Jacob Struiksma

CTIVE Work to learn a new trade. To empower myself to be the best that I can be. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • I have an excellent memory for assembling items. • I enjoy working with my hands. • I am punctual. • I am a team player. • I am independent yet unafraid to ask for help. I have a positive attitude and am open to constructive criticism. • Sophisticated knowledge of assistive technology systems and program levels • Skilled with coordinating computer equipment assessments for inventory updates • Received 50 thank you letters from customers in appreciation for MS Windows trouble-shooting work • Experienced public transportation planner and advocate • Proficient in MS Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional edition, Word, Outlook & Internet Explorer • Strong work ethic, dependable • Sophisticated knowledge of assistive technology systems and program levels • Skilled with coordinating computer equipment assessments for inventory updates • Trained students regarding transportation routes and mobility skills • Received 50 thank you letters from customers in appreciation for MS Windows trouble-shooting work WORK EXPERIENCE Summer Youth Program Assistant Colorado Center for the Blind Littleton, CO May 2009 to August 2009 Taught orientation and mobility skills to blind students. Oriented students to different neighborhoods downtown corridor, stores, buses, and public transportation. Taught small group of students appropriate cane technique. Computer Technician - Contracted Seattle, WA August 2006 – February 2009 Data wiped, reloaded software, and conducted assessment of computer equipment and updated inventories; Set up new printers to serve workstations; Took down and moved computer monitors, printers and PCU towers; Reassembled and tested workstations including cables, routing, and system functions; Moved multiple computer stations and maintained an organized system for reassembly with accurate equipment placement and connections. Regularly worked with agencies including, Smart Source, PFI Tech, Anu Resources Unlimited, and Manpower Professionals. Youth Employment Solutions Staff State Department of Services for the Blind Seattle, WA. Summers 2001, 2002, 2005 Supervised 22 blind and visually impaired teenagers. Helped teens with chores, planning events, organization, and computer help support. Information Technology Support Keane, Inc. Kirkland, WA. February 2000 – April 2001 Telephone Technical Customer Support for Microsoft Windows 95, 98. Troubleshooting with the launch of Microsoft Millennium Edition. Assisted customers with fatal errors and system installation. EDUCATION Access Technology Institute Successfully completed training in the use of Windows XP. Edmonds Community College Courses completed include Microsoft Office Suite, coding in HTML, network workstations, Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP Professional, A+ hardware. COMMUNITY SERVICE -- City of Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board April 2011 to April 2013 City of Seattle Transit Master plan advisory board current: --Advocate and Volunteer for Streets for All, Transportation Choices Coalition, and Feet First --Steering Committee Member for Transit Riders Union (September 2009 – present) --Appointed Member for Community Transit Citizens Advisory Council (2004 - 2007)