PETER BERNEY Phone: (630) 837-4631 | Email: pberney@wowway.

com Address: 1656 Smith Court, Streamwood, IL 60107 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Detail-oriented and knowledgeable professional, demonstrating an extensive mecha nical background and a strong ability to interact with all organizational levels . Experienced with the operation and repair of multiple types of heavy equipment . Solid analytical, communication, and problem solving skills. Currently seeking a position as a Technical Writer, which will effectively utilize all skills, ab ilities, and areas of expertise as follows: Technical Writing Equipment Research Fundamental Photography Repair Time Analysis Equipment Assembly & Disassembly Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair Equipment Inspection PROFESSIONAL PROFILE GGS Technical Publication Services 2008 Technical Writer Authored Repair Time Manuals, converting European source code to North A merican format, and participated in efforts involving equipment research, repair time analysis, and fundamental photography. Gained experience with MS Word 2003, Excel 2003, SAP System, XnView for Windows, and Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional. Starck Realtors 2006 2007 Licensed Real Estate Agent Originated new leads through target marketing, solicited residential pro perty listings, researched available properties, and collected and analyzed rece nt sales data in order to develop market analyses. Worked with clients including ability to identify needs, tactfully answe r questions, and secure financing. Mobile Lube Systems 1993 2004 Owner | Operator Served as the owner-operator of a mobile oil change service with respons ibilities to the client which included scheduling routine maintenance, timely re minders for future service, visual inspection, and providing recommendations for additional outside repair. Created a sales territory from scratch through prospecting and research. Wil-Lift Co. 1989 1991 Mechanic Inspected, repaired, and maintained the rental fleet and customer-owned aerial-lift construction equipment. Performed duties as Interim service manager. Kar Products Area Manager 1988 1989

Developed and managed a sales territory by generating sales of shop supp lies and hardware. Patten Tractor & Equipment 1987 1988 Mechanic Responsible for the tear-down of Caterpillar construction equipment tran smissions. Used measuring tools and instruments to determine serviceable parts and forwarded the unit to the Re-manufacturing Department for rebuild. Illinois FWD Truck & Equipment 1983 1987 Mechanic Operated and inspected machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Examined parts for damage and excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, and adjusted, maintained, repaired, and replaced engines, sub-assemblies, and trans missions. Used hand tools, jacks, hoists, and cranes in the process. Tested machines and equipment to ensure operating accuracy and reliabili ty. Welded, cut, and ground steel parts and structural members using electric ar c welders, MIG welders, oxy-acetylene torches, and hand-held grinding tools. Dia gnosed and repaired electrical and electrically-controlled hydraulic systems. Fabricated mobile hydraulic system hoses/mounting components and painted equipment as necessary. Timesavers, Inc. 1982 1983 Mechanic Repaired and performed routine maintenance and inspection of aerial-lift construction equipment. Fabricated steel components as necessary. Western States Machinery Co. 1979 1982 Mechanic Inspected, repaired, and maintained the rental fleet and customer-owned construction, mining, and aerial-lift equipment. Fabricated steel components and painted equipment as necessary. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Elgin Community College | Self-Employment Training Program, MS Word 2007 Module 1 Triton College | Basic Welding Warren Engineering | Basic Hydraulics Denver Automotive & Diesel College | Automotive/Diesel Mechanics/Diesel Engines & Fuel Injection. Continuing Education: MS Word/Excel 2007, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, MS PowerPo int 2001 Level 1 and Level 2