ABOUT
PLC & Controls Candidate
Entry-level PLC and industrial automation professional completing Electrical and PLC Programming training at Southern Technical College. I bring more than six years of technical troubleshooting experience, along with a background in programming, networking, automation workflows, documentation, and production support. I am seeking an opportunity to apply these skills in industrial controls, manufacturing, or field-service automation.
SKILLS
Areas of Expertise
PLC & Electrical
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PLC programming and ladder logic
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Motor controls, relays, and contactors
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Sensors, digital and analog I/O
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VFD and HMI fundamentals
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Electrical schematic reading
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Lockout/tagout and industrial safety
Technical Background
PLC & Electrical
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Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
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TCP/IP and network communications
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Windows, macOS, and Linux
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JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
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Technical documentation and incident response
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Bilingual English and Spanish
January 2023 – Present
Academy Prep School/
Technology Support Specialist Manager
Saint Petersburg
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Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, Wi-Fi, printing, and classroom technology issues for faculty and staff.
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Install, configure, and maintain workstations, displays, printers, and shared technology while tracking assets and repairs.
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Identify recurring failures, document corrective actions, and implement reliable long-term solutions.
January 2017 – January 2023
The Penny Hoarder |
IT Operations Support / Systems Administrator
Tampa Bay, FL
• Supported Windows, macOS, Linux, VPN, networking, and internal systems in a fast-paced production environment.
• Performed diagnostics, patching, system upgrades, equipment rollouts, and preventative maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Improved repeatable support and reporting workflows through automation, documentation, and standardized procedures.Florida State Guard | IT & Operations Support / Emergency Response
July 2023 – July 2026
Florida State Guard /
First Lieutenant, Company Executive Officer / IT & Operations Support
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Supported the Company Commander in planning, coordinating, and executing training, emergency-response missions, and daily company operations.
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Coordinated personnel accountability, equipment readiness, transportation, supply requirements, and mission assignments across multiple operational teams.
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Supervised administrative and logistical activities, tracked action items, and communicated operational updates between company leadership and battalion staff.
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Helped develop training schedules, mission plans, risk assessments, and after-action reports to improve unit readiness and performance.
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Provided technical and communications support during time-sensitive emergency missions; documented incidents, troubleshot equipment, and restored functionality under pressure.
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Assumed command responsibilities when required and ensured personnel remained informed, prepared, and aligned with leadership priorities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Diploma in Electrical Technology
Southern Technical College — Tampa, Florida
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Concentration: Vulnerability Management
Norwich University — Northfield, Vermont
CERTIFICATIONS
Full-Stack Web Development
Suncoast Developers Guild — St. Petersburg, Florida
OSHA Construction Safety Training
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety — Completed 2026
PLC Programming Certificate — In Progress
Training in ladder logic, PLC inputs and outputs, timers, counters, motor-control sequencing, troubleshooting, and industrial automation.
Floor Receptacle Circuit Repair
Repaired three improperly wired floor receptacles that were causing a refrigerator and window A/C unit to run poorly. I installed a junction box, rewired the receptacles in parallel, secured the exposed wiring in conduit, and replaced the wall-style outlets with 20-amp waterproof, tamper-resistant floor outlets with USB charging ports.
PROJECTS
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
813-517-5671
Tampa, FL 33625
/contactme@hectorvelez.org/
