1. Freddy Yakanawww.linkedin.com/freddyyakana/en• freddy.yakana@gmail.com • 210-788-4715
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Advanced Vehicle Systems Graduation: July 2017
Brigham Young University-Idaho
• GPA: 3.2
• Minor in Military Science (ROTC)
• Automotive Student Association (ASA)
• SAE Super Mileage Team (Powertrain Team)
Army Basic Combat Training November 2013-February 2014
Fort Benning,Georgia
Army Advanced Individual Training February 2014-May 2014
Fort Benning,Georgia
• Excellence in Maintenance
WORK EXPERIENCE
BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Veteran Affairs Representative July 2015-Current
• Certify eligible candidates so that they can receive VA benefits for education.
• Consolidate records in order to maintain a proficiency of certification process.
• Take care of multiple clients and be familiar with various laws/guidelines in order to safe guard information
• Correspond daily, via email/phone, with various personnelto guarantee customer satisfaction
Idaho National Guard, Pocatello, ID January 2015-Current
Training Cadet
• Supervise and lead the training and instruction of new U.S. Army enlistees
• Provide training for otherCadets with the intention of improving training success.
• Ensure the use of good health and safety practices during training exercises
• Communicate with trainees in order to help them develop skills in order to reach U.S. Army standards.
Idaho National Guard, Boise, ID May 2014-Jan 2015
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Maintainer
• Perform maintenance on gas particulate systems,vehicular mounted armament and associated fire control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunction and perform maintenance with onboard direct support tasks on the Bradley fighting
vehicle suspension and steering systems
• Perform maintenance on fire extinguisher and suppression system
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Full time Volunteer at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rancagua, Chile Feb 2011- Feb 2013
Humanitarian Aid
• Create weekly statistical reports for Church headquarters and identify training needs for other full-time volunteers.
• Organize training meetings and recreational activities for large groups of full-time volunteers.
• Assist 100-120 citizens of the local area set short-term and long-term goals.
Automotive Tool Room Manager, Rexburg, ID May 2014-Current
Assistant Manager
• Organize various tools and maintenance supplies for automotive program.
• Utilize management software in order to keep an up-to-date inventory.
• Provide training for peers to facilitate tool room up-keep.