Derrick J.

Peña
1303 E Beach St.
Peoria, IL 61615
309-472-5784

Objective: To start a rewarding career in a successful company that allows me to

develop both personally and professionally.

Education:
Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL.
Seeking an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
U.S. Army, Fairbanks, AK. Served from 1998 – 2004.
Forward Observer
Woodruff H.S. Peoria, IL. Graduated in 1998.
Diploma in general education.

Work Experience:
ELM Locating and Utility Services, Peoria, IL. 01/2009 – 12/2009.
ELM Locating & Utility Services, headquartered in Missoula, Montana, is a fast-growing,
competitively charged, dynamic underground locating firm. With one of the highest accuracy rates,
ELM Locating & Utility Services is dedicated to remaining the best locating company in the
country. Provided customer service to Ameren Cilco consumers by troubleshooting meter issues
and resolving complaints such as misreads.
Corix Utilities, Peoria, IL. 05/2006 – 01/2009.
Corix Utilities develops customized water, wastewater and energy systems and provides
field metering services for clients across North America. Our clients include
municipalities, resort properties, gas, water and electric utilities, developers and
institutions. Read and enter meter readings into a handheld machine in rain, snow, or
shine. Responsible for company truck, phone, laptop, and gas card.
Hoerr’s Nursery, Peoria, IL. 02/2006 – 05/2006.
Hoerr Nursery is a family-owned and operated plant nursery, garden center and
landscape services provider that has served Central Illinois residents for more than 80
years.
Guardsmark, Peoria, IL. 01/2005 – 02/2006.
Guardsmark takes a strategic approach to people, education, and management—proving
that the best protection for businesses can only be achieved through uncompromising
standards. Provided security for areas around Caterpillar facilities in Mossville, IL.
Provided monthly maintenance on safety equipment and underwent CPR and Hazmat
training.

Skills:
 Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint)
 Fax machine, cash register
 Heavy equipment experience (5-tons, half-tons, cargo tanks, bobcat, forklift, fire engine)