Experience

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  Washington State Department of Transportation

  • Everett, WA.

  • Technician

    • Oct 2011 - Present
    • Everett, WA.

    • Understanding of the Mac platform in an Enterprise Windows environment Accounted for activities using tablet based applications• Advanced knowledge of Windows 7 & 10, Microsoft Office, VMWare, mobile device support and configuration• Provide support for and troubleshoot problems with desktop hardware, software, and peripherals and document installation instructions, trouble ticket details and resolutions• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve first level issues with IT infrastructure including user systems, servers, storage, network connectivity and network theory (DNS, NAT, DHCP, etc.)• Instructed staff to ensure proper operations while maintaining good safety and public relations practices.

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  Clover Park School District

  • Lakewood, WA

  • Maintenance Electrician

    • Jan 2006 - Apr 2008
    • Lakewood, WA

    • Analyzed and interpreted wiring diagrams, drawings, sketches, specifications, etc., relative to assigned task • Installed new system, modified existing electrical systems, equipment and devices working from drawings, sketches and verbal instructions. performed work in accordance with electrical codes, specifications and safe practices• Diagnosed equipment malfunctions, performed routine preventive maintenance and made repairs using the necessary test equipment to ensure that building systems operate efficiently• Operated tools ranging from common hand and power tools, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices to assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic equipment. Overhaul and repair all electrical equipment. • A highly motivated, self-starter, capable of maintaining a safe, clean work environment and able to synthesize work with minimal supervision.• Prioritized maintenance and repair work while retrieving parts, supplies, and equipment from suppliers.

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  University of Puget Sound

  • Tacoma, WA.

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    • Jun 2004 - Apr 2006
    • Tacoma, WA.

    • Used proficiency supporting Microsoft Windows 7, 10 and Office applications to facilitate staff education and training.• Commanded strong written and verbal communication skills to authored presentations for staff and faculty. • Provided excellent customer service with a positive attitude for the faculty and the public to address concerns. • Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure but also planned special projects and scheduled them according to workload, manpower, and budgetary constraints.• Computed department budget forecasting, capital projects projections, and analyzed variations from the approved financial plan. • Completed many managerial / team-building / communication workshops to participate in clarifying communications with personnel.

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  YardGuy Landscape Management

  • Silverdale, WA.

  • Entrepreneur

    • Apr 1990 - Jun 2004
    • Silverdale, WA.

    • Produced a successful landscape installation / maintenance company by developing relationships with customers and marketing the company through effective public presentations.• Controlled project contract, manpower schedules, budget, cost, material, and equipment to ensure all specifications, details, and applicable building codes are met• Composed production reports and provided weekly reports to management by assembling quality control documents including shop drawings, submittals, change orders, and field reports.• Administered construction management oversight and execution for all phases of the construction project: pre-construction, construction, and project closeout.• Exceeded expectations to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and flexibly manage changing circumstances by deploying problem solving and conflict management skills.• Merged a multi-disciplinary team of professionals enlisting people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

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  US Navy

  • San Diego, CA

  • Electronic Technician Nuclear Power

    • Dec 1985 - Apr 1990
    • San Diego, CA

    • Attended Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype achieving a 3.2 GPA.• Installed, altered, inspected, calibrated, maintained and repaired controls instruments, gauges, and meters involving electronics, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic features installed in the plant and substation, including communications, data logging and computer equipment.• Evaluated, configured, and deployed technology hardware and software to perform preventive maintenance on primary and secondary power plant instrumentation.• Spearheaded documentation changes as required and informed crew members of changes and how they affected day to day operation of power plant.• Drafted notifications to crew regarding outages, system problems, or maintenance schedules