Gene Houston has experience in various roles including as a youth leader, set up crew member, kitchen assistant, personal recruiter and trainer, and community volunteer. He has strong skills in software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe programs, as well as hardware installation and networking. Currently, he is attending a one-year IT career development program through Year Up that includes coursework, professional training, and a six-month internship.

1. Gene Houston
2231 West 79th Place • Chicago, IL 60620 • (773) 803-5836 • houston.gene@yahoo.com
Skills
 Software: Microsoft Office 2003-2013, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, JavaScript.
 Hardware : Computer assembly and disassembly install or swap: modem, network card, memory, printer,
mouse, internal and external hard drive, video adapter, optical drive, CPU, power supply, eSATA drives,
monitors, heat sink and fan.
 Networking: Run cables, troubleshoot connections, identify and activate external ports (USB, serial,
parallel, VGA, etc.)
 Certifications: Everfi Financial Literacy course.
Experience
Universal Family Connection Chicago, IL
Mentee/ Youth Leader June 2014- September 2014
 Assisted in the facilitation of organizing community projects aimed to help the less fortunate.
 Delivered a speech in front of 40-50 top management professionals gaining valuable networking skills.
Irish Festival Chicago, IL
Set up Crew June 25 to 27, 2014
 Assisted in setting up the venue for a community festival.
 Setup tables, chairs, tents, fences, vending stands and cleaned the parking lot of debris each night after the
festival closed.
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL
Kitchen Assistant July 2014- August 2014
 Unpacked and stocked packages of food daily to maintain an orderly work site.
 Maintained the cleanliness of the cafeteria by cleaning the cafeteria daily resulting in a clean and safe diner.
 Communicated with guests and staff daily improving my communication and customer service skills.
PTM Marketing Chicago, IL
Personal Recruiter/Trainer October 2013- March 2014
 Assisted in the recruitment of new candidates producing two new employees per week.
 Individually trained recruits on knowledge of utility products and new employee logistics.
 Managed trainees in securing and closing the final deal with customers.
Education
Year Up / Harold Washington Chicago, IL
IT Training September 2014 – 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.
Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity Portsmouth, OH
Community Volunteer August 2014
 Completed the sub flooring level of the home so that next the next phase of the housing construction could
be started.
 Prepared crawl space of housing for vapor barriers.
 Maintained a clean work site for daily activities.