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Overview
Work History
Education
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Zachary Higman

Waverly,AL

Summary

Graduating student in May 2025 with a solid foundation in Advanced Manufacturing and specialization in Mechatronics. Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic projects and previous employment. Honed teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills essential for professional success. Committed and driven to make meaningful contributions to the industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Associate

Home Depot
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Electrical Apprentice

Auburn Electric Construction Company Inc
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Education

Associate's - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL
05.2025

Skills

  • Schematic reading
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Electrical safety
  • PLC programming
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation
  • AC and DC motors
  • Willing to travel
  • Lighting systems
  • Electrical installations
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Wiring diagram interpretation

Certification

  • Safety CPT 4.0, 12/01/23, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
  • Quality Practices and Measurements CPT 4.0, 04/01/24, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
  • Manufacturing Processes and Production CPT 4.0, 07/01/24, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
  • Short-Term Certificates in Manufacturing Technology & Industrial Motors Controls 12/16/24

Accomplishments

  • Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Recipient, 04/01/15, Awarded by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) for academic and athletic excellence.
  • Relay For Life Honorary Chairman, 03/01/12, Delivered a keynote speech and shared my personal story of overcoming leukemia, inspiring participants and raising awareness for cancer research.
  • 2023-2024 SUSCC President’s and Dean’s List

Timeline

Store Associate

Home Depot
06.2023 - 12.2023

Electrical Apprentice

Auburn Electric Construction Company Inc
12.2021 - 05.2023

Associate's - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

Southern Union State Community College
Zachary Higman