Joel Garza is seeking an entry-level position as a salesperson at Advance Auto Parts. He has 2 years of sales experience and is knowledgeable about tools and car parts which will help him provide excellent customer service. Garza is fluent in both English and Spanish and expects to graduate from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in December 2020, where he has maintained a 3.8 GPA.

1. Joel Nathaniel Garza
2800 Zurich, Edinburg, TX, 78542
956-639-7949 joel.garzautrg09@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry-level position at Advance Auto Parts,INC. as a salesperson. I am extremely knowledgeable with
tools and car parts which will help me when helping out a customer. Customer Service is my thing, and customer
service while doing something that I love will just go great together.
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS
 Know many parts/tools which will help with customer service and sales
 Fluent Spanish/ English speaker for great customer service
 I have a high school diploma/ GED and graduated top 10% in my class
 2 yeas sales experience
EDUCATION
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor ofMechanical Engineering Expected Graduation: December 2020
Cumulative GPA: 3.8 Major GPA: 3.88
Relevant Coursework
 Mechanic of Materials
 Automatic Control
 Senior Design I, I, III
 Machine Design  Infinite Element Modeling, Design, and Analysis
Immersion program - University of Barcelona,Spain Summer 2018
South Texas College, McAllen, TX
Associate ofScience,Concentration in Engineering May 2017
EXPERIENCE
Entry Level Intern Engineer – Leduc Engineering, McAllen, TX August 2017 – Jan 2018
 Created mechanical drawings and designs of solid words
 Modeled and machined assembled part of a working sterling engine, meeting or exceeding all requirements
or deadlines.
 Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills required to succeed as the Leduc Engineering
Intern
 Through my academic work, developed abilities in 3D design and modeling, and understanding of materials,
and have practiced severalmanufacturing technologies.
Assistant Manager – Burlington Coat Factory June 2018 – July 2019
 Supervised and trained 3 new employees with customer service and greetings. All 3 employees still work at
the store ass of today.
 Increased sales by 6 % each quarter
 Coordinated with General Managers to increase sales and help advertise new products.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
 Student Council Secretary,2018 Fall 2017– Present
 FFA Edinburg Chapter, Vice President 2017
 Dean’s List, UTPA 2017 – 2019
ADDITIONALSKILLS

2.  Fluent in Spanish
 Microsoft Office Certified – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
 CPR Certified
Referencesavailable upon request