Donald Chavannes
DEER PARK,New York
Summary
Adaptable Computer Science Major currently attending Empire State College, with 15.5+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of mechanical skills, workflow prioritization, and to successfully fill the Electronic Service technician position. Frequently praised as efficient, responsible candidate that can be relied upon to help achieve necessary goals. Successful at applying electronics, electrical circuitry expertise to different practical issues. Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems and completing root cause analysis. Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions that help achieve operational and safety targets.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Office of Mental Health
04.2021 - Current
- Filled out and maintained client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records and progress notes
- Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
- Evaluated clients' physical and mental condition, based on review of client information
- Discussed with individual patients plans for life after leaving therapy
- Assisted them in understanding, dealing with and supporting clients and patients
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments and developed treatment plans
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation and tests
- Counseled clients or patients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Performed crisis interventions to help ensure safety of patients and others.
Direct Support Professional
LIDDSO
03.2013 - 03.2021
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager and supervisor
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
- Participated in case reviews, consulted with team caring for client, to evaluate client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services
- Evaluated client's needs to plan for continuing services
- Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Observed physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise to monitor client condition
- Established personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Drove motor vehicles to transport clients to physicians' offices or outings
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for clients
- Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
Maintenance Mechanic
TC Shipping Services
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation
- Aided in repair and maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment and building structures
- Dismantled machines, equipment and devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools
- Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery and equipment
- Fabricated and repaired counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures, such as sheds and outbuildings
- Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct, checking blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs, as necessary
- Inspected, operated and test machinery and equipment diagnosed machine malfunctions
- Ordered parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
- Performed routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, and belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and doing other preventive maintenance actions
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair and fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and tools
- Installed equipment to improve energy and operational efficiency of residential and commercial buildings
- Ground and reseated valves, using valve-grinding machines
- Operated cut torches and welding equipment to cut and join metal parts.
Maintenance Worker
Developmental Disabilities Institute
01.2007 - 04.2010
- Painted or repaired roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery and equipment
- Aided in repair and maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment and building structures
- Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices
- Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
- Performed general cleaning of buildings and properties
- Provided groundskeeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal
- Performed routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners and hoses, installing replacement parts and reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2027
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding
- Electrical experience
- Control systems
- HVAC Controls
- Motor Controls
- Soldering skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Personal Information
Title: Trades Generalist
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Office of Mental Health
04.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
LIDDSO
03.2013 - 03.2021
Maintenance Mechanic
TC Shipping Services
05.2010 - 04.2013
Maintenance Worker
Developmental Disabilities Institute
01.2007 - 04.2010
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
SUNY Empire State College