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Sonia Tyler

Ephrata,WA

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Central Machinery Sales
Moses Lake, Washington
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
  • Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
  • Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email, and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Gathered data on competitors' pricing, products, and promotional activities.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
  • Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.

Field Technician III

Silent-Aire
Ashburn, VA
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for unit delivery inspections
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed system issues by running tests, troubleshooting hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
  • Instructed and trained customers on usage and operation to improve equipment performance.
  • Utilized handheld device to update work order status.
  • Tested newly installed systems prior to deployment in order to ensure functionality.
  • Identified potential safety hazards related to job tasks and took appropriate action to eliminate them.
  • Investigated root causes of recurring problems with specific hardware or software configurations.
  • Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
  • Upgraded existing systems by installing new versions of operating systems or application software.
  • Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
  • Created detailed reports documenting all work performed onsite including labor, materials and expenses incurred during service calls.

Secretary

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Elementary secretary
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
  • Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
  • Processed enrollments, withdrawals, transfers and grade changes.

Secretary

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • High School truancy secretary
  • Gathered attendance data and uploaded into school's database each day.
  • Monitored student attendance records and identified patterns of absences.
  • Facilitated communication between schools, courts, law enforcement, social services, and other relevant parties regarding truancy cases.
  • Created positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure they understand the importance of regular attendance at school.
  • Placed calls to parents to determine reasons for students' absences, meticulously noting details.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Educated students on the consequences associated with habitual absenteeism.
  • Developed individualized plans for students in order to reduce the number of days absent from school.
  • Investigated unexcused absences by interviewing students and their families.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations into truancy cases.

Security Officer

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
12.2015 - 10.2019
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
  • Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.

Community Corrections Officer

Department of Corrections
Ephrata, WA
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Conducted home visits and probation meetings to verify residence and employment status of offenders.
  • Provided guidance on community resources available to assist offenders in meeting their reintegration goals.
  • Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
  • Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
  • Attended court hearings as needed to provide testimony or present reports on offender progress.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to review current caseloads and discuss new procedures.

Security Officer

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
09.2014 - 02.2015

· Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.

· Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.

· Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.

· Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.

· Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.

· Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.

· Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.

· Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.

· Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

· Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.

· Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.

· Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.

· Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.

· Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.

Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness
Ephrata, WA
02.2014 - 08.2014
  • Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
  • Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
  • Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
  • Assisted clients with developing reasonable diets and nutritional guidelines.
  • Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients and communicated effectively with them via phone or email.
  • Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.

Chief Deputy Clerk

Grant County Clerk's Office
Ephrata, WA
03.1999 - 02.2014
  • Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
  • Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
  • Greeted visitors entering the courtroom and directed them to their designated areas.
  • Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
  • Assisted in coordinating jury selection process.
  • Advised supervisors, judges and other office members on records, case status and other developments, alerting of approaching deadlines and procedural requirements.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys, judges and other court personnel.
  • Reviewed case files to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with relevant laws.
  • Recorded meeting minutes for distribution to officials and staff members.
  • Cooperated with prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, and bailiffs during pre-trial activities.
  • Attended hearings to take notes on proceedings and rulings made by judge or jury members.
  • Stocked counters with forms, film and license supplies to maintain inventory levels.
  • Managed courtroom dockets and scheduled cases for trial dates.
  • Organized exhibits used during trials or hearings.
  • Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
  • Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from the public regarding legal matters.
  • Liaised with general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
  • Assembled paperwork and relevant files and briefs for use by judge at hearings and trials, using discretion to indicate key information relevant to judgment and prosecution decisions.

Education

MBA - Organizational Leadership - Business Administration And Management

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice - Psychology Minor - Criminal Justice

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2011

Skills

  • Organization Skills
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Training
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Word
  • Research
  • Component Repair
  • Equipment Installation
  • Materials Management
  • Technical Support
  • Technical Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Programming
  • Interpreting Diagrams
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Hardware and Software Installation

Timeline

Salesperson

Central Machinery Sales
10.2024 - Current

Field Technician III

Silent-Aire
01.2022 - Current

Secretary

Moses Lake School District
03.2021 - 12.2021

Secretary

Moses Lake School District
10.2019 - 03.2021

Security Officer

Moses Lake School District
12.2015 - 10.2019

Community Corrections Officer

Department of Corrections
02.2015 - 09.2015

Security Officer

Moses Lake School District
09.2014 - 02.2015

Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness
02.2014 - 08.2014

Chief Deputy Clerk

Grant County Clerk's Office
03.1999 - 02.2014

MBA - Organizational Leadership - Business Administration And Management

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice - Psychology Minor - Criminal Justice

Washington State University
Sonia Tyler