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Ian Trujillo

El Paso

Summary

Focused geology major currently attending the University of Texas at El Paso, with 4+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of conflict resolution, customer communications, and customer needs assessment skills to successfully join the workforce. Frequently praised as proactive by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Investment & Property Renovation Speci

Home Revival Investments LLC
06.2023 - Current

Summary:
Managed end-to-end real estate investment projects, including property acquisition, renovation, tenant placement, and rental portfolio management. Combined strong market knowledge with hands-on handyman skills to maximize property value and cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identified undervalued properties for flipping or long-term rental investment
  • Conducted property walkthroughs and created repair/renovation scopes and budgets
  • Performed basic handyman trades including:
    Drywall repair, painting, flooring installation, fixture replacement
    Light plumbing, electrical, appliance installation, and landscaping
  • Managed subcontractors for specialized trades and oversaw project timelines
  • Coordinated all stages of renovation from demo to final walk-through
  • Marketed and listed finished homes for rent or sale via online platforms
  • Screened tenants, managed lease agreements, and handled routine maintenance
  • Maintained financial records, budgets, and ROI analysis on each property

Key Skills:

  • Real estate market analysis and deal evaluation
  • Project management and cost control
  • Light carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and home maintenance
  • Tenant screening, lease management, and property upkeep
  • Tools: Zillow, MLS, QuickBooks, Facebook Marketplace, Microsoft Excel

Achievements:

  • Successfully flipped and/or rented [3] properties, with [average ROI of 30%]
  • Completed most renovations under budget and on schedule
  • Maintained 100% occupancy and on-time rent collection for rental portfolio

Independent Contractor – Rideshare Driver (Uber)

Uber
08.2018 - Current

Summary:
Provided safe, reliable, and professional transportation to riders across the El Paso region. Maintained high customer ratings through strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated dependability, flexibility, and familiarity with city navigation and traffic patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transported passengers to destinations safely and efficiently in a timely manner
  • Used GPS navigation tools and local knowledge to optimize routes and reduce wait times
  • Maintained a clean, comfortable, and professional vehicle environment
  • Handled cashless transactions and app-based payment systems
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resolving issues with professionalism and courtesy

Security

Akima Global Services (AGS)
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided security for unaccompanied minors.
  • Escorting from one area to another.

Logistics

Continuity Global Solutions
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Caring for unaccompanied minors
  • Providing clothing, meals, assistance, information, and general caretaking.

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Working together with professors and graduate students, on new studies in Costa Rica.
  • Assisting in preliminary large volume seismic data processing to isolate earthquakes that produced viable surface wave data.
  • This is accomplished by generating dispersion curves of the seismograms using PGSMWFA and determining whether the data is feasible.

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Graded student assignments while providing relevant and timely feedback.
  • Offered assistance in writing and submitting documents and reports associated with accreditation.
  • Oversaw classes of up to 25 students in geological sciences.
  • Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2019

Associate of Science - undefined

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student records management
  • Technology-savvy
  • Assignment grading
  • Customer Service
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Efficient at Multitasking
  • Networking
  • Public speaking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Operating Systems – ArcMap, QGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), Unix, SeisImager2D, AGI SuperSting, Google Earth Engine
    Lab Work - Water Testing & Soil Analysis
    Field Work - Geologic Mapping, Cross Sectional Maps of Stratification, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, Seismic Refraction, Electromagnetic Ground Conductivity, Ground Penetrating Radar, Gravitometer, Surveying GPS and Leveling, Magnetometer

Certification

Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) Certificate

Affiliations

  • SCHOLAR, GEOLOGY CLUB
  • MEMBER, THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
  • SCHOLAR, NATURAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACADEMIC YEAR-PATHWAYS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (AY-PREP)
  • Geo venture Geology Club (Leading and exploring local trails and teaching general geology to the community)

Timeline

Security

Akima Global Services (AGS)
11.2023 - 05.2024

Real Estate Investment & Property Renovation Speci

Home Revival Investments LLC
06.2023 - Current

Logistics

Continuity Global Solutions
09.2021 - 11.2023

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
08.2019 - 05.2021

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
02.2019 - 08.2019

Independent Contractor – Rideshare Driver (Uber)

Uber
08.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - undefined

El Paso Community College

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

The University of Texas At El Paso