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Last activity 15 June 2013 by Codyfam88

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Byabro

Brett Yarborough Resume
(Residence)
153A Tyrwhitt Road
Qinan Building
Singapore 207566
Cell Phone- 9481 4934
Alternate- +659 710 2037

(Permanent Address)
4118 Arajo Court
Orlando, Florida 32812
Alternate-(407)454-2369
                            Email- Byabro@gmail.com

Qualifications and Experience:
Active duty Army Jan. 01- Jul. 07
Baghdad Iraq- Jan. 05- Jan. 06
3ID 2BDE 1/9 Field Artillery
MOS: 13F Fire Support Specialist, Forward observer.   
Awards/Certificates:
Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge.
Other Qualifications:
    Combat medic certified, CPR certified, Combat Veteran, Good with computers, 50 WPM. Close Quarters/room clearing experience. Intelligence Fusion Workstation, AN/TQY-93(V)4 Operator Course 98 Hours, BFT Leader OpNet Certified. Experience in cash handling, inventory, food/beverage customer service, and retail customer service.
Education:
Shenandoah Elementary School K-5
    4827 South Conway Road Orlando Florida 32812
    (407)858-3180

    Conway Middle School 6-8
    4600 Anderson Road Orlando Florida 32812
    (407)249-6420

    West Orange High School 8-12
    1625 South Beulah Road Winter Garden Florida 34787
    (407)905-2400



Work Experience:
    David Warren and Son Trucking
    405 Thorpe Road Orlando Florida 32812
    (407)454-2369
    Dump Truck and Heavy Equipment scheduled maintenance mechanic.
    10/15/2001 – 01/24/2003
   
    Pacific Sunwear
    8001 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando Florida 32812
    (407)816-8009
    Sales Representative
    02/2003- 11/2003

    US Army Active Duty
    2BDE 1/9 FA Fort Stewart Georgia 31314
(912)767-7235
Intelligence Analyst, Fire Support Specialist
01/29/2004 – 07/27/2007

Smokey Bones Barbecue
8016 Golden Sky Lane Orlando Florida 32809
(407)850-5010
Server
08/07 – 02/08

Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc.
2395 South Apopka Boulevard Apopka Florida 32703
(877) 347-4788
Production Specialist genetic/cancer research lab equipment
04/08 – 11/08

Starbucks Coffee
3310 Daniels Road, Winter Garden FL 32819
(407) 656-5231
Barista
02/09 – 06/09


Mrs. Fields/TCBY
8200 Vineland Avenue, Orlando FL Suite 1238
(407) 238-9775
Server
10/09 - 02/10

WW Gay Mechanical Contracting
3220 W. 39th Street, Orlando FL 32839
407-841-4670
Plumber/Pipefitter helper
02/10 - 05/10

Adler Mechanical Contractors
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
    Plumbing/Pipefitting Apprentice

    U-Haul
    Orlando, Florida
    Customer Service Representative

    John J. Kirlin Mechanical Contractors
    Orlando, FL
    Plumbing/Pipefitting Apprentice

GOALS
My short term goal is to find any employment in or near Singapore and acquire a work permit. My long term goal is to start a career in or near Singapore. I am willing to do any kind of work but I think that I would excel in a mechanical, shipping, construction or customer service position. I have also played guitar for 15 years and would love to work in entertainment if not for a career just for fun. I am hoping to earn enough to allow me to pay rent and continue to live in Singapore. Thank you for your consideration, I hope that I can put my skills to use with your team.

beppi

Without a university degree, you cannot get an EP (employment pass, the work visa for higher qualifications and salaries above S$4000/month).
WP (work permit, the work visa for manual labour earning below S$2000/month) is usually given only to people from third world countries.
S-Pass (the work visa inbetween those two, for salaries around S$2000-4000/month) requires a technical certificate. Ask MoM (Ministry of Manpower) if any of your certs is recognised. If not, don't waste your time looking for work in Singapore!
There is also no scope for informal, part-time or freelance work in Singapore. The only thing I could think of, seeing your military background, is joining the Singapore army - and that would only work if you have very specific niche skills that are rare in Singapore.
Good luck - you will need it!

Byabro

Seems I will. Thank you. At least I got to re-unite with the girl I fell in love with in Baghdad. Next stop Tajikstan.

beppi

The things people do for love ...

Byabro

I got a job offer today from Shun Zou Marine Trading company, The owner and the manager that I talked to are both ex-military and wanted to help me out. He wants to meet me at 5 today to get copies of my passport and DL. That means I am one step away from a permit right? Getting approved by the MoM?!?!

beppi

Congratulations!
Yes, getting MoM to approve your work visa is the next big hurdle. Ask your employer to write up in detail why they need to hire you and not a suitably qualified local (e.g. by showing their unsuccessful attempts to find such a local and explaining that their business has a genuine need for your skills) - that will improve your chances!

Codyfam88

Congrats! Be sure you read all about living and working in Singapore before you enter Singapore to avoid culture shock.  Do you have friends in Singapore?

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