JAYDEN SMITH
Killeen,TX
Summary
Communications and engineering technician with experience in circuit design, equipment installation, and system testing for public safety and field communications. Work includes building wiring plans, repairing connectors and power supplies, configuring radios, and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings. Combines technical documentation, attention to detail, and dependable troubleshooting across multiple systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Technician
Texas Department Of Public Safety
Austin, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained Texas public safety radio systems and dispatch communications equipment to ensure reliable operations.
- Installed and programmed two-way radios for state law enforcement vehicles.
- Installed, configured and maintained network cabling systems according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot voice, data, and antenna problems across communication sites.
- Repaired cabling, connectors, and power supplies in field equipment.
- Tested mobile and base station radios for clear signal performance.
- Assisted in performing upgrades to existing communication infrastructure.
- Delivered technical support to customers to resolve communication issues promptly.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, maps and blueprints prior to starting tasks.
- Disassembled equipment, inspecting and testing wiring to locate and repair problems.
- Designed wiring plans for new buildings and built renovations for data and voice communications.
- Designed wiring plans for new buildings and built renovations for data and voice communications.
INVENTORY COUNTER
HEB
01.2021 - Current
- Processed data entry of inventory transactions including work orders, moves, adjustments, receipts, and teardowns to maintain accurate inventory records. Assisted with receiving and checking in merchandise, ensuring containers matched purchase orders for efficient processing. Built product displays according to planograms to enhance visual merchandising and optimize product placement.
- Matched physical inventory counts with store lists to validate stock availability and prevent shortages.
- Checked product placements against HEB inventory records to ensure correct stock positioning.
- Processed data entry of inventory transactions including work orders, moves, adjustments, receipts, and teardowns to maintain accurate inventory records. Assisted with receiving and checking in merchandise, ensuring containers matched purchase orders for efficient processing.
ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
UMHB
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed 6-month internship at UMHB college. Designed and tested electrical circuits to capture data on fruit flies. Ensured compliance with product design and construction standards, contributing to project integrity. Performed engineering tasks using computer-assisted design and software to support circuit testing and data capture.
Assistant Manager
Bush's Chicken
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored daily operations of Bush's Chicken and staff to ensure compliance with service standards. Create and implement policies to achieve customer satisfaction and maintain food service standards. Organized and restocked kitchen to ensure readiness for peak demand periods. Addressed customer complaints promptly to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Oversaw front counter and drive-thru operations at Bush's Chicken to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Educated crew members on service standards and food safety protocols at Bush's Chicken to ensure quality compliance.
- Checked cash drawers daily and performed register reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Education
B.S Engineering - Electrical
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX01-2022
HS Diploma -
Ellison HS
Killeen, TX01-2017
Skills
- Radio Frequency Testing
- Antenna testing
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Configuring equipment
- Equipment repair
- Data analysis
- Technical Reporting
- Detail orientation
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
- Cricut Design
- LabView
Timeline
Communications Technician
Texas Department Of Public Safety
07.2024 - Current
ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
UMHB
01.2022 - 07.2022
INVENTORY COUNTER
HEB
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bush's Chicken
01.2018 - 01.2021
B.S Engineering - Electrical
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
HS Diploma -
Ellison HS