Allan Wood
Cable Tech
Janesville,WI
Summary
Determined Park laborer. Hardworking employee with over 4.5 years of carrying out oral and written instructions. Capable of using constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.
Proactive Laborer promoting talents in learning new skills. Able to lift 50 pounds and known for effectively managing job duties. Pursuing new challenges with exciting organization. Earnest Park individual with career spanning in Painting, repairing boards, Cleaning vehicles, mowing, weeding, trimming, chainsawing, replacing lights, replacing batteries for emergency lights and exit lights, snow removal, some plowing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cable Technician
Spectrum
06.2021 - Current
- Installed and repaired cable systems ensuring optimal
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Conducted detailed site surveys to ascertain best routes for cable laying and equipment setup, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols during installations and repairs, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Enhanced signal quality and network reliability with meticulous maintenance routines.
- Delivered personalized customer service, explaining complex technical details in understandable manner.
- Upgraded systems to support expanded service offerings, including digital and high-definition television services.
- Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed tests.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues successfully while maintaining clear communication with clients throughout the process.
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained safety standards during installations, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Installed and repaired cable systems ensuring optimal signal quality and customer satisfaction.
Material Handler
Create A Pack Foods
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted inventory counts and maintained stock levels to support operational continuity.
- Assisted in organizing storage areas for optimal space utilization and easy access to materials.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, contributing to improved efficiency in operations.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Park Laborer
Crystal Lake Park Dist
Crystal Lake, IL
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Removed trash and recyclables Daily from parks.
- Repair and stain picnic benches.
- Rake seaweed from beaches.
- Replace lights.
- Mow parks.
- Paint buildings, outside and inside.
- Cut down trees, hedge trim bushes.
- Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, including installing drywall and repairing and applying wallpaper.
- Building Inspections.
- Paint signs.
- put in benches.
- put in new Park signs.
- Set up table and chairs for rentals and events at designated building/s.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing all entrances and exits when leaving a building.
- Positively engaged with Tax Payers.
Custodian
Cary Park District
Crystal Lake, IL
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
- Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled cart for maximum efficiency.
- Prepared facilities for special events, including bringing out chair and table racks, setting up arrangements and handing decorations.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to minimize risk of injury or illness.
- Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls.
- Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
- Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers.
- Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned bathroom fixtures and partitions.
- Sanitized bathrooms, showers and locker rooms.
- Inspected facility and picked up any trash.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
Bakery Clerk
Sentry Foods
Delafield, WI
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase goods in attractive manner and drive product sales.
- Provided customer service to promote guest satisfaction.
- Offered immediate assistance and advice to guests, documented orders and conveyed special requests to baker and assistants.
- Trained new bakery staff.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Monitored counter and display inventory, replacing stock and requesting new product from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
- Served multiple customers daily with professional and effective customer service.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
- Managed inventory, labor, expenses and other operational processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
Oconomowoc, WI06.2019
Skills
- Trimming and weeding
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Grounds maintenance
- Some Equipment maintenance
- Painting
- Trash removal
- Transporting and delivery
- Sanding
- Equipment inspection
- Daily cleaning and sanitation
- Performance improvement
- Customer satisfaction
- Building Inspections
Military
Fort Benning for basic training.
Fort Gordon for AIT (Advance Infantry Training)
MOS (job) IT Specialist (Information Technology Specialist), Civilian job = IT help desk
Timeline
Cable Technician
Spectrum
06.2021 - Current
Material Handler
Create A Pack Foods
11.2019 - 05.2021
Custodian
Cary Park District
10.2016 - 06.2017
Park Laborer
Crystal Lake Park Dist
12.2014 - 11.2019
Bakery Clerk
Sentry Foods
10.2010 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School