Michael Cortes
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Engineer (12B)| Reserve
|U.S. Army
Mechanicsburg, PA
08.2022 - Current
HVAC Engineer
AMHAC
Yonkers, NY
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Conducted brazing, threading pipe and installation tasks to complete service calls.
- Put in new gas lines, water lines and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Connected heating and air conditioning equipment to fuel, water and refrigerant source to form completed circuit.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints and connections for leaks.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
Combat Engineer (12B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Drum, NY
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
- Installed and recovered anti-handing devices on anti-tank mines and electrical and non-electrical demolition charges.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
- Trained extensively on weaponry, tactics and methods of battle.
- Supervised location, construction and concealment of infantry positions and equipment.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
Water Safety Instructor
YMCA of Yonkers
Yonkers, NY
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Communicated with parents to discuss youth student progress and goals.
- Instructed students in basic to advanced swimming skills and techniques.
- Promoted safe water practices and performed preventive action, emergent response and first-aid.
- Demonstrated water safety and swimming techniques to students of varying skill levels.
- Kept operations in full compliance with federal and state water safety standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY01-2026
High School Diploma -
Gorton High School
Yonkers, NY06.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Active Listening
- Team Management
- Team Building
- Team Leadership
- Communications
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Awarded by U.S. Army Major General Funkhouser for taking immediate action in saving another soldiers life.
- Awarded the Army Good Conduct medal (AGCM). For carrying out three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service. without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses.
Timeline
Combat Engineer (12B)| Reserve
|U.S. Army
08.2022 - Current
HVAC Engineer
AMHAC
04.2022 - 10.2023
Combat Engineer (12B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2018 - 08.2022
Water Safety Instructor
YMCA of Yonkers
07.2015 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Gorton High School