- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
- Design and Build Websites
- Video Gaming
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Video Game Design
- App Development
Charles Somai
Bronx,NY
Summary
Developed expertise in audio-visual technology within dynamic event environments, showcasing strong problem-solving and technical skills. Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and delivering seamless AV experiences. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can drive success and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Technician
RCI
10.2023 - Current
- Provide daily reporting to the project management team
- Led wall and controllers, projection system, display service
- Installation of Displays, mounted projectors, projection screen, speakers and microphones wall panels and patch panel network rack build out for AV equipment
- Reviewing floor plans, line diagrams and rack elevations to ensure successful installation
Low Voltage Technician
Alliance Telecommunications Contractors, Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023
- AV Conference Room
- Videoconferencing
- Video Displays
- Audio Systems
- Video Walls
- Cisco weber kit installed
- Crestron control
- Cat6 termination and wire pulls
- Crestron control IDF terminations and builds
- CS-KIT-K9 Cisco Webex Room Kit installation kit
- TV mount and display setup
- Rack dressing of cat6
Low Voltage Technician
ADCO ELECTRICAL CORP
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Fiber Optic Cable Types - Multimode and Single Mode
- Pull Cat6 to IDF
- Pull Multimode and Single Mode Fiber Optic
- Install support for fiber
- Work with teams member
- Build IDF room for Fiber rack and network equipment
- Gave a daily report
- Install of Speakers
- Install Cisco WAP
Low Voltage Technician/ New Construction Commercial Environment
SJ Electric Company
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Pull bx 12/2,12/3 to electrical panel
- Pickup delivery and organize warehouse
- Installing, terminating CCTV
- Assistance to electrician bending conduit 1/2,3/4
- Work on new construction and deck build out
- Build network rack and punch down
- Work orders for items
- Give daily report
- Construction commercial environment
- Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks)
- OSHA 30 and SST certification
Apprentice Technician Wire Control Technician/ New Construction Commercial Environment
Robert B. Samuels, Inc.
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Wire HVAC units with low voltage wiring 18/4,18/2,18/6,cat6a and fiber
- Install control board to VAV and termination of cables
- Pull bx 12/2,12/3 to electrical panel
- Wire pulls low voltage
- Assistance to lead technician
- Pull electric wiring bx 12/2,12/3
- Assistance to electrician bending conduit
- Build network rack and punch down
- Pull cat6 and termination
- Wire hvac bms panel, vav, fsd
- Terminate electrical wire into bms panels
- OSHA 30 and SST certification
- New construction commercial environment
Apprentice Technician Wire Control Technician
Raikos Electric BMS HVAC
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Wire HVAC units with low voltage wiring 18/4,18/2,18/6Cat6 and fiber
- Warehouse setup and tools check
- Wire pulls low voltage
- Assistance to lead technician
- Pull electric wiring bx 12/2,12/3
- Assistance in pipe bending conduit
- Build network rack and punch down
- Pull cat6 and termination
- Wire hvac bms panel, vav, fsd
- Terminate electrical wire into bms panels
- Assistance to electrician bending conduit 1/2,3/4 rigid and emt
Structured Cable Technician
Commericial Tek Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Commercial Tek Systems Sub Contract for Agility cable
- Build cable trays for infrastructure Cable's
- Ability to pick up new skills and work with power tools, ladders
- Pull cable to workstation and termination of data jacks
- Patch cables on Cisco Server
- Pull fiber Cable
- Build IDF and Data Rooms
- Working on Commercial and office environment
- Build ladder rack systems stand up, wall mount, cabinet and brackets wire management vertical and horizontal
- Terminating data jacks and rg45
- Provide assistance to other technicians on the project site and work with other trades
- Pull Cat6 and Cat6a and Coaxial cable termination
- Commercial Tek Systems Sub Contract for Agility cable
Structured Cable Technician
Commericial Tek Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Sub Contract Artisan Communication
- Floor riser pipe
- Pulling and routing CAT6 and CAT6A cable in a new construction commercial environment
- Terminating Data jacks and patch panels
- Install of WAPS, IP Cameras
- Install network racks and cabinets in Data room
- Install and service cabling infrastructure and devices for Data, Audio Visual, and CCTV
- Includes pre-wiring, installation, termination, testing, reporting, and labelling per specifications
- Sub Contract Artisan Communication
Sub Contract Structured Cable Technician
Wire Works
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Commercial Crew force
- Pulling and routing CAT6 and CAT6A cable in a new construction commercial environment
- Terminating data jacks and patch panels
- Install support structure ladders, racks, and J-hooks
- Install ladder racks and networking equipment
- Build out telecommunications and equipment rooms
- Dress, terminate, label, and test cables
- Provide assistance to other technicians on the project site
- Commercial Crew force
Low Voltage Technician
Homeland Surveillance
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Security system installation
- Testing and validating cable and labeling
- Punch down ICC data jacks
- Terminate and test panels
- Testing cables; CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A
- Terminates 18/4 wire for security cameras
- Pull and label cables
- Installs network racks, wall racks, and cube racks
- Install CCTV mount junction box
- Install conduits rigid, EMT
- Install Digital watchdog: NVR/Digital Watchdog, Analog system, IP cameras, Analog camera, Samsung cameras, Digital watchdog cameras
- Can operate power tools and various hand tools
- Maintains all company property and supplies
Cable Technician
Residential Tri Wire Engineering Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Install new drop and terminate RG59, RG11, RG6 drop
- Inspected installation sites to determine best line placement
- Install splitter at ground block and install cable-to-cable modem in customer home
- Install R45 cable into customer home computer
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and replacing equipment as needed
- Documentation of signal level readings and signal leakage
- Confirm with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
- Submit daily paperwork and work orders
- Completes work in a timely manner
Warehouse Worker
Residential Tri Wire Engineering Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Responsible for insuring merchandise received and accounted
- Supply equipment to field techs
- Test and repair equipment
- Prepare damaged converters for shipping and repair
- Assist in unloading trucks with new inventory merchandise
- Responsible for vehicle operation
- Transports merchandise to other warehouse or to customer locations
- Assures warehouse and surrounding areas are neat and orderly at all times
Warehouse Associate
Yankee Stadium
05.2009 - 06.2014
- Receive and count stock items
- Record data manually or using inventory data system
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms and warehouses
- Verify physical inventory against inventory on hand
- Adjust negative on hand counts
- Inspect all merchandise entering the stadium for logo defects or physical damage
- Transfer merchandise to all sale stores and sale stands within the stadium
- Clean display cases and shelves
Cable Technician
Residential Prince Telecommunications
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Install cable systems in buildings and private homes
- Install modems, telephone lines, and routers
- Install new drop changing out RG59 drop for RG6 drop (Digital)
- Install splitter at ground block and install cable to cable modem in customer homes
- Install computer Ethernet card into customer home computer
- Provide customer service and detailed report of installation process
- Report back to cablevision with fix codes on the install or create a trouble call
Security Guard
T&M Protection Agency Resources
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Monitor entrances and exits
- Perform security patrols around the corporate office
- Provide assistance to customers, employees, clients and visitors
- Check all IDs of each person entering facility
- Provide top notch security with courteous customer service
Footwear Sales Associate
Modell's Sporting Goods
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Provide customer service
- Persuade customers to sign up for MVP program
- Assist customers with helping them find the right fit for them
- Keep all footwear merchandise in order
- Replenish all shelves, racks, cases, and bins
- Transfer merchandise into store and out of store
- Clean all display cases and shelves
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeffrey M Rapport
Bronx06-2007
Skills
- Recording techniques
- Power distribution
- System troubleshooting
- Network configuration
- Stage management
- Sound reinforcement
- Structured cabling
- Wireless technologies
- Broadcast engineering
- Speaker placement
- Tool management
- Work documentation
- Results-driven
Accomplishments
- Achieved by completing Cabling installation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved Cabling through effectively helping with Team leadership role and have deadline within a time frame
Interests
Timeline
AV Technician
RCI
10.2023 - Current
Low Voltage Technician
Alliance Telecommunications Contractors, Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023
Low Voltage Technician
ADCO ELECTRICAL CORP
05.2022 - 09.2022
Low Voltage Technician/ New Construction Commercial Environment
SJ Electric Company
03.2021 - 04.2022
Apprentice Technician Wire Control Technician/ New Construction Commercial Environment
Robert B. Samuels, Inc.
02.2020 - 01.2021
Apprentice Technician Wire Control Technician
Raikos Electric BMS HVAC
03.2019 - 11.2020
Structured Cable Technician
Commericial Tek Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
Structured Cable Technician
Commericial Tek Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
Sub Contract Structured Cable Technician
Wire Works
01.2018 - 12.2019
Low Voltage Technician
Homeland Surveillance
01.2017 - 05.2018
Cable Technician
Residential Tri Wire Engineering Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2017
Warehouse Worker
Residential Tri Wire Engineering Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2017
Warehouse Associate
Yankee Stadium
05.2009 - 06.2014
Cable Technician
Residential Prince Telecommunications
03.2009 - 01.2010
Security Guard
T&M Protection Agency Resources
09.2008 - 02.2009
Footwear Sales Associate
Modell's Sporting Goods
06.2006 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Jeffrey M Rapport
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