Experience

Mission Economic Development Corporation

• Facility Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2023

  Mission, TX Responsible for daily operations of a multi-use building with coworking space. I provided services to tenants and members including scheduling resources, technical support, environmental controls, and maintenance. I was responsible for the comfort and safety of building occupants.



Frontera Consulting LLC

• Technical Project Manager

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  Mcallen, Texas



Cinch Connectivity Solutions

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Acme Operator

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  McAllen, Texas Area Operate a six spindle Acme-Gridley screw machine. The job requires loading aluminum stock, hourly quality control checks to maintain specifications within a few thousandths of an inch, oversee setup and adjustments on the machine, and maintaining records of work done during the production shift.



Super Inkjet Systems

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  McAllen, Texas Area Hired to create and establish business processes for hiring, training, field service management, inventory control, and other duties that support the organization's mission. More specifically, the job requires determining which reports are needed, figuring out how information flows and how to capture it, and helping plan for future operations.

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  McAllen, Texas Area Manage relationships with existing customers, moved networking projects to completion, and managed the back end of special networking projects.



GE Aviation

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Processor

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Mcallen, Texas Team-based repair of General Electric CF6-80C2 turbine engine nozzles. My experience has consisted of grit blasting, blending, aqueous wash, and braze preparation of stage 2 through 5 low pressure turbine nozzles. The job requires attention to detail, continuous improvement, and work documentation as per Six Sigma and LEAN standards.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Worker

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2013

  Provide computer repair and networking services on a contract basis for a variety of business customers.



Texas House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Aide and Committee Clerk

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2012

  Assisted Representative Peña in meeting public obligations in areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations​. Administrative duties included daily operation of Capitol and district offices, managing the Representative's calendar during session, and providing necessary materials. Communication duties included managing constituent inquiries and casework, serve as a liason between the Representative and constituents, other legislators, state officials… Show more Assisted Representative Peña in meeting public obligations in areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations​. Administrative duties included daily operation of Capitol and district offices, managing the Representative's calendar during session, and providing necessary materials. Communication duties included managing constituent inquiries and casework, serve as a liason between the Representative and constituents, other legislators, state officials, and other stakeholders. Research duties included tracking legislation, monitoring committee hearings, securing testimonies, preparing records, identifying district specific issues, develop materials and prepare briefings. Public Relations duties include representing the office at legislative and community events, working with the Representative and staff on articles, newsletters, press releases, and speeches. Coordinate town hall meetings and district events. In addition, managed the Representative's blog and other social media outlets. Show less



Social Media Club Rio Grande Valley

• Founder

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2012

  Forming an organization for local Social Media users to 1. Expand Media Literacy 2. Share Lessons Learned Among Practitioners 3. Encourage Adoption of Industry Standards 4. Promote Ethical Practices through Discussion and Actions



Advantj Consulting

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

  We offer a mix of traditional and new media marketing. We emphasize branding with the use of Internet social media networks.



South Texas Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Provide Motorola communication solutions for public safety and commercial clients. Installed microwave and 800 MHz radio for Trauma Regional Advisory Council.

• Technician

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  Provide radio communication and IT support to local companies. Installed microwave network and 800 MHz radios for Trauma Regional Advisory Council.



The Shaine Mata Show

• Host

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  Host of a live morning show produced daily on Blog Talk Radio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/shaine). Topics include business and technology.

• Legislative Aide

  • Nov 2006 - May 2008

  Austin, Texas, United States Assisted Representative Peña in meeting public obligations in areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations​. Administrative duties included daily operation of Capitol and district offices, managing the Representative's calendar during session, and providing necessary materials. Communication duties included managing constituent inquiries and casework, serve as a liason between the Representative and constituents, other legislators, state officials… Show more Assisted Representative Peña in meeting public obligations in areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations​. Administrative duties included daily operation of Capitol and district offices, managing the Representative's calendar during session, and providing necessary materials. Communication duties included managing constituent inquiries and casework, serve as a liason between the Representative and constituents, other legislators, state officials, and other stakeholders. Research duties included tracking legislation, monitoring committee hearings, securing testimonies, preparing records, identifying district specific issues, develop materials and prepare briefings. Public Relations duties include representing the office at legislative and community events, working with the Representative and staff on articles, newsletters, press releases, and speeches. Coordinate town hall meetings and district events. In addition, managed the Representative's blog and other social media outlets. Show less



Aaron Peña Campaign

• IT Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  The position required managing all the technology needs of the re-election campaign. This included setting up the LAN and wireless access; overseeing the creation of walk lists and call lists using the Texas Voter Activation Network (VAN); overseeing the data input and reporting; and the creation and posting of Internet media through our campaign websites.



PodCamp San Antonio

• Co-Organizer

  • Mar 2007 - May 2007

  Team effort to plan and organize an unconference with a focus on Podcasting. Contacted Austin Podcasters and Media to invite and generate buzz about the event. We also worked the event registration, live-streaming, and presentations.



Confetti Party Stuff & Gifts

• Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Jan 2006

  McAllen, Texas, United States Cashier, delivery driver, payroll, merchandiser, custodian, stocker, maintenance, and all duties as needed.



T-Mobile

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Care Representative

  • Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

  Mission, Texas, United States Handled T-Mobile customer accounts with respect to billing, technical support, and sales.



Convergys

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entertainment Consultant

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

  Pharr, Texas, United States Outsource customer service provider for DirecTV. Handled customer accounts and concerns regarding billing, technical problems, sales support, and sales.