Chad Palo
Rudyard,MI
Summary
Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications and security camera equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills. Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing 6 years of experience installing voice, data and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Camera/Communications Technician
Hoornstra Communications Inc.
02.2016 - Current
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Oversaw business telecommunication networks, telephones and office equipment.
- Installed and maintained systems and analyzed users' needs.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Performed periodic system upgrades and maintenance to meet industry standards.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Implemented security measures to protect network systems from unauthorized access and threats.
Construction Forman
Brownell Enterprises Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
Telehandler Operator
Brownell Enterprises Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rudyard Jr/Sr High School
Rudyard, MI05.1994
Skills
Trouble shooting problems with equipment
Coordinating manpower and materials
Programming Camera Systems
Able to preview work at hand to implement safety procedures
Training others to use systems and the applications that come with said systems
Performing general maintenance on buildings
Performing general maintenance on electronic equipment
Performing general maintenance on heavy equipment
Work well with others and able to provide guidance to others to preform the task at hand
Timeline
Security Camera/Communications Technician
Hoornstra Communications Inc.
02.2016 - Current
Construction Forman
Brownell Enterprises Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2015
Telehandler Operator
Brownell Enterprises Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Rudyard Jr/Sr High School
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