Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Job Position
Activities
Certification
Playing VolleyBall
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
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Jerek Garcia

Santa Fe,New Mexico

Summary

Graduated engineering degree, with background in manufacturing and project management; heightened by time developed within LANL. Overall an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seen by balancing college with project management, as well as currently balancing multiple projects being overseen and completed through input, and taking charge along with responsibility to ensure the plan comes to completion.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Controls Engineer

Los Alamos National Laboratory, LANL
07.2023 - Current
  • Earned recognition for consistently delivering high-quality work on time and under budget, exemplifying commitment to excellence in project execution.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Streamlined communication among team members with regular progress reports and updates on key performance indicators.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Conducted cost and time estimates.
  • Currently handling 5 projects simultaneously, providing scheduling, cost analysis, schedule analysis, and weekly updates.
  • Holds Q-Clearance

Resident Advisor

Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with parents to promote positive living environment for students.
  • Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
  • Monitored building security by conducting routine rounds throughout the facility.

Operations Intern

USA Shade And Fabric Structures
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with coordination of technical and business system process improvements.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Participated in the creation of training materials for new hires, facilitating a smooth onboarding process for all employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering -

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
05.2023

Associate of Science - Engineering

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Resource Planning
  • Scope Definition
  • Workflow Development
  • Forecasting Techniques
  • Prototyping
  • Project management proficiency
  • Certified in Welding, and welding experience with TSTC
  • Programming skills in JavaScript, Python, C, and Raspberry Pi; and SolidWorks, Fusion360, Creo
  • Building management/experience with South Texas College, and UTRGV
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Vendor and sales experience through school and off-campus

Accomplishments

  • Bachelor's Degree of Science in M.M.E.T, 2023
  • Associates degree in engineering, 2019
  • Gained an understanding of Engineering fundamentals
  • Gained furthered knowledge in robotic design and construction
  • State Science and Engineering Fair participant 4 times in a row, 2011-2014
  • Obtained knowledge on how to present and display findings scientifically
  • Competitively convey ideas and thoughts to a person or crowd
  • Presidential Achievement Scholarship, 2019-2022
  • College Board Recognition Scholarship, 2019-2022
  • President of Early College Highschool, T-STEM Academy, 2015-2019
  • Persistently tested and displayed my strength as a leader to run an organization
  • Allowed for a better understanding of leadership qualities and skills to effectively maintain a position with my colleagues and promote our cause.

Job Position

Project Controls Engineer - Onboard, 08/01/23

Activities

  • District and Regional Science representative/judge- South Texas, 2017-2019
  • Allowed for a better understanding of the future of science through the younger generation
  • Allowed for connections within the nearby counties and district scientists to spread my networking into the southern parts of Texas
  • Participate in school-sanctioned competitive robot battling, 2019

Certification

  • Primavera P6 Training - July 2023 to Present
  • Cobra Training - July 2023 to December 2023
  • Basic Welding Procedures, TSTC - July 2020 to Aug 2020

Playing VolleyBall

A hobby of mine that I like to do after work or on the weekends.

Additional Information

I am a very communicative team worker who can balance multiple projects at once, along with setting a good work/life balance and schedule to maintain the best of every scenario I come across. With roughly 2 years of experience in project scheduling and management, I can effectively ensure the quality of my work through my past endeavors which have always came to fruition. Furthermore I am looking to apply and secure a deal as I wish to move to Houston, Texas for personal details and for the future of my career.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Controls Engineer

Los Alamos National Laboratory, LANL
07.2023 - Current

Operations Intern

USA Shade And Fabric Structures
05.2022 - 08.2022

Resident Advisor

Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Engineering -

Texas A&M University

Associate of Science - Engineering

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

Weslaco High School
  • Primavera P6 Training - July 2023 to Present
  • Cobra Training - July 2023 to December 2023
  • Basic Welding Procedures, TSTC - July 2020 to Aug 2020
Jerek Garcia