Mario Vega

Mario Vega

AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN,

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Mentoring at New Life Centers

  • Education

    • Community College of the Air Force

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      Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
    • University of Illinois Chicago

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science Cum Laude

      Focus in Urban Politics with a minor in Psychology

  • Experience

    • Air National Guard

      Mar 2009 - now
      AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN,

      • Maintained and repaired aerospace ground equipment used to support aircraft system and subsystems• Helped establish production controls and standards by interpreting and implementing policy directives and instructions pertaining to maintenance including tracking and recording shop waste and usage• Dispatched and regulated movement of equipment of aircraft. Facilitated mission readiness by organizing and prioritizing mission critical objectives. • Mentored and supervise development of incoming Airmen. Coordinate junior enlisted Airmen to ensure mission capability Show less

    • The Community Builders, Inc.

      Feb 2012 - Apr 2015
      Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

      Responsible for the maintenance and responsiveness to facilities related needs for a community of over 1,000 apartments. Monitor work staff, contractors, and contribute to the maintenance and capital planning required at site.• Provide timely reports regarding status of facility maintenance, coordination of maintenance, and inventory costing to property management. • Coordinate communication between residents, property management, and service contractors regarding facilities maintenance service. • Schedule and coordinate over 5 major annual inspections for different phases of the property for Department of Housing and Urban Development. This includes scheduling, conducting, and documenting the inspection of over 100 apartments for each annual inspection.• Coordinated with leasing team to schedule all phases of repairs of vacant units to ensure units are turned over on a timely basis to help maintain high occupancy rate. Show less

    • NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND

      Mar 2017 - Dec 2020
      Sports program coordinator
    • 21st District Office, Senator Villanueva

      Dec 2020 - May 2021
      Legislative Aide and Community Liaison

      • Assist State Senator in carrying out duties at local District Office and provide support services.• Conduct and summarize legal research regarding specific legislature. • Attend community meetings with community organizations and elected officials to monitor and report on the state of the district to state senator. • Assist constituents in solving problems related to state governmental agencies. • Assist in drafting legislature. • Maintained day-to-day operations of local District office. Show less

    • New Life Centers

      May 2021 - now
      Director of Mentoring

      Managed programming for at risk youth in Little Village and Humboldt Park Areas. Managed staff in Humboldt Park community center location, supervise community programs, and manage data to ensure grant requirements are met. • Worked with other community agencies, schools, churches, and community members to provide programing for youth in the community. • Assisted individuals and families by linking them to programs in the community (i.e. Job programs, GED, drug treatment)• Utilized database and information tracking system to measure youth progression. • As a supervisor, provided staff training and professional development.• Established and maintained yearly fiscal annual budget for community center site at Humboldt Park. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Spanish Language Proficiency

      United States Department of Defense
      Dec 2016
    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      May 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mario Vega
      Airmen of the Year Air National Guard Dec 2023 The Airman of the Year award is a prestigious honor bestowed upon enlisted members of the United States Air Force. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.
    • Awarded to Mario Vega
      Community Health Equity Partner award Rush Medical Center Jun 2023 presented to me by the office of community health equity and engagement for collaborative efforts in bringing resources underserved communities in the West side of Chicago
    • Awarded to Mario Vega
      Airmen of the Year Air National Guard 2015 This award recognizes outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.
    • Awarded to Mario Vega
      Air Force Achievement Medal Awards Air Force Recipient of two Air Force Achievement Medals. Air Force Achievement Medal is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of the Air Force