Andrew Blanche III
Schertz,TX
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Technician
Beckwith Electronic Engineering Co
San Antonio, Texas
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with vendors to procure new audio-visual hardware or software when required.
- Repaired faulty equipment such as speakers, amplifiers and other components when needed.
- Set up staging areas according to safety regulations using appropriate rigging techniques.
- Tested newly installed audio-visual systems prior to use by clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed blueprints and diagrams to identify project specifications.
- Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Followed specifications to pull and terminate cables.
- Supervised crew of audio-video installation team members and third-party subcontractors.
- Experienced in occasional travel
AV Install Technician
Linx
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Cabling installation and termination (all media types); cabling testing and documentation.
- Install cameras, TVs, speakers, and server racks.
- Perform all cable pulling, suspension, fireproofing, terminating, and testing in accordance with BICSI standards, National Electrical Code (NEC)..
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively listen and communicate with customers, resulting in successful resolution of complex issues.
- Proficient in handling and operating a range of essential low voltage tools necessary for success on the job
- Skilled in working overtime, with an ability to operate under pressure, to meet deadlines.
- Travel capability as needed.
IT Technician
Electra Link
San Antonio, TX
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Performs work consistently, demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge and being able to
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
- Responsible for adhering to the company's and client's safety guidelines.
- Coordinates with the project manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with budget
- Servers are the main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns.
Aerial Lineman
Broadband Telecom Services
Schertz, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents
- Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices
- Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
Package Handler/Yard Switcher
Fed Ex Ground
Schertz, TX
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Load and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment
- Assist in training new employees on package handling processes
- Follow safety procedures when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Label parcels accurately according to company guidelines
- Ensured compliance with postal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling
- Perform trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door
- Perform Pre and Post-trip inspections on switcher equipment
- Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements
- Understand and demonstrate effective yard switching safety procedures.
Construction Wireman/Data System Administrator
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
03.2011 - 08.2018
- Integrate tactical telephone systems with host nation telephone systems
- Operate unique items of equipment for pole line construction (pole line trucks/series ditcher)
- Mount commercial hardware and emplacing conduit systems/commercial cable
- Manage aerial cable installation
- Install aerial/buried cable, and a pole line system
- Perform commercial cable systems corrective maintenance, and operate ditching
- Gathered data pertaining to customer needs to identify, predict and evaluate system and network requirements
- Configure and maintained system hardware, software and network components
- Install, test, and evaluate new systems, applications and patches
- Create user accounts and managed access rights for users
- Maintain inventory of hardware assets including servers, laptops, desktops
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures
- Improve job tasks and mentored junior team members on best practices and standards
- Monitor application and print servers, rapidly responding to faults and malfunctions
- Delivered reliable support for server-class systems
- Automate repetitive administrative tasks to shorten work times and reduce required personnel.
Education
Associate of Science in Cyber Defense -
Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX01.2026
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
Manassas, VA06.2003
Skills
- Cable/ IT Technician
- Heavy Machine Operator
- Troubleshoot
- Customer Service
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
AV Technician
Beckwith Electronic Engineering Co
06.2024 - 09.2024
AV Install Technician
Linx
11.2023 - 06.2024
IT Technician
Electra Link
09.2023 - 11.2023
Aerial Lineman
Broadband Telecom Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Package Handler/Yard Switcher
Fed Ex Ground
09.2018 - 08.2023
Construction Wireman/Data System Administrator
United States Marine Corps
03.2011 - 08.2018
Associate of Science in Cyber Defense -
Northeast Lakeview College
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
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