Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Clifford Houston

Orcutt,California

Summary

Hardworking and reliable communications technician with strong ability in installations. Offering troubleshooting and repair solutions. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Consultant and Technician

Sterling Communications
Santa Maria, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and complaints, typically within 1-3 days.
  • Consulted with clients to outline options and obtain permission to proceed with service.
  • Delivered training at customer locations to instruct on proper two-way radio usage.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to questions and concerns.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Received outstanding feedback for providing attentiveness and patience when assisting dissatisfied customers.
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Used knowledge of services to recommend additional products and offerings to customers.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Equipment used includes computers, volt/ohm multimeter, watt meter, Anritsu Cellmaster, Optoelectronics Multicounter, ladders and various hand and power tools.
  • Types of radio communications repeaters installed or serviced include Motorola MTR 2000, XPR 8300 & 8400, SLR 5700, Kenwood TKR-850 and Axiom.
  • Various models of mobile and portable radio equipment installed or serviced are Motorola, Vertex/Standard, Kenwood, Axiom and Hytera.

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
Buellton, CA
10.2003 - Current
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
  • Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
  • Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
  • Installed, repaired, programmed and maintained local base, mobile and portable communications equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canyon High School
Canyon Country, CA
06.1981

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Basic Math
  • Team Building
  • People Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Problem Resolution
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Flexible Schedule
  • PPE Use
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Excellent Work Ethic

References

  • Clifford Henthorne- Manager, Land Mobile Radio Services, Vandenberg Space Force Base. (805) 714-5648
  • Wesley Frank- Paramedic Supervisor, AMR Santa Barbara Operations. (805) 503-0977
  • Michael Cooper- Paramedic, AMR Santa Barbara Operations. (805) 794-3541

Timeline

Service Consultant and Technician

Sterling Communications
06.2021 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
10.2003 - Current

High School Diploma -

Canyon High School

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology

Allan Hancock College
Clifford Houston