AboutBarry Saunders Expertise Barry N. Saunders Extensive background in Human Resource Management and personnel placement. Internationally recognized as one of the leading authorities in resume and curriculum vitae preparation, job and employment issues, and career management.
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Master of Science Degree International Relations, BA Social Science/Human Resources Management, Associates Degree Personnel Administration
Expert: Barry Saunders Date: 1/26/2008 Subject: Frustrated Job Hunter
Question I've been job hunting for 2 months now; I thought I had a pretty good resume (Targeted, well written, ect.). I've submitted about 2-3 resumes a week to positions I am well qualified for, with no luck. Not sure what else to do short of relocating, (which is not a option for my wife!).
Here is what my resume looks like.
John Bowman
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OBJECTIVE: Position as Field Service Technician, Field Engineer, or Maintenance Supervisor.(Tailored to position)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· 13 years hands on experience maintaining and troubleshooting highly complex electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems and equipment.
· Creative problem solver with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently. Able to handle multiple projects in fast paced rapidly changing environments.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills, comfortably communicates ideas and information to technical and non-technical customers, system engineers, and management.
· Computer savvy; background in network management and security. Expert in Microsoft Office applications.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
· Technical Expert- Assigned to staff of US Pacific Command. Handpicked to assist in numerous projects for the US Navy; assisting in the testing and development of products for military specific applications.
· Maintained and troubleshot computer controlled weapon system valued at $4.8M, to the component level.
· Experience operating networked control systems, distributed control systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors, digital signal processors, low voltage systems (10 –400 V), and mechanical systems.
· Diagnosed, isolated and repaired system faults under extreme pressure and arduous deadlines. Saved $125 K performing repairs normally accomplished by contractors and system engineers.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
· Planned and directed maintenance and on the job training for 18 technicians. Identified maintenance, supply, and personnel issues affecting production and mission capability. Monitored equipment performance and assessed logistics and maintenance personnel shortfalls.
· Led team of 5 field service technicians at regional maintenance facility ensured logistical and operational readiness of team to perform fieldwork. Conducted testing and repairs to complex electronic systems.
· Managed preventive maintenance programs. Inspected and evaluated all maintenance activities, improved procedures and solved problems. Coordinated with higher headquarters to solve logistics support issues.
WORK HISTORY
Electronics System Maintenance Supervisor Groton, CT 2005-Present
Field Service Technician Agana, Guam 2003-2005
Broadcast Technician Honolulu, HI 2000-2003
Electronics Technician Pearl Harbor, HI 1996-2000
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL TRAINING
Associates- Electronics Engineering Technology
Thomas Edison State College- Trenton, NJ (2006 – Present)
Over 4000 hours of technical training; 30 courses including:
Basic and Advanced Electrical and Electronics Training
Advance Electronic Troubleshooting
Electronics System Troubleshooting and Maintenance Decision Making and Problem Solving
Electromechanical System Maintenance Job Planning & Scheduling
Answer Simple, have a professional company prepare the resume. I would recommend:
www.resumestore.com
Then, get real with it. Send it to 200-300 companies or organizations that have or may have a position that fits you. Put it in the mail with an appropriate cover letter.
Address it to the hiring authority (find them on the Internet).
