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Work History
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Eric Wackershauser

Onalaska,United States

Summary

  • Focused Audiovisual Technician with over 10 years of experience. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, set up and operation.
  • Hardworking Information Systems Technician offering 10 years of success in hardware and software installation and configuration. Extensive experience with diverse applications, operating systems and platforms
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/ Designer/ Builder

Hardwired Fishing
10.2015 - Current
  • Successfully designed and built a line of custom power boxes designed to supply 12 volt power in a number of portable scenarios. Examples being: Ice Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Hunting, Camping and many other recreational uses.
  • Successfully designed and developed a line of accessories to be used in conjunction with our power boxes.
  • Organized and supported a team of fine individuals to test and market these products.
  • Our team has manged to also create a social media presence in an effort to educate and provide solutions for current and prospect clients.

Renewable Energy Fabricator

APRS World
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with the successful construction of 11 Renewable Energy Power Stations as contracted by the US Military.
  • Soley responsible for the interior installation including all hardware installation as well as electrical wiring and intelligence integration.
  • Assisted in maintaining shop organization and cleanliness.
  • Assisted with construction and electrical improvements of the facility.

Automation Programmer /Information Systems Tech

The Audio Video Pros
10.2014 - 05.2023
  • Successfully advanced through all channels of the A/V industry from entry level installer to becoming Service Manager, IT Admin as well as Automation Programmer simultaneously.
  • Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
  • Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
  • Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features, and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Designed, programmed and assisted with the successful implementation of automation systems in commercial and residential environments. Many systems in excess of $100,000 valuation.
  • Project managed and assisted my team

Retail Wireless Consultant

US Celluar
06.2005 - 08.2013
  • Activated both contract and pre-paid wireless phones for 250+ customers per month by inserting new SIM cards and batteries, restoring content and establishing new payment accounts.
  • Demonstrated proficient product knowledge to customers and provided detailed product information.
  • Tracked and recorded department inventory of products.
  • Researched customer database to determine current plan and offer service options.
  • Replenished, faced and organized merchandise on shelving.
  • Assisted and supported training of new sales associates.
  • Accepted and processed payments and purchases for new equipment using POS system.

Education

High School Diploma -

River Ridge High School
Patch Grove, WI
05.2000

Skills

  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • Identify Needs
  • VoIP Systems
  • Install Hardware
  • Cloud Management
  • Remote Conferencing Support
  • Performance Monitor
  • Update Configurations
  • Router Installation and Optimization
  • Set Up Applications
  • Computer Maintenance
  • System Diagnostics
  • Network Administration
  • Technical Support and Assistance
  • Client Relationships

Accomplishments

  • Built many custom drivers for 3rd party integration between devices (serial, IR, IP)
  • Program lighting systems, security and surveillance systems as well as VOIP systems
  • Successfully managed well over 100 commercial and residential networks that supported the A/V systems that we installed.
  • Integration of solar monitoring systems to work with commercial and residential automation systems.


Certification

  • Control4 Level 2 Certified Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
  • Control4 Level 2 Lighting Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
  • Elan Level 1 Certified Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
  • Q-sys Level 1 Certified Tech and Programmer (2 yrs)

Timeline

Renewable Energy Fabricator

APRS World
05.2023 - 12.2023

Owner/ Designer/ Builder

Hardwired Fishing
10.2015 - Current

Automation Programmer /Information Systems Tech

The Audio Video Pros
10.2014 - 05.2023

Retail Wireless Consultant

US Celluar
06.2005 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

River Ridge High School
Eric Wackershauser