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Aaron Isaac Asher Breceda

abreceda at ucla dot edu
5854 Freeman Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
*** 249 - 74**

Education

2006 – Present

UCLA, LOS ANGELES, CA
History Major, Education Minor     GPA 3.0/4.0

 

2004 – 2006

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CA
History Major, Education Minor,     GPA 3.2/4.0

Work Experience

Feb. 2006 – May 2006

NEWTON LEARNING, LOS ANGELES, ca
Tutor

  • Helped and instructed students on English composition/comprehension and Math
  • Taught students valuable lessons about daily life
  • Assisted students on their homework
  • Familiarized students with their libraries

 

Nov. 2005 – Dec. 2005

CIRCUIT CITY, PASADENA, ca
Product Specialist, IT

  • Demonstrated excellent customer service which increased store’s sales
  • Repaired customer computers via personal software and hardware knowledge
  • Educated customers/co-workers on computer hardware and software, digital cameras, and televisions

 

 

Aug. 2005 – Nov. 2005

Absolute wireless, La Crescenta, ca
Manager

  • Demonstrated excellent customer service which increased store’s reputation
  • Managed store inventory and ordered new merchandise
  • Calculated monthly gross profit reports for the store and employees
  • Learned/taught pricing and information for new plans and products

 

Activities

Aug. 2006 - Present


LIBRIVOX.ORG

Vocal Reader / Book Coordinator
  • Read aloud chapters of uncopyrighted books to make available for everyone interested in learning for free
  • Delegated reading projects with various vocal volunteers
  • Trained new vocal volunteers in the usage of recording software including use of noise filters
   
Jul. 2005 - Present CAMP ARCHELON, BAHIA DE LOS ANGELES, MEXICO
Student Help / Turtle Caretaker
  • Fed, bathed, and watched over sea turtles
  • Conducted research on sea turtles responses to specific fishing lures
   
Apr. 2005 – Present

XYZCOMPUTING.COM, MORGANVILLE, NC
DRIVERHEAVEN.NETt, UNITED kINGDOM
Hardware Reviewer / Journalist / Public Relations

  • Tested and reviewed numerous hardware/software from technology companies
  • Delegated with public relations contacts from companies
  • Photographed hardware for publication
  • Traveled to Asia to write about the newest products from technology companies.

 

Hardware Skills

  • Over 5 years experience in building and maintaining computers
  • Several years experience in computer troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Advanced and published in digital camera operation
  • Familiar with gaming consoles in terms of games, connections, capability, and operation
  • Proficient in general technologies including but not limited to computer monitors (both CRT and LCD), high speed internet, cell-phones, DVD players, televisions, home theatre equipment, and mp3 players.

 

Software Skills

Proficient in:

  • Microsoft: Windows XP, Word (69 wpm), Excel, and Front-Page
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Premeire, and Dreamweaver