ANDREW KRENKEL
Manteca,CA
Summary
Telecommunications professional adept at installing and maintaining radio equipment, identifying technical issues and taking action to restore functionality. Diligent and proactive professional possessing over 10 years of hands-on experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Technician
Xclusive Wireless
Tracy, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Worked to install and upgrade Verizon, AT&T, and Dish Wireless sites.
- MWEP certified and experienced with boom manlifts up to 135 feet.
- Proficient in shelter work, setup and installs of squid and OVP hubs, fiberoptic and cable running, in addition to mounting and blocking within the tower.
- Experienced with steel work and construction of initial sites.
- OSHA 10 certified
Signal System Support Specialist
U.S. Army
Belton, MO
06.2003 - 06.2011
- Served as a communication specialist working with encrypted radios and telecommunications installations and maintenance.
- Was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2007 to June 2008 , where I maintained and operated radio and communications devices for my unit in a combat setting.
- Served as the comms chief for my company-sized unit from February 2009 until completed my term of service in June 2011
Cable Installation Technician
ATX Communication
Kansas City, MO
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Served as a cable, internet, and phone installer in a residential setting for Time
- Warner Cable as a contractor
- Experienced in one-on-one customer interactions while on service calls representing Time Warner
- Operated a commercial vehicle and have experience in a wide variety of hand tools and telecommunications equipment
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked on the assembly of the battery modules of the Tesla vehicles, including troubleshooting operations and machinery involved in the assembly process
- Worked with a team to assure quality and safety of the assembly process.
Assembly Line Worker
General Motors
Kansas City, KS
07.2012 - 08.2021
- Worked on an assembly line in a wide variety of positions assembling and installing components onto vehicles such as the Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Malibu, and Cadillac XT4
- Experienced in the operation of hand-operated pneumatic cranes, specifically with installing dashboards and door movers
- Experienced in trim assembly, wire harness, and lock modules
- Experienced with operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and parts trollies
- Worked in a pool position where I was required to move to cover a wide variety of position on the line throughout the day and quickly learn the various jobs in a fast-paced environment.
Security Officer
G4S Security
Kansas City, MO
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Served as site security, both armed and unarmed, for a variety of locations such as banks, grocery stores, and construction areas
- Operated front desk, manned security cameras, and provided foot patrols in a secured setting.
Education
Signal Systems Support Specialist - Telecommunications
U.S Army
FT. Gordon, GA 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Lawson High School
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Equipment operation
- Telecommunications
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Problem Analysis
- Organization and Time management
Certification
- OSHA-10
- MWEP licensed
Timeline
Tower Technician
Xclusive Wireless
04.2022 - Current
Production Associate
Tesla
08.2021 - 04.2022
Assembly Line Worker
General Motors
07.2012 - 08.2021
Security Officer
G4S Security
07.2009 - 05.2012
Cable Installation Technician
ATX Communication
01.2009 - 07.2009
Signal System Support Specialist
U.S. Army
06.2003 - 06.2011
Signal Systems Support Specialist - Telecommunications
U.S Army
High School Diploma -
Lawson High School