SARA HIRCHERT
Amazon
Garden City,ID
1
Language
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Hands on professional with experience in electronic device repair, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, warehouse operations, and seasonal construction. Brings two years of cell phone repair experience involving diagnostics, component replacement, precision tools, and functional testing, along with experience in fast paced warehouse operations and hands on construction. Currently attending College of Western Idaho's Pre Manufacturing course, developing foundational knowledge of electrical circuits, multimeter use, circuit construction and testing, measurement, and manufacturing safety. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently completes deadline oriented tasks.
Work History
Warehouse Associate / Fulfillment Operations
8 Years 4 Months- Pick, scan, process, package, and prepare customer orders and products for shipment.
- Receive, unload, organize, and put away incoming inventory; maintain organized warehouse areas.
- Use barcode scanners and on screen prompts to track inventory and complete assigned tasks.
- Inspected products for defects or damage, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
- Inspect products for defects or damage and help ensure items meet quality requirements.
- Troubleshoot workflow or processing issues and follow established procedures and safety requirements.
- Perform materials handling tasks in a fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
- Coordinated workflow across conveyor, dock, and staging areas to support continuous throughput.
- Inspected packages for quality standards and corrected labeling, damage, and routing issues.
- Maintained safety protocols while operating near moving machinery in a warehouse environment.
Construction Worker
2 Years- Contributed to construction projects by performing general labor, assembly, installation, and material handling to support team objectives.
- Used hand and power tools, including drills, impact drivers, saws, and nail guns.
- Enforced safety protocols and PPE compliance across active jobsite operations.
- Followed instructions and job site safety procedures while working with crew members to complete tasks.
- Organized tools, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and maintained orderly work area.
- Employed during summer months
Cell Phone Repair Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Diagnosed electronic device problems and identified electrical or mechanical issues requiring repair.
- Performed hands on replacement of screens, batteries, charging ports, cameras, and speakers.
- Disassembled and reassembled devices using precision tools and careful component handling techniques.
- Restored device functionality through micro soldering, component swaps, and board level troubleshooting.
- Managed repair parts inventory, ordered components, and maintained organized workbench supplies.
- Verified repair quality by testing touch response, audio, connectivity, and charging performance.
- Replaced touch sensitive digitizers and displays using official OEM parts to maintain warranty eligibility.
- Installed and replaced small electronic components, enhancing device performance and reliability.
- Handled small electronic components during repairs and completed component installation and replacement.
Data Entry, Special Projects, Medicare, Billing
3 Months- Executed data entry and administrative support for special projects, Medicare, and billing functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members and worked independently to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Performed efficiently in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing priorities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Housekeeper / Supervisor
2 Years 4 Months- Supervised eight employees, managed scheduling, and conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
- Coordinated housekeeping tasks and prepared guest rooms to meet established standards, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.
- Maintained service and housekeeping standards while professionally addressing guest inquiries to enhance guest satisfaction.
Data Collector
6 Months- Conducted telephone interviews in healthcare industry, ensuring accurate data collection and completed data entry tasks.
- Utilized computer software and critical thinking skills to address challenges, incorporating supervisor feedback for improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of field observations and participant interactions to support data integrity and research objectives.
Personal Care Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Delivered personal-care and daily-living support, including housekeeping, laundry, and light meal preparation to enhance resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, preserving dignity and comfort.
- Facilitated meal distribution and assisted with routine resident needs while documenting relevant changes to ensure quality care.
- Monitored resident wellbeing and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported mobility transfers using safe techniques and proper body mechanics.
Education
Pre-Manufacturing Course - Manufacturing
- Hands on coursework focused on foundational electrical, mechanical, measurement, manufacturing, and workplace safety skills.
- Electrical and electronics fundamentals
- Study atomic structure, elements, the periodic table, conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.
- Learn current, voltage, resistance, AC / DC circuit concepts, and Ohm's Law.
- Build and test basic circuits using breadboards, wires, resistors, capacitors, and switches.
- Construct series and parallel circuits; identify resistor values using color codes.
- Use multimeters and an Electrical Diagnostic Trainer for introductory electrical measurements and troubleshooting.
- Study battery components and build a voltaic pile battery.
- Tools, measurement, math, and technical documentation
- Develop familiarity with hand tools used in basic electronics and measurement.
- Practice measurement, unit conversion, powers of ten, scientific and engineering notation, and geometric calculations.
- Record electronic measurements and use spreadsheet formulas to compare results and test predictions or hypotheses.
- Manufacturing, safety, and professional development
- Study OSHA 10 topics, including walking and working surfaces, fall prevention, emergency action, exit routes, fire prevention, electrical hazards, PPE, hazard communication, materials handling, and machine guarding.
- Develop professional communication, email, calendar, and time management skills using Outlook, Canvas, and CWI student resources.
- College of Western Idaho (CWI)
- Entrepreneurship
- Explored the challenges of opening, operating, financing, and marketing a successful small business. The course was designed to provide students with an understanding of the underlying beliefs and assumptions which drive the behaviors entrepreneurs need to succeed.
- 3.0 GPA
Leadership Development Skills
- An application of behavioral science principles and skills to the practice of leadership in a variety of contexts. Topics include team building, motivation, problem solving, negotiation, and self management.
- 4.0 GPA
- Writing And Rhetoric I
- Emphasized the process and strategies of writing with critical attention to purpose, audience, and style. Wrote analytical essays based on readings, observations, and ideas; developed inventiveness and voice; and edit for style conventions of standard usage.
- 4.0 GPA
- Communicating Thru Web Design
- Communicate content to diverse global audiences using software and mark up languages. Developed, planned, and executed electronic media delivery via the Internet through a variety of platforms.
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
Warehouse operations
inventory
and materials handling
Computer based systems
barcode scanners
and spreadsheets
Product inspection
quality checks
and procedural compliance
Workplace safety
PPE
and hazard awareness
Hand and power tools; precision tools
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting fundamentals
Electronic device diagnostics and component replacement
AC/DC circuit fundamentals and Ohm's Law
Multimeter use
electrical measurements
and circuit testing
Series and parallel circuit construction
Electrical diagrams and technical measurement concepts
Breadboards
wires
resistors
capacitors
and switches
Resistor color code identification
Teamwork
communication
time management
and problem solving
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certification: Sept 2026
- AED certification Sept 2026
Languages
English
Interests
Open to rotating shifts and cleanroom work; interested in learning specialized semiconductor equipment and preventive-maintenance procedures.
Committed to continuing education
additional technical training
certifications
and hands-on professional development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- College of Western Idaho (CWI) | High school or equivalent
- CPR & First Aid Certification: Sept 2026
- AED certification Sept 2026
- Driver's license
- English
- Open to rotating shifts and cleanroom work; interested in learning specialized semiconductor equipment and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Committed to continuing education, additional technical training, certifications, and hands on professional development.
Timeline
Construction Worker
Apodaca Construction
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Data Entry, Special Projects, Medicare, Billing
Blue Cross of Idaho
10.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Cell Phone Repair Technician
Elite Wireless
06.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Warehouse Associate / Fulfillment Operations
Amazon
06.2018 - CurrentRead More
Housekeeper / Supervisor
Holiday Inn Express
05.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Data Collector
Clearwater Boise Research
10.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Personal Care Assistant
The Cottages
05.2012 - 06.2014Read More
College of Western Idaho (CWI)
Pre-Manufacturing Course from Manufacturing
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College of Western Idaho
from Entrepreneurship
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College of Western Idaho
Leadership Development Skills
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College of Western Idaho
from Writing And Rhetoric I
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College of Western Idaho
from Communicating Thru Web Design
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