John Rodney Reed Walton

I will perform my duties and tasks to the best of my abilities and skills.

Became a USA Citizen

• 1966-1968 Telecommunications Engineering College Engineers certificate.
• 1968-1971 City and Guilds of London University Engineering certificate.
• 1988 Estate Agents Board Exam Certificate.
• 2001 Became a Member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers.

• Technician, Post and Telecommunications Rhodesia
• Maintained and installed automatic telephone exchanges.
• Telecommunications Engineer Siemens Telecommunications Pretoria South Africa.
• Engineered Siemens telephone exchanges for manufacture in the Pretoria factory. Was responsible for the manufacture and installation of every exchange up to the changeover and handover to the client.
• Realtor (certificated) South Africa
• Having passed the realtor exam I spent a few years after early retirement, at age 55 years, selling houses. I attended courses related to the field.
• Estate Manager and Caretaker of a security complex.
• I was re-elected for 10 years as Chairperson of the Trustees of a 47-unit security complex. This was voluntary, and later I was also given the job of ‘Caretaker’ working for the ‘Body Corporate’ or owners. This entailed seeing all maintenance was done and overseeing all new projects from quotations to final acceptance and payment. It also meant dealing with the residents daily. In general, I got on well with them, they called me ‘Oom John’ which in Afrikaans means ‘Uncle John’ a sign of respect.
• My chairperson duties included Budgeting for the year, keeping expenditure within budget, having regular Trustee meetings and an annual AGM with all owners present. I prepared the ‘Chairman’s Report’ for the year and at the meeting I answered all queries from the floor. Financial reports were monthly, and these were monitored by me.
• I looked after the following:
• Electric Fence
• Backup power systems
• All security lighting and cameras including DVR recordings.
• Complex streetlights
• Remote controlled gate
• Pool
• Complex paving
• All gardens, irrigation systems and tree, shrubs control
• Roofing repairs and maintenance of all units
• External plumbing of units
• Complex sewerage and water reticulation
• Ensured all fire and safety equipment were in place and checked regularly.
• Modifying the complex statute rules to accommodate local conditions.
• Enforcing the complex rules with all residents including visitors
• Mediated when needed to resolve conflicts.
• Ensured the complex was always compliant with the latest statute and bylaws.
• AndMor Bookkeeping as Bookkeeping Assistant
• Main activity was capture of data into a data base.
• Boa Vida Country Lake Mobile Home Community
• Started in Maintenance with main job of keeping the pool and SPA in tip top condition. Was moved into the office where I assisted the Park Manager. I learnt to use the Rental Program which was the main tool to manage the park up to generating Statements. Dealt with residents’ problems and background checks on new rental agreements.
• Valley Community Pantry
• Was taught how to use the Pantry Program. Booked in clients for food and registered New Clients into the system. Used the IPERSON program for clients needing assistance to pay their Electricity and Gas Bills.
• Signed:
• J R R Walton

Was awarded the Certificate of Naturalization March 10, 2025