Christy LeDuc
Winter Garden
Summary
- Experience with Maximo
- Experience programming in Visual Basic
- Reading electronic schematics for effective repairs
- Soldering both surface mount and single-sided circuit boards
- Troubleshooting and repairing circuit boards to component level
- Climbing ladders
- Writing assessment reports
- Use of microscopes
- Creating training protocols
- Planning and tracking technicians
- Computer Program known- MS Word Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and iOS Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
- Studied PCL, VFD, impact tools for cable termination to patch panels and wall jacks
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pest Control Technician
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista
01.2013 - Current
- In the last five years using various methods of rodent control I have brought down the rodent calls by 41%.
- Organizing and solving trouble tickets in a timely and efficient manner, solve guest and cast member pest issues, perform preventative pest control services, remove and relocate nuisance wildlife, serviced and maintained equipment.
- Inspected facilities for pest activity and identified potential infestations.
- Applied pest control treatments using safe and effective methods.
- Collaborated with team members to develop pest management strategies.
- Documented service reports detailing treatments and observations made during inspections.
- Followed all company protocols when applying pesticides on the inside and outside of structures.
- Maintained knowledge and adhered to state rules and regulations.
Pest Control Technician
HomeTeam Pest Defense
Winter Garden
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Ran a pest control route, monitored and repaired Sentricon termite bait stations, checked and reloaded rodent bait stations, serviced and maintained equipment, and trained technicians on insect identification and IPM procedures.
- Educated guests on pest prevention practices during facility tours.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to develop pest management strategies.
- Documented service reports detailing treatments and observations made during inspections.
- Followed all company protocols when applying pesticides on the inside and outside of structures.
Research Technician
Eurofins AgroScience
Oakland
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Sample collection and documentation, set up and maintained research plots, assisted with trial applications including calibration of equipment and application parameters, documentation of plot maintenance, assembled irrigation equipment, environmental conditions and crop conditions, and general farm maintenance.
Pest Control Technician
Advanced Pest Related Services Inc.
Winter Garden
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Ran a residential pest control route, inspected homes for termite bond renewals, performed pre and post construction termite applications, checked termite bait stations replaced and repaired as needed, and performed lawn fertilization and shrub treatments.
Customer Service Representative
Apex Pest Control
Orlando
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Scheduled pest control technician routes, entered data of completed technician routes, printed technician schedules, loading and unloading Sentricon scanners, and various office duties.
Energy Management Specialist
National Energy Foundation
Orlando
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Met with school administration to discuss ways to save energy, developed energy management plans to help public school save money, documented and wrote technical reports of school inspections, entered computerized schedules of air-conditioning usage, prepared reports of findings for supervisor or applicable boards.
- Analyzed data to evaluate program effectiveness and user engagement.
- Supported project management tasks for various energy-related initiatives.
- Maintained documentation and reports for grant applications and funding requests.
- Developed detailed reports on operational performance metrics and presented results to senior management team.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Maintenance Mechanic
Adecco Temporary Services
Orlando
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Performed preventative maintenance on pneumatic and mechanical devices and tracked inventory.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Inspected machinery for signs of wear, damage, or malfunction.
- Performed routine repairs on mechanical systems and components.
- Assisted in troubleshooting operational issues during equipment failure.
- Documented maintenance activities and repair logs accurately.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various repair tasks.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
Electronics Process Analysis
Agere Systems
Orlando
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Monitored the productivity in a microchip manufacturing plant, collected chemical samples for analysis and took correct of action when samples to not meet standard specifications, processed microchips, interfaced with other departments to ensure quality.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Electronic Rework Technician
Hytec Dealer Services
Winter Park
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Troubleshooted and repaired circuit boards to component level and maintained a 99% quality control rating, read electronic schematics for effective repairs, soldering both surface mount and single-sided boards, used oscilloscope multimeter and Huntron meters.
- Inspected components for quality assurance and compliance.
- Maintained inventory of tools and materials for rework tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on rework equipment to ensure functionality.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of electronic assemblies to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Removed surface mount devices from PCBs using hot air rework station.
- Tested functionality of repaired electronics assemblies using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Identified root cause issues affecting product performance through troubleshooting techniques such as voltage measurements and component analysis.
Owner/Certified Pest Control Operator In Charge
Bugs and Bugs LLC
Winter Garden
01.2010
- Trained new employees on IPM pest control, proper PPE and safety procedures, planned daily work load, serviced and maintained equipment, performed residential pest control route, ordered supplies, and ran day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entomology, Biology, Chemistry
Florida A & M University
Tallahassee, FloridaAssociate of Science - Electronic Engineering Technologies
ITT Technical Institute
Maitland, FloridaSkills
- Safety compliance
- Inspection techniques
- Data documentation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Safety precautions and procedures
Volunteer Experience
Oakland Nature Preserve, Central Florida Insect Enthusiasts, 2009-2020, Publicity with Facebook and email announcements and by creating and handing out flyers, Created PowerPoint lectures for meetings, Led members on Insect Safaris at ONP, Developed programs and lesson plans for Summer Camp, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Public Schools, Special Needs Children, Retirement Communities, and other Nature Centers
Timeline
Pest Control Technician
Walt Disney World
01.2013 - Current
Pest Control Technician
HomeTeam Pest Defense
01.2012 - 01.2013
Research Technician
Eurofins AgroScience
01.2011 - 01.2012
Owner/Certified Pest Control Operator In Charge
Bugs and Bugs LLC
01.2010
Pest Control Technician
Advanced Pest Related Services Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2009
Customer Service Representative
Apex Pest Control
01.2004 - 01.2006
Energy Management Specialist
National Energy Foundation
01.2002 - 01.2003
Maintenance Mechanic
Adecco Temporary Services
01.2002 - 12.2002
Electronics Process Analysis
Agere Systems
01.2000 - 01.2002
Electronic Rework Technician
Hytec Dealer Services
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Entomology, Biology, Chemistry
Florida A & M University
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering Technologies
ITT Technical Institute