MIGUEL ANGEL GARZA CORTINAS
Summary
To gain Employment and expand my knowledge in the field. And to also pass along knowledge I have gained
Experienced with lock installation, repair, and maintenance. Utilizes advanced techniques to ensure security and functionality of locking mechanisms. Knowledge of key cutting, duplication, and emergency lockout solutions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Locksmith
St. Mary's University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Install, Repair, Replace, and Maintain door locks, closers, and panic hardware. Also Cut new key and maintain key system for Campus.
- Collaborated with fellow Maintenance workers to complete complex projects efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts to ensure readiness for any job requirement or customer need.
Locksmith
Sam Houston State University
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Install, Repair, Replace, and Maintain door locks, closers, and panic hardware. Also Cut new key and maintain key system for Campus.
- Collaborated with fellow locksmiths to complete complex projects efficiently and effectively.
Locksmith
Texas Southmost College
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Install, Repair, Replace, and Maintain door locks, closers, and panic hardware. Also walk campus with pest control, elevator and sliding door technicians to guide and give access to various rooms and buildings around campus. Cut new keys create and maintain key system for Campus.
Locksmith
North East Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Install, Repair, Replace, and Maintain door locks, closers, and panic hardware. Duplicate keys, Open file cabinets, and reproduce lost keys, cut new key and rekey locks.
Locksmith
UTB/TSC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Rekey and install maintain locks. Secure buildings. Duplicate create keys for offices and also repair panic devices and adjust door closers.
Locksmith
Keyway Locksmith Svc.
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Residential and Commercial key duplication and fabrication. Open locked automobiles and duplicate and produce automotive keys. Master key, rekey, and maintain residential and commercial locksets.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
James Pace Highschool
Brownsville, Texas01.1992
Skills
- Removal of broken keys
- Padlock opening and rekeying
- Use of HPC CM12000
- Use of Blue Shark key machine
- Use of key duplicators
- Installation of leverset and panic devices
- Use of lock picks to open commercial and residential locks
- Use of Blue punch Machines
- Adjustment of most brands of door closers
- Repair the majority of panic door hardware
- Use of code source program from HPC
Timeline
Locksmith
St. Mary's University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Locksmith
Sam Houston State University
01.2022 - 08.2023
Locksmith
Texas Southmost College
01.2013 - 01.2021
Locksmith
North East Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2013
Locksmith
UTB/TSC
01.2003 - 01.2007
Locksmith
Keyway Locksmith Svc.
01.1993 - 01.2003
Highschool Diploma -
James Pace Highschool
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