Forrest Elder
Auburn,GA
Summary
Results-driven team player adept at performing cable installations, repairs and improvements for residential and company clients. Safety-driven and skilled in operation equipment, calibrating systems and training users.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Internet Field Technician
Spectrum
01.2023 - Current
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
- Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
- Coordinated with customers to meet needs and requirements swiftly and to high standards.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Dacula Classical Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
Land Surveying
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Tax Preparer Intern
WMBO CPA Group
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Organized client tax documents to facilitate quick preparation of tax returns.
- Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance, audits and refunds.
- Used [Software] to input and track tax information.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
Land Surveyor
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
Corporal, Armored Division
US Army
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery
- Over 1000 hours of accident-free operations devoid of safety issues
- Operated and maintained the primary weapon
- Severed as team lead to the junior crew members
- Operated and maintained radios and communication equipment with efficiency and accuracy
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
Education
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - business and history
Liberty University
Skills
- Complex problem solving
- Complex Problem Solving
- Field Measurements
- Inventory management
- Active Listening
- Customer Orders
- Team Support
- Reading Comprehension
- System Testing
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Customer Service
- Account Issues
Accomplishments
Excellence in Armor Award - USA Army
Georgia S. Patton Award - USA Army
2 Army Achievement Metals
Additional Information
- Awards/Achievements: , George S. Paton Award (US Army) Army Achievement medal (x2)
Timeline
Internet Field Technician
Spectrum
01.2023 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper
Dacula Classical Academy
01.2022 - Current
Land Surveying
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
01.2021 - 12.2021
Tax Preparer Intern
WMBO CPA Group
01.2019 - 05.2019
Land Surveyor
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
04.2018 - 08.2018
Corporal, Armored Division
US Army
01.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - business and history
Liberty University
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