Overview
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Skills
Education
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Summary
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GERALD 'LEON' SMITH JR.

GERALD 'LEON' SMITH JR.

Low-Voltage Technician
Alhambra,California

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Information Technology Advisor Tech

Southern California Edison/Dexian staffing
Rosemead, Ca
01.2024 - Current
  • Programed, Installed and and imaged computers for company users laptop replacement
  • Performed tech support for all user company wide
  • Replaced and upgraded monitors, docking stations and executed wire management.

Broadband Technician II

BAI Connect, LLC
Sherman Oaks, Ca
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Installed, repaired and upgraded High Speed Internet, Direct TV, and Voice Over Internet Protocol in residential and Commercial buildings
  • Completion of trouble calls for paying subscribers.

Maintenance Technician

Turnaround Communications Inc.
Irwindale, Ca
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Underground Proof and place of underground cable, copper splicing and activation, CCTV and networking, proof and placing, trenching, lift operation, warehouse work
  • General cable work J-box replacement, amplifier balance and activation
  • California Automatic Gain control (AGC) Project, climbing and access utility poles and underground vaults to install certified electrical components in system amplifiers for optimal performance
  • Pre-wire wiring and installation voice, data and video equipment for business class companies.

AV Technician

Turner Techtronics
Burbank, Ca
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • As a AV Technician working for a major film studio decommissioned existing video conference room systems and upgraded, installed, and enhanced conference rooms with replacement systems
  • Implimitted imaging, programing and configuring Macintosh computers and iPads to operate new video conferencing equipment and technology
  • Coordinated with other building services to perform necessary moves, wiring, carpentry to ensure the new system is operational
  • C7-Low Voltage wiring Cat5,6, coaxial commercial buildings including AP installation, surveillance cameras, Server Rack building, testing and termination.

Broadband Technician IV

Charter Spectrum
Irwindale, Ca
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed repairs, installations, upgrades of residential cable products and services
  • Installed aerial and underground cable drops and outlets also configured customer computers, wireless routers, television sets, cable set top equipment, and other similar equipment
  • Helped trained new hires in the field who are going through company training program
  • I carried out all work performed in the safest possible manner; following all internal safety guidelines
  • As a employee I maintained all assigned assets such as test meter, safety equipment, ladders etc
  • I tracked, managed and organized client equipment.

Triple Play Technician

Turnaround Communications
ElMonte, Ca
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Installation of Cable TV, Phone and Data Services in residential homes and commercial
  • Installing overhead drops and outlets to service residential homes
  • Connecting equipment to the customer's TV's, computers, etc
  • Direct contact with customers in the home; exceptional communication and customer service skills are a must
  • Configuring advanced services to customer's equipment and computer network
  • Performing service calls and utilizing troubleshooting skills needed in the field.

Cable Technician

Multi-Cable Inc.
Industry, Ca
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair high speed internet, digital telephone and video reception equipment or accessories
  • Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • I measured signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment
  • I also provided excellent customer service and on services rendered.

Aerial Splicer

John Griffin Construction, Inc
Corona, CA
01.2008 - 08.2008
  • Completed contract with prime cable company where I upgraded and replaced electronics on aerial telephone poles and underground vaults
  • Install equipment such as amplifiers or repeaters to maintain the strength of communications transmissions
  • Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment
  • In addition I activated the cable system to maintain customer satisfaction on time.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills

Issue resolution/troubleshooting

Skilled in [hardware]

Client relationship building

Education

High School Diploma -

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
09.1989 - 12.2025

Certification

A+ Certification

240 hours of Basic Construction Training

  • C7 California State License - 2022- Current

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Low Voltage Sytems and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Paid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Interests

Money

Timeline

Information Technology Advisor Tech

Southern California Edison/Dexian staffing
01.2024 - Current

Broadband Technician II

BAI Connect, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Maintenance Technician

Turnaround Communications Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021

AV Technician

Turner Techtronics
01.2017 - 01.2018

Broadband Technician IV

Charter Spectrum
01.2016 - 01.2017

Triple Play Technician

Turnaround Communications
01.2013 - 01.2016

Cable Technician

Multi-Cable Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2015

Aerial Splicer

John Griffin Construction, Inc
01.2008 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Pasadena City College
09.1989 - 12.2025