1. Omar Sharif
850 West Eastwood Avenue • Chicago, IL 60640 • 312-241-0848 • osharif@chi.yearup.org
Skills
 Languages: English, Hausa, French
 Software: Efficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel, Office 365, Management operations and
Outlook
 Hardware: Intermediate knowledge in computer assembly/disassembly, wireless keyboard connections,
external and internal hard drive, optical drive, and level 1 troubleshooting
Experience
Six Flags Dallas, Texas
Ride Operator July 2014 – August 2014
 Managed over four rides by keeping account of how many people on the ride and their safety procedures
 Provided excellent services and ensured customer satisfaction by communicating and assisting roughly
every 30 minutes for people who had difficulties with directions, finding rides, etc.
 Handled and solved problems such as ride malfunctions and also controlled devices to start and stop
rides within the allotted time
 Identified and escalated any repairs to management promptly
 Responded to emergency situations effectively and reported any collisions and accidents to the manager
in a timely manner which resulted in no injuries or safety violations
Education
Year Up Chicago, IL
Hardware September 2015- Present
 Year Up is a leading one-year career development program with 250 corporate partners around the
country; the program includes college-level courses, professional training, and a six-month internship.
 Computer Hardware assembly, level 1 troubleshooting
 Earned 28 college credits through the American Council on Education’s College Credit
Recommendation Service (ACE Credit)
 Relevant courses included: CIS. 101- Introduction to Computer Application, CIS. 201- Introduction to
Computer Hardware, BUS. 101: - Business Writing. Recognized fully by Chicago State University, City
Colleges of Chicago, Governors State University, and 200 other colleges/universities nationwide
Volunteer Experience
Chicago Fire Department Chicago, IL
Community Service January 2015 – March 2015
 Assisted employees with cleaning and water filling willingly
 Analyzed the fire department’s daily duties by shadowing over 20 experienced employees