Jeff Hartman

Chicago,IL

Summary

Resourceful and dependable professional with over 12 years of experience in high-paced manufacturing environments and a strong foundation in information technology and networking. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize production workflows, and troubleshoot technical issues. Now pursuing opportunities in IT with a completed associate degree. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting quickly to new technologies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Assembly Line Worker & Team Leader

Ford Motor Company

Chicago, IL

04.2012 - Current

Led production teams across Trim, Body Shop, Quality, and Pre-Delivery departments to achieve performance, safety, and quality targets.
Identified and implemented solutions for production issues to enhance operational efficiency.
Facilitated communication between hourly employees, salaried staff, and management to ensure alignment.
Contributed to union negotiation efforts while developing solutions that addressed both operational needs and employee satisfaction.
Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.
Selected to spearhead short- and long-term initiatives addressing operational abnormalities and inefficiencies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology & Networking

DeVry University

11.2024

Ford Industrial Readiness Certificate Program -

Prairie State College

01.2020

Skills

Assembly Line Operations & Process Optimization
Team Leadership & Employee Engagement
Technical Troubleshooting & Workflow Improvement
Networking Concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Data-Driven Decision Making
Network Security Fundamentals
Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
Quality Assurance & Compliance

Strong Verbal & Written Communication
Cisco Networking Basics
Windows & Linux Operating Systems
Basic Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
Network Configuration & Troubleshooting
MS Office Suite Google Workspace
IT Support & Help Desk Fundamentals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Actively seeking remote positions only
Not willing to relocate
Strong leadership experience in high-performance teams
Open to entry-level roles in IT support, systems administration, or cybersecurity

Certification

Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials with Honors
Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security with Honors

References

References available upon request.

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