Benjamin Hernandez Jr2413 Pepe St. ▪ Donna, TX 78537 ▪ H: (956) 464-5992 ▪ M: (956) 223-9546 ▪ benhndz@gmail.com

OverviewObjective oriented professional with A.S. In Business Computer systems. 1 year professional work

experience in maintenance and systems administration. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

ObjectiveSeeking stable position in IT to further my technical knowledge and professional skills.

EducationSouth Texas College, McAllen, TXAssociate of Applied Science in Business Computer SystemsSpecialization: Networking SpecialistDate Received: December 2009

Relevant Courses▪ Integrated Software Applications ▪ Fundamentals of Networking Technologies▪ Networking with TCP/IP ▪ Implementing and Supporting Servers▪ Network Troubleshooting & Support ▪ Information Technology Security▪ Advanced Routing & Switching ▪ Computer Center Management

ExperienceWeslaco I.S.D., Weslaco, TX

Networking Specialist Intern September 2009-December 2009

Gained multiple skills regarding widescale (8,000 PCs) antivirus and antimalware implementation and support.

Performed various support and maintenance tasks for the Weslaco Independent School District gaining in depth knowledge of fiber backbones, needs of custom company software

Completed over 160 internship hours and gained hands-on experience on various media equipment including: installing and repairing projectors and laptops, running cables, training teachers and staff regarding the uses of software and hardware, and mapping printers to the district’s networks.

Successfully managed teacher and student training in key software and hardware skills.

Effectively and diligently tended to maintenance needs of projectors, laptops, printers.

Successfully managed teacher and student training in key software and hardware skills.

Volunteer Experience

Undertook the building of a Christian church in Acuña, Mexico accompanied by various volunteers from other churches from other states in America. This exciting and satisfying experience happened in 2004. Lead by Raja Masilamony from Valley Grande Adventist Academy in 2004.

Supported staff and volunteers in guiding youths for summer bible school during summer break, at

Valley Grande Adventist Academy.

Skills

True Bilingual: Native speaker level fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken. Strong Data Entry skills. Computer: Microsoft Office, Networking Word Processing and Outlook. Strong troubleshooting skills in hardware/software. Strong customer service skills. Experience in Call Centers. Able to type 70WPM (98% accuracy), and is able to adapt/learn quickly. Extrovert, professional and passionate work ethic, goal oriented, organized and detail focused. Creativity to solve problems, and not hesitant to ask for assistance when needed.

Activities and Interests

Keeping up with technology. Playing and watching football and soccer. Fishing with family and friends. Camping and traveling. Repairing laptops and computers for family and friends. Would be interested in furthering my education in accordance to the needs of my place of employment to sustain a long term career path.

Benjamin Hernandez2413 Pepe St. ▪ Donna, TX 78537 ▪ H: (956) 464-5992 ▪ M: (956) 223-9546 ▪ benhndz@gmail.com

References

Adolfo LozanoProgram Chair Business, Math, Science and TechnologySouth Texas College3700 W. Military Hwy.McAllen, TX 78503

(956) 872-6175(956) 872-6137 Fax

Joe GutierrezManagerWIS International216 East Expressway 83 # I,

Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 358-8180 (Cell)

Alan JohnsonComputer Networking SpecialistWeslaco Independent School District319 West 4th St.P.O. Box 266Weslaco, TX 78596(956) 969-6906

Ruben ElizondoCommunications SpecialistWeslaco Independent School District319 West 4th St.P.O. Box 266Weslaco, TX 78596(956) 969-6956

Carlos J. MartinezTechnology Support CoordinatorWeslaco Independent School District319 West 4th St.P.O. Box 266Weslaco, TX 78596(956) 969-6548

Benjamin Hernandez JrWork Experience

Work Experience Ben's Printing

08/25/2001 to present.

Assistant

Benjamin Hernandez Sr

Compensation

Dependent on workload

Seeking more hours

WIS INTERNATIONAL

12/05/2014-07/25/2015

Inventory Associate

Javier Soliz

Compensation

$7.25 Hourly

Reason for leaving:

Used Open Door Policy

US Census 2010

03/2010 - 06/2010

Harlingen Local Census Office

La Feria, Texas 78559

(956)-797-6040

Position: Update Enumerator

Supervisor: FOS: Pete Sanchez - (956) 351-8904

Reason for leaving: It was strictly a temporary job, and I am seeking job stability.

$10.50/Hour

Penncro

2901 North 23rd Street

McAllen, TX 78501-6569

(956) 994-9975

Position: Collections Agent for Bank of America and Customer support over phone and PC.

Amanda Martinez

Reason for leaving: Seeking a more challenging career path

03/09-06/09

$7-$8/Hour

Academy Sports & Outdoors

716 East Expressway 83, McAllen, TX.

(956) 632-3000

Team Sports Associate/Cashier/Customer Support.

Joe Caballero

Reason for leaving: To continue my studies full-time

07/06-01/07

$6.00-6.35/Hour

Education

South Texas College

3201 W. Pecan

McAllen, TX (956) 872-8330

Associates - Networking Specialist - 2009

Valley Grande Adventist Academy

1000 South Bridge Ave.

Weslaco, TX 78596

(956) 968-0573

Valley Grande Elementary

1214 South Bridge AveWeslaco, TX 78596

(956) 968-7252