Gabriel Caruso Jara
Hoffman Estates
Summary
Motivated mechanical engineering student with experience in leadership, customer service, manufacturing, facility maintenance, and engineering support. Strong problem-solving abilities with hands-on technical experience and a proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced team environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Tous les Jours
03.2026 - Current
- Manage daily store operations and assist with opening/closing procedures
- Create employee schedules and train new team members
- Ensure excellent customer service and resolve customer concerns
- Monitor inventory and maintain organization throughout the store
- Support team leadership and maintain a positive work environment
Barista
Tous les Jours
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Prepared beverages and maintained quality standards
- Assisted customers and processed payments accurately
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Engineering Intern
CoreCentric Solutions
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Refurbished and tested returned products
- Determined whether products should be repaired or recycled
- Assisted with inspection and manufacturing support tasks
Facilities Specialist
Elmhurst Park District
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained recreational facilities and repaired equipment
- Performed building repairs, repainting, and maintenance tasks
- Assisted with overall facility operations and upkeep
Server
Immaculate Conception School
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted during Mass services and church events
- Cleaned and maintained church facilities
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Elgin Community College
South Elgin, IL05-2027
High School Diploma -
York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL01-2025
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Customer Service & Communication
- Problem Solving
- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing & CNC Machines
- Building Maintenance
- Automotive Repair Knowledge
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Experience in C programing
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision
- Team building
- Experience in Cad software Onshape, AutoCAD, and Inventor
Accomplishments
- Qualified for the Illinois state competition in SkillsUSA during freshman, sophomore, and junior year
- Placed 7th in SkillsUSA competition during freshman year
- Placed 9th in SkillsUSA competition during sophomore year
- Promoted from Barista to Assistant Manager at Tous les Jours through strong leadership and customer service performance
- Participated in a NASA Mars Rover engineering competition focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering design
- Gained hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and facility maintenance through internship and work experience
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
SkillsUSA State Qualifier (Freshman–Junior Year) Member of National Technical Honor Society NASA Mars Rover Competition Participant Basketball Automotive & Mechanical Projects SkillsUSA State Qualifier (Freshman–Junior Year) Member of National Technical Honor Society NASA Mars Rover Competition Participant Basketball Automotive & Mechanical Projects
Languages
tagalog
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Tous les Jours
03.2026 - Current
Barista
Tous les Jours
08.2025 - 03.2026
Engineering Intern
CoreCentric Solutions
02.2025 - 08.2025
Facilities Specialist
Elmhurst Park District
05.2023 - 02.2025
Server
Immaculate Conception School
10.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
York Community High School