Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Clint Keppler

Cedar Falls,Iowa

Summary

Dependable Fiber Optic Technician with extensive breadth of experience in fiber optics functioning and repair paired with deep knowledge of fiber optic testing equipment. Offering 6 years of vast experience installing, repairing and maintaining cable lines for cable, Internet and phone. Comfortable working under extreme pressure and in inclement weather.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Owner

Chads Pizza and Restaurant Grundy Center
04.2021 - Current
  • Work with employees and contractors on various restaurant related items.
  • Keep in close contact with my business partner and managers to ensure the quality of our product.
  • Work with managers and employees to provide a great working environment and a great customer experience.
  • Work with contractors to design and build and maintain the restaurant.
  • Manage all contractors making sure tasks are getting completed when needed
  • Work with several different computer systems including point of sale system, camera system, and data network

Communications Technician

Cedar Falls Utilities
12.2019 - Current
  • Install, service, and maintain the communication system
  • Work closely with supervisor and lead technicians to ensure projects and other assigned tasks are completed
  • Help out with emergency fiber repair and scheduled night fiber cuts
  • Provide innovative high quality service to CFUs customers
  • Help maintain the communication network for phone, Internet, and cable TV
  • Works well with co-workers and listens to advice from peers
  • Repaired cut cable and conduit of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Managed and prioritized customer service requests to achieve prompt resolution.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Reviewed and interpreted facility orders, network design orders and circuit layout orders.
  • Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications systems to identify and repair any potential issues.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.

Electrical Service Technician

American Fabricators and Engineers
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Work closely with engineers and co workers to ensure proper decision-making
  • Make improvements on products to provide the customer with a top quality product
  • Use only OSHA approved practices making sure that safety is always the top priority
  • Went to customers’ locations to install, repair, and service our products along with other companies’ products
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Represent AFE in a professional level when out on service dealing with other contractors and customers
  • Reading and understanding blueprints and following through with task at hand
  • Works with engineering department with any questions or problems that arise and ensure the problem is taken care of in the best way for the customer and for AFE
  • Order, stock, and organize inventory in shop making sure to have antiquate materials for upcoming jobs and service work.

WEAN TO FINISH SITE MANAGER

C&K PORK Strawberry Point
03.2014 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw and monitored performance of multiple wean to finish confinement buildings within the farm
  • Ensured all equipment on site was in good working condition, including augers, curtains, and followed up on regular maintenance and repair, using knowledge of motors, switches, and other electrical components.
  • Filled out feeder pig reports and provided direction on split out process of double stocking
  • Completed all documentation and reporting to meet necessary deadlines
  • Managed inventory of all supplies at farm locations
  • Followed up on site visit plans, health challenges, and feed budget, and provided emergency response pig care treatment as needed
  • On call 24 x 7 to address problems arising at all times
  • Used loaders, bucket trucks, snowplows, and tractors as part of daily work
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Consistently maintain sites to the highest quality and maintain a low death rate in barns
  • Represent C&K Pork at a professional level when interacting with all employees, independent contractors, and producers
  • Built strong relationships with wash crews and other staff to ensure smooth operation; assist in other areas of the operation as needed
  • Address and solve any maintenance or animal issues through acquired knowledge and business acumen;

WEAN TO FINISH SITE MANAGER

NEW HORIZONS PORK
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw efficient operation and management of Nursery and Finishing barns
  • Maintained hog wean to finish confinement buildings while monitoring equipment to determine operational status and handling any maintenance and repair issues arising
  • Held responsibility for pig quality throughout each stage of pig finishing, being proactive in performing and maintaining optimal pig care
  • Prepared documentation for all rooms of pigs noting significant production events
  • Provided all compliance documentation before pigs leave the farm
  • Kept in close contact with owner and vet and maintained proper care of animals
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Demonstrated expertise in building and leading teams, training and development, and excellent hog wean to finishing skills with a strong commitment to animal care and well-being
  • Utilized extensive work in sow production and finishing to maintain high quality sites, and ensure a low death rate in barns for very successful 4,700-sow, farrow-to-finish operation.

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLER

CEDAR FALLS UTILITIES
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Installed and repaired coax and cat5 cable, Internet, and fiber optic cables and other equipment used to transmit messages or television programming
  • Inspected and tested lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults and malfunctions
  • Installed equipment such as amplifiers and repeaters in order to maintain the strength of communications transmissions
  • Wired new television and Ethernet outlets in customers’ homes, making sure to hide any cables needed to be run outside of the homes
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Collaborated with team members and customers to set up work schedules, discuss problems and issues, and determine best options for resolution.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - International Business

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
2013

Skills

  • Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
  • Quality Control
  • Practice Management Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Records Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Machinery Operation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Coordinate Work
  • Mobile Devices

Certification

  • NCTI Master Installer
  • NCTI Master Technician
  • NCTI Emerging Leader

Timeline

Co-Owner

Chads Pizza and Restaurant Grundy Center
04.2021 - Current

Communications Technician

Cedar Falls Utilities
12.2019 - Current

Electrical Service Technician

American Fabricators and Engineers
01.2019 - 12.2019

WEAN TO FINISH SITE MANAGER

C&K PORK Strawberry Point
03.2014 - 12.2018

WEAN TO FINISH SITE MANAGER

NEW HORIZONS PORK
10.2013 - 03.2014

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLER

CEDAR FALLS UTILITIES
10.2010 - 10.2013

Associate of Applied Science - International Business

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Clint Keppler