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David Gonzalez

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Quality- and service-minded professional successful at maximizing team productivity and customer satisfaction. Versatile Project Engineer offers quality assurance, root cause analysis and project management expertise coupled with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Polished in observing and monitoring project milestones and interacting with clients to interpret needs. Sound knowledge of design and visualization software. Dedicated Usher leveraging 6 years' experience in the field.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Scientist

Chico State, AIME
Chico, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed data, interpreted results, and documented findings accurately in laboratory notebooks.
  • Executed experiments according to established protocols with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
  • Maintained accurate records of all experimental data and results.
  • Performed sample preparation activities such as centrifugation, filtration, and aliquoting.
  • Provided technical support to other scientists within the organization as needed.
  • Reviewed literature related to research projects to stay current on scientific developments.
  • Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during an experiment or project process.
  • Participated in team meetings with other scientists to discuss project progress and results.
  • Prioritized workloads with Mechanical Engineering team.

Project Engineer

CSU Chico
Chico, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed, coordinated and monitored production tasks.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

Program Developer, Designer

CSU Chico
Chico, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Performed regression and performance tests for updated systems.
  • Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.

Safety Manual Writer

CSU Chico
Chico, CA
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
  • Wrote a concise safety manual on how to operate an ARC weld.

Usher

Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament
Sacramento, CA
09.2013 - 02.2020
  • Responded to guest questions about current facility events and future offerings.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided client service by distributing programs and answering patron's questions.
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Helped patrons to assigned seats by giving directions and leading way for the audience.
  • Greeted patrons at Mass events and collected tickets for charity events.
  • Assisted patrons with handicaps to appropriate seating.
  • Maintained safe and clean atmosphere, contacting appropriate staff to handle spills or incidents.
  • Declined to admit patrons without ticket.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Processed admission payments and provided tickets.

Student Assistant

Mustard Seed Education
Sacramento, CA
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Worked with management and instructors to establish core skills related to job and industry.
  • Coordinated successful student organization events and activities.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
  • Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
  • Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  • Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
  • Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
  • Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.

Camp Assistant

Camp Recreation
Sacramento, CA
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Prepared for and led daily educational projects in day camps.
  • Assisted with student check-in by performing assigned duties, staffing check-in tables, escorting families and leading camp tours.
  • Led group of children in swimming, baseball and arts and crafts.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.

Legislative Intern & Runner

Resolute
Sacramento, CA
06.2013 - 07.2018
  • Completed tasks ahead of deadlines and devised new methods that streamlined administrative processes.
  • Welcomed guests to legislative office, asking open-ended questions to identify ways to offer help.
  • Provided administrative assistance by returning phone calls, answering emails and putting together mail distribution lists.
  • Provided legal research to aid my superiors with positive outcomes.
  • Answered phones, greeted clients, scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements.
  • Revised documents, organized travel arrangements, submitted billable hours and coordinated court documentation for timely filings.
  • Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence and witness interviews.
  • Managed consents to change attorney for high-volume transfers.
  • Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jesuit High School
Sacramento, CA
05.2020

Undergrad - Mechatronics Engineering

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Emergency Response
  • Customer Queries and Response
  • Special Needs Assistance
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Ticket Collection
  • Ticket Selling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Visitor Check-in
  • Ticket Authenticity Verification
  • Schematic Reading
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Technical Drawings
  • Problem Resolution
  • Prototyping
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Project Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Design Interpretation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Stick Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Public Speaking
  • Safety Procedures
  • Lathing
  • Drilling & Cutting
  • Die Casting Aluminum
  • Pseudo Code
  • Coding in C
  • Design Evaluations
  • Equipment Knowledge
  • Resourceful Nature
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Project Oversight

Accomplishments

  • DnD Club President (Jesuit High School)
  • Created highly effective new program using the communication service "Discord" that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations. Even allowing the club to continue operations well into
  • During Presidency, turned a club of of only 25-30 members to a club with over 100 members in less than one semester
  • Promoted from DnD Club member to Club President, in less than 12-months.
  • Turned the DnD club into the second largest club on campus in one semester
  • Arc Weld Safety https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D3H21mpNfGT4QcG8Pc94zFHJXTw7lIETvknj1DplBg/edit
  • Engineering Project Concept Art https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUxzxCVD3Xjedu71U0qt74SiLmv8jc_bEGal2WD8zMs/edit
  • Final Product https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ILeUVl0aHxgJzmxk1RX_jQGQBF_CI0nynHpmmw_Grd8/edit#heading=h.aiglmhk9raf6

Timeline

Associate Scientist

Chico State, AIME
02.2023 - Current

Safety Manual Writer

CSU Chico
10.2022 - 11.2022

Project Engineer

CSU Chico
08.2022 - 12.2022

Program Developer, Designer

CSU Chico
08.2022 - 12.2022

Student Assistant

Mustard Seed Education
07.2019 - 07.2019

Camp Assistant

Camp Recreation
12.2018 - 12.2018

Usher

Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament
09.2013 - 02.2020

Legislative Intern & Runner

Resolute
06.2013 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Jesuit High School

Undergrad - Mechatronics Engineering

California State University - Chico
David Gonzalez