

Schoening Technology Group, Inc.
02/22/16-present
Worked as a contractor for NCR. Performed installation, maintenance, upgrades, modifications and repairs including break-fix calls; network management; mufti-vendor maintenance; and software support on ATMs, electronic cash registers and POS credit card readers. Performed Tier II work, responsible for problem ID, escalation, and resolution at hardware and software levels. Responsible for accurate and prompt reporting of calls and activity and other record keeping.
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
Insight Global, Inc. San Jose, CA
05/11/15-11/05-15
Worked as a contractor for Redapt. Built, configured, tested, and quality checked custom built server racks. Installed servers and switch blades and PDUs, ran and dressed CAT 6 cables and AC power cables and miscellaneous cables.
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
C4 Technical Services
Team lead: Jay McArthurxxx-xxx-xxxx
10/2014-10/2014
Worked as a contractor for GDT in T-Mobile's Bellevue HQ complex. Hot swapped and upgraded Cisco Ethernet switches and re-connected and dressed CAT 5, CAT 6, AC power cables, data cables and fiber.
CELL SITE TECHNICIAN
Apex Systems, Seattle WA
02/2013-07/2014
Worked as a contractor for Ericsson on Sprint's 4G LTE network upgrade. Traveled to cell sites in Washington to take inventory of installed cellular equipment and components and entered data into various Ericsson and Sprint databases. Also, conducted safety and quality inspections and final perm walks of completed cell site installs. Worked independently and as part of a team; participated in conference calls and worked on quality and safety improvement.
communication services Installer
Alcatel-Lucent, Renton, WA
09/2005-02/2009
Traveled to various cell sites to install and trouble shoot problems with cell site equipment. Used various hand tools to mount and test cellular equipment and power systems.
Responsible for incoming and outgoing deliveries to warehouse. Prepared, sorted and stocked supplies and equipment. Handled and tracked invoices, bills, receipts and other warehouse documents, electronically and by hand. Maintained, calibrated and issued power and hand tools and equipment to installers. Operated forklifts, used pallet jacks.
Associate communication services technician
Lucent Technologies, Kent, WA
11/1997-05/2003
Installed, tested, and troubleshot different cell site equipment, 5ESS equipment, telco shelves, racks, DSX panels, cosmic and other frames and AC lighting and DC power systems. Installed and tested fiber optic systems, and DSL equipment. Ran, sewed, and terminated various types of cable and wire; used company vehicle. Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, handbooks, and manuals. Responsible for completing final job papers. Worked at heights, used various hand and power tools, meters, and testers. Worked in confined spaces and man holes.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Underground utility locator
Locating Inc. Seattle, WA
09/1996 - 11/1997
Used company vehicle to travel to different sites; locating underground utilities for companies, contractors, home and business owners. Responsible for mapping and keeping accurate records of locations; maintained excellent customer service; and meet deadlines.
Utility line leak detector
Heath Consultants Inc. King and Pierce Co., WA
09/1995 - 09/1996
Worked independently with minimal supervision; used company vehicle to travel to different job sites. Used plats to survey natural gas service lines. Operated leak detection equipment to locate and classify leaks. Documented leaks, accurately completed paperwork, interacted with property and business owners and contractors on a daily basis. Met daily production goals.
Contact Representative GS-8-1
DHHS-Social Security Administration, Auburn, WA
09/1990-09/1995
Provided advice and assistance to the public about Social Security programs. Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to individual situations. Resolved problems and when necessary made appropriate referrals or appointments.
Electronics Assembler
Victor Temporary Services (Hewlett Packard Co.) Roseville, CA
01/1990 - 09/1990
Pulled electronic parts and components and assembled PC boards by inserting and soldering parts.
Tools used: soldering irons, various grades of rosin core solder, hand tools, and pneumatic power drivers.
Field Radio operator (Rank: Corporal E4)
US Marine Corps Reserve, Reno, NV
05/1981-02/1985
US Marine Corps Reserve, 4th Force Reconnaissance Co., Reno, NV
Responsible for sending and receiving voice radio messages and for maintaining radio traffic in the field.
Qualifications
Training and Education
Wind Energy Principals certificate
Oregon State University
The course covers the following subjects: Wind energy principles, Basic electrical theory, and Hydraulics and pneumatics.
Currently enrolled in:
40 Hour Hazwoper
OSHA-10 General Industry
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 98505
Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Environmental Studies
Safety and quality
No workplace accidents for myself and workers under my supervision
Classes:
Graduate class in Occupational Safety and Accident prevention
Current CPR, AED & First Aid certificate
Confined space training
Ladder Safety Training
Telco workplace safety and ergonomics
LEE002H Back Injury Prevention
Basic land navigation and handheld GPS training
Equipment/tools
Used, repaired, cleaned, calibrated, and maintained various hand, power, and hydraulic tools. Familiar with various types of electrical measuring instruments including multimeters, megohmmeters, and electronic locating devices and gas line leak detection equipment.
Classes:
Courses on basic power tool operation and safety
Administrative Skills
Used digital and paper maps, charts, diagrams, and symbols, blueprints, schematics and procedural manuals.
Reviewed, interpreted and worked from engineering specifications, handbooks, installation manuals, and completed other documentation required for the final job papers. Completed and filed customer paperwork, records, logs and data forms.
Familiar with using typical office machines and various types of printers.
Classes:
CN2000 Basic Job Specifications and Drawings
Teamwork and Leadership
Good with details and quality control; careful listener. Do well as a team player or working independently. As a lead installer at Lucent Technologies for six years, I organized and monitored the work of up to 30 employees under me with no service interruptions with jobs completed by the closing date. Worked under time pressure constraints to meet production goals. United States Marine Corps Reserves: Corporal.
Classes:
EPM 4500 Leadership for Environmental Managers
EPM 4710 Environmental Project Management
Lead Installer Training
Superior customer service and communication skills
Five years experience as a customer service representative with the Social Security Administration. Excellent communication skills and assessment and problem solving skills: explaining technical and non-technical information to the public and remaining calm and effective even when dealing with distraught or angry members of the public. Over 20 years experience dealing with the public, co-workers, and personnel from various companies and agencies.
Experience dealing with foremen, contractors, heavy equipment operators and the public at active construction sites..
Classes:
Customer Relationship management (CRM)
Introduction to ISO9000, TL9000, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving and Customer Satisfaction
MALS 4020 Graduate Research and Writing
Basic Teleservice Representative Training Course (Social Security Administration)
Flexable and adaptable
Worked flexible and variable schedules, various shifts, on-call, overtime and traveled frequently including long-term assignments.
Computer skills
Skilled in Microsoft Office, various Windows OS's including Windows 8, various browsers, Outlook and other email accounts, and ArcGIS. Proficient at using laptops to test/diagnose equipment or enter technical data. Maintained and entered data into spread sheets and various data bases; access schematics, floor plans, engineering specifications, handbooks and installation manuals with laptops. Maintained timesheets, contact lists, and all business e-mail.
Used SAP to track and document warehouse inventory.
Classes:
LBE246W What You Need to Know About E-mail
KCLS Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
KCLS Internet Level 3
KCLS Excel Level 2
3700 Internet and Network Communications
Driving Skills
Valid WA state driver's license and excellent driving record. Operated and conducted safety checks for many types of company vehicles including all-wheel vans, 4-wheel drive SUV's and trucks.
Classes:
Defensive driving/safety course and 4x4 training.
Fitness
Experienced with kneeling, stooping and climbing ladders, using lifts and scaffolds, and working at heights and in cramped or confined spaces for long periods. Worked in various terrains and under all weather conditions. At times worked under harsh or physically demanding conditions.
Honors
Meritorious Mast, USMC
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
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