
Mike Gouvea
@mikegouvea
Entry-level IT support candidate building foundational skills at Calbright College, with customer service experience and a path toward cybersecurity.
What I'm looking for
At Calbright College, I’m developing foundational skills in IT support, hardware, troubleshooting, operating systems, networking, and virtualization while working toward the CompTIA ITF+ certification. I’ve completed TryHackMe’s Pre-Security Path and am currently completing its Cyber Security 101 Path.
At Phinest Nursery Company, I was promoted from the Cutting team to Clone Care and selected as Clone Care Lead, supervising a team of 4–5 employees and training staff on procedures and quality control. My earlier customer-facing work at FedEx Office included using CRM software, providing office technology services, and training new employees.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clone Care Lead Supervisor
Phinest Nursery Company
Jun 2024 - Aug 2026 (2 years 2 months)
Promoted to Clone Care Lead, supervising a team of 4-5 employees, delegating tasks, monitoring workflow, and ensuring production targets were met. Evaluated plant health and quality, trained staff on procedures, and maintained safety and compliance standards.
Provided customer-focused delivery service, ensuring orders were delivered accurately and on time. Demonstrated strong time management, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills while working independently.
Maintained a safe and secure environment through surveillance and monitoring, contributing to a 20% reduction in shoplifting incidents. Worked with store leadership to prevent theft and reduce losses.
Saw Mill Operator
Vian Enterprises
Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 (8 months)
Operated and configured machinery to cut metal to specific sizes and shapes while maintaining a 99% accuracy rate. Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and precision.
Provided customer-facing office technology services including printing, faxing, scanning, and typing. Used CRM software to maintain customer accounts, contributed to a 75% increase in customer satisfaction, and trained new employees.
Assembly Technician
Vian Enterprises
Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 (11 months)
Conducted pressure testing of parts and products by setting up and operating machinery to identify defects. Followed established procedures with high precision, resulting in a 90% pass rate for inspected products.
Customer Experience Manager
Foothills Bowl
Oct 2006 - Sep 2012 (5 years 11 months)
Provided customer service by giving accurate information, taking orders, directing calls, and processing payments. Contributed to a 10% increase in overall sales and trained new employees.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Calbright College
Information Technology Support, Information Technology
Currently attending the Information Technology Support course, working towards CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certifications.
TryHackMe
Cyber Security 101 Path, Cybersecurity
Currently completing the Cyber Security 101 Path.
University of Riverside Cannabis Extension
Certificate, Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture
2023 - 2024
Earned a Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture Certificate from 2023 to 2024.
Placer High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2002 - 2006
Earned a High School Diploma from 2002 to 2006.
TryHackMe
Pre-Security Path, Cybersecurity
Completed the Pre-Security Path, covering foundational cybersecurity topics including networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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