Ruben James Santana Jr.
Justin,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented aspiring Journey Tradesman aims to fulfill apprenticeship opportunity to contribute several years of experience in related roles. Background in warehousing and logistics, truck driving and inventory control and quality assurance. Eager to contribute value to teams through strong troubleshooting, diagnostics and problem solving skills combined with superior physical dexterity and abilities. Ambitious and quick-learning with unwavering work ethic. Passionate about environmental ideologies, and driven to assist in innovation and conservation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrician's Helper
Tesla Electrical Solutions
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted electricians in installing, repairing, removing and maintaining electrical systems and components.
- Operated hand and power tools to support electrical installations and repairs.
- Aided in troubleshooting electrical issues under supervision of experienced electricians.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations during installations.
Service Technician, Store Associate
Glass Aquatics LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Creating and maintaining aquatic life support systems; confident in all aspects and phases of maintaining various types and styles of aquariums with ability to diagnose and solve a wide array of problems
- Experienced with handling, storing, buying and selling of common and rare aquatic and marine fauna and flora
- Knowledge and understanding of many different species and their behaviors/preferred environments and replication of those environments
- Prepared diets and enrichment for animals
- Knowledge and experience with basic animal husbandry and coral/live plant propagation
- Knowledge and experience with a range of diseases, medication techniques and quarantine systems
- Experienced with installation, relocation, removal, servicing and maintaining complete systems and equipment for aquaria, such as skimmers, filters, lights, pumps, plumbing, etc. with a team and alone.
- Moderately advanced understanding of water quality and chemistry, modes of filtration and testing
- Experienced in driving, planning, and navigating service routes and van/truck upkeep
- Accurately maintained records and inventory counts with precision; efficient at receiving, counting, sorting, expediting and acclimating shipments of live animals and dry/frozen goods
- Experienced with client and customer interactions and sales, helping them achieve success or providing services
- Regularly opened and closed facilities and cash registers
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces
- Tasked with training of new employees
- Maintained healthy and work friendly atmospheres while promoting innovation and growth
Intern
Dallas Zoo
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Maintained safety priority with code red animals
- Prepared carts with supplies and tools for zoologists utilization
- Experience in handling of animals
- Maintaining habitat upkeep
- Prepared diets and enrichment for animals
- Maintained records with ZIMS
- Educated zoo visitors on animals via keeper chats
Associate
Amazon
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Processed and sorted inbound/outbound customer packages
- Maintained efficient flow of packages
- Monitored accuracy of customer shipments
- Consistently reached and exceeded personal and team goals
- Solved complex inventory problems in cooperation with multiple departments
- Tasked with the training and leadership of other employees
- Performed multiple inventorying and reporting roles and duties
- Assisted leadership with daily operations and logistics
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TX 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Safety compliance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Inventory management
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Customer service skills
- Team leadership
- Route planning and navigation
- Problem diagnosis
- Data collection and analyzing
- Training and development
- Project proposals
- Aquatic life support systems
- Water quality testing
- Recycling
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
Environmental Field Skills Certificate - NRTG
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Electrician's Helper
Tesla Electrical Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Service Technician, Store Associate
Glass Aquatics LLC
05.2023 - Current
Intern
Dallas Zoo
02.2023 - 04.2023
Associate
Amazon
09.2017 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
08.2007 - 05.2011