handler Assistant
USPS
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality with mail items in line with regulations.
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 50 flights per day.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Active Duty U.S. Army
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Control airborne and ground traffic
- Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
- Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications
- Air traffic control management and operational procedures
- Communications and radar procedures
- Aircraft recognition
- Takeoff, landing and ground control procedures
Automated Artillery Tactical Data Systems Analysis Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
11.2007 - 09.2009
- Part-time National Guard Soldier
- Operate communications systems
- Assist in the preparation of computer centers
- Prepare field artillery tactical data systems
- Determine target location using computers or manual calculations
Freight Team Supervisor
Kohl's
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Full-time freight team supervisor
- Managed loading and unloading freight trucks
- Managed freight personnel
- Worked with Microsoft Office
Paint Specialist and Freight Team
Lowes
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Full-time paint specialist
- Mixed paint with custom calculations
- Performed cashier duties
- Stocked and moved freight
- Freight accountability
Education
High School Diploma -
New Christian Academy
12-2006
Skills
- Package handling
- Load management
- Loading and unloading
- Truck loading
- Load documentation management
- Lift truck operation
- Loading coordination
- High stress tolerance
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Personal Information
Timeline
Computer Technician
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
USPS
09.2018 - 01.2019
Mail Handler Assistant
USPS
08.2018 - 09.2018
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
06.2017 - 09.2017
Active Duty U.S. Army
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 06.2012
Automated Artillery Tactical Data Systems Analysis Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
11.2007 - 09.2009
Freight Team Supervisor
Kohl's
10.2007 - 01.2008
Paint Specialist and Freight Team
Lowes
06.2007 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
New Christian Academy
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