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Brandon Mckinney

Sebastian,FL

Summary

Quality and Ethically driven, resourceful in high stressful problem solving situations. Hardworking and reliable for tasks to get done. Motivated to troubleshoot issues even in task im less adequate in to further my understanding and to gain more experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

Iowa Army National Guard
Council Bluffs, IA
04.2016 - Current
  • Install, maintain and troubleshoot battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
  • Install, operate and maintain radio/ data distribution systems.
  • Perform signal support functions, including technical assistance for field operations and training purposes.
  • Prepared maintenance and supply request forms for signal support functions
  • Working with and performing operations with a wide variety of analog and digital/ satellite rodio communications for both training and realtime deployment operations.
  • Locating and surveying best locations for retrans setups providing the best of operations while considering cover and concealment in field operations.

Cell Tower Technician

C&M Trades
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Read and interpreted drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs and testing procedures.
  • Performed coaxial, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower.
  • Repaired faulty cables or connectors on cell towers due to weather damage or wear and tear.
  • Configured radio parameters to meet customer specifications and FCC regulations.
  • Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
  • Checked equipment with reported issues to determine safety, evaluate performance and identify root causes of problems.
  • Inspected completed work to check hardware security and levelness.
  • Climbed towers up to 300 feet in height for installation of new hardware or repairs.
  • Installed and configured antennas, radios, transmission lines and associated hardware on towers.
  • Replaced antennas and installed new dishes.
  • Deployed additional network capacity by adding new sectors and carriers at existing sites.
  • Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while climbing towers or working in hazardous environments.

IT Technician

TEKsystems
Omaha, NE
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • CAT5e,CAT6,COAX, and Fiber Optics terminations and running of cables.
  • Physical setups of server rooms, terminated patch panels, and testing cables for good connections and troubleshooting as problems arise.
  • Filling and completing service tickets for costumers needing A/V installations for both residential and commercial business uses. Often needing to uninstall outdated equipment and finding the best way to install new equipment for best use and costumer satisfaction.
  • Laptop repair, hardware troubleshooting, part replacement, and diagnostic testing.
  • Monitored system performance and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.

Education

GED -

West Broward High School
Pembroke Pines, FL
08-2013

Skills

  • Satellite Communications
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Hardware Installation
  • System Maintenance

Certification

  • Secret clearance - Active
  • Comsec Carrier
  • Competent climber and safety rescue certified

Timeline

Cell Tower Technician

C&M Trades
08.2023 - 01.2024

IT Technician

TEKsystems
03.2018 - 03.2019

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

Iowa Army National Guard
04.2016 - Current

GED -

West Broward High School

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