Summary

Electronics and Communications Technician with expertise in installation & maintenance of two-way radio, GPS, voice and data, CCTV, fire, video and controlled-access equipment. Management and supervision of technical staff, daily operations and customer support. Additional areas of expertise include:

CAT-5 hardware
2-way radio test equipment
Low-voltage test equipment
Public Safety automotive installations
Work documentation
Equipment Purchasing
Employee Relations & Performance Evaluation

Work Experience

Kalahari Hotel (CREWFORCE)—TEMP June 2015-July 2015
Install All AV equipment for Hotel Lodge and Convention Center (Projectors, Screens, Audio Jacks, TV’s, Sound Systems)

Fleetstaff (Hayden Electric and Communications) ---- TEMP February 2015-May 2015
Voice & Data Technician
Install and Terminate CAT5 for new Hotel and Water Park 20,000 feet, 7 racks and 20 patch panels and 110 blocks. Install and terminate all Amplifiers and filters for Cable TV for Hotel

Transcore- Pennsylvania State, Northeast Region I October 2013-Febuary 2014
Field Technician
I traveled throughout the NEPA region doing preventative maintenance and repairs at tower sites and remote cell sites for OPEN-SKY communication system for Department Of Homeland Security and Pennsylvania State Police. This included grounds and compound inspection, generator maintenance, tower inspection, BPS inspection and maintenance and inspection of enclosure documentation.

Various CONTRACT WORK albuquerque, NM--Pocono Summit, PA xxx-xxx-xxxx
Contractor/Technician
Amazon (1 month): Seasonal work picking and Packing products for Holiday shipping.

Racing Electronics (2 Months): Helped with Communications at Dover and Talladega Speed ways programming and distributing two-way radios and accessories. Setting up and breaking down Repeaters

Federal Communications Group (6 months): Gutted out old 20,000 Sq ft. call center of everything from ceiling to floor-wall to wall. Installed new call center consisting of 83,000 feet of CAT 5, 430 Drops, 200 cubicles, 200 computer stations 6 racks with Servers, Routers and cross connects.

Federal Communications Group (3 months): Remove old CAT 5 and installed 12,000ft. new CAT 5 with cable trays and 230 drops in Dorms at New Mexico State University.

Mosler/ Diebolt (3 Months) Installed Controlled access system in Lutheran Church and Day Care. Entailing install molding throughout most of the building made of brick. Running CAT 5 to each exit for Magnetic lock, exit sensor or push bar and card reader for entry. I installed RG59 coax and 6 exterior cameras with DVR.

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FROST INSTALLATIONS 2010 – 2011
Contractor/Technician
@Road (7 Months) Install 120 GPS tracking units for Waste Management.
Advanced Communications (3 Months): I took over the contract for Maintenance on Telephone system for Bernalillo County Correction Facility, returned contract back over to Advanced Communications

aDVANCED COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Albuquerque, NM 2009 - 2010
Field Technician Contractor/Technician
We maintained communications for the state of New Mexico’s 911 systems. Traveling to tower sites and call centers Statewide. I Handled contract maintaining telephone system for inmates of the Bernalillo County Corrections Facility. Helped Install Radio Trunking System for USAF
Maintained perfect record for 1-hour response time for 911 systems.
Provided Communications services to every Air Force base in New Mexico

SOUTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS / RIO GRAND COMMUNICATIONS, Albuquerque, NM 2008 – 2009
Communications Technician
I performed preventative maintenance and repair of equipment for Motorola & ICOM dealership. We managed complex communication systems in rural townships, including Microwave point-to-point, canopy, 2-way communications, and closed circuit TV systems providing Internet and Data Service.
Installed systems for Northeastern Arizona Navajo and Las Vegas, New Mexico school districts

Frost Installations, Albuquerque, NM 2004 to 2008
Owner/Operator
We provided professional mobile installations and services throughout the State of New Mexico for GPS units for commercial vehicles. I provided custom installations for customers who included Qwest Communications, Franklin Paving & Earthmoving Co., and Brinks Armored Cars service.
Built successful business through referrals from word of mouth and satisfied customers.

Abacus Technology Corporation, Albuquerque, NM 2000 to 2004
Electronics Technician
Maintained an advanced alarm, video and entry control system for Kirtland underground nuclear munitions and maintenance storage complex at Kirtland AFB, NM. My team and I maintained all photo and video equipment for multimedia center. This included video and digital editing and dubbing suites and photo studios and equipment.

CONTINUING EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Controlled Access for Military Nuclear installations
Advanced Entry Control Systems (Maintenance)
Advanced Entry Control Systems (System Administration)
Kirtland AFB Hazardous Waste Training & Nuclear Surety Training
Confined Space Course
WIN-PAC Security Course & Level 1 Security Training

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

Safety Training:
FOD Flight Line Safety
CPR,AED/First Aid
Forklift Use and Safety Protocol
Bucket Truck Safety and Operation
Scissor Lift Operations
Safety Procedures for Field Installations

Awards and commendations

Special Team Award for Video Installations
Department of Defense: Major General T. Peppe
Department of Defense: Richard Kinseley, Colonel, USAF
Department of Defense: R. Earl Good, SES