Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Communication Skills
Leadership Experience
Awards
References
Certification
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MICHAEL COLE

Elizabeth City,NC

Summary

Dependable employee seeking a position as a District Manager to apply mental strength, organizational skills, and general problem-solving knowledge to ensure highest quality of system management, no loss to life or assets of business/company.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Field Service Technician

Johnson Controls
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new equipment installations.
  • Operated hand tools, power equipment, motor vehicle according to company safety procedures.
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
  • Complete a minimum of two work orders per day.

Security Services Technician

ADT LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021

Install and service residential and business burglary alarm systems, close circuit television systems including troubleshooting data, wireless device programming, utilizing specialty tools, volt meters, proprietary cctv programs, customer service appointment setting, scheduling, tracking inventory of service devices, ordering inventory for replenishment, attending safety meeting, completed 6-8 Service calls per day, managed incoming calls, emails.

  • Enhanced security system efficiency by performing regular maintenance and updates on equipment.
  • Collaborate with sales team to design custom security solutions tailored to individual client needs.
  • Protected sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols when handling client data.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in technician's expertise and reliability.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on relevant training and certifications.
  • Maintained detailed records of service calls, ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed for future reference.

Alarm Technician

Walmart Home Office, Walmart Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2020
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, over 10yrs of experience on installation, repair and service of fire alarm and cctv system/devices, detail tracking, communication building with clients across organizations and teams in person and in online environments, blueprint reading, office administrative skills, working with Fire & Security Alarm (FACP) field devices, installation of Inovonics Wireless RF receivers and transmitters (including repeaters and signal amplifiers), Wireless RF devise, multimeters, remote programming software, and networking (limited); experience with alarm monitoring facilities, verifying alarm signals with monitoring agencies, certifying certificate of installation documentation, working within company policies that govern use of company fuel cards, company credit cards, company service vehicles and company/department policies.

Air Trans Journeyman (Air Force Reserve)

US Air Force
03.2012 - 11.2012
  • Directed air transportation activities, including unloading and any airdrops of supplies or other items.
  • Established procedures aboard aircraft for any passenger or aircraft clearance across international borders.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Military Police/Corrections Officer (NC Army National Guard)

514th Military Police Company
03.1993 - 03.1999
  • Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators
  • Coordinated with local civilian police to detain military personnel with outstanding warrants, conducted Base Defense Operations, Center controls; dispatches/directs SF personnel, monitors intrusion/detection, prepared & submitted police blotters, reports, and related documents; implements Security Reporting/Alerting Systems, supervised and prepared new personnel to become mission combat ready in a timely manner, enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons, supervise activities of inmates, aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders, inspect facilities to ensure that standards are met, search inmates for contraband items and compiling reports on inmate conduct.

Correctional Officer

NC Department of Corrections
09.1995 - 05.1997
  • Guarding inmates inside and outside local and state prisons
  • Supervised at max custody prison with 1100 plus inmates.
  • Counseling individuals and groups on prison rules and listening to their complaints and needs.
  • Escorting inmates from their cells to dining rooms, classrooms, hospitals, chapels, and work areas.
  • Maintaining a vigilant watch over recreational activities, watching for possible disturbances and searching prisoners for forbidden articles.
  • Patrolling buildings and grounds, checking locks, windows, bars, and gates to prevent escape.

Education

Northeastern High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Job Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Codes Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Law Enforcement Orientation (32 contact hrs.)
  • D.U.I. Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
  • 95B/C Military Police Training
  • NC State Correctional Officer Training
  • Inventory cost reduction recognition
  • Travel time reduction between jobs recognition
  • Certificate of completed training on installing various CCTV indoor and outdoor WREN, BOSCH, COSTAR & PTZ analog and IP cameras, WHEELOCK Voice Evacuation Systems, MARCH Suite Remote Monitoring Systems, VERINT Video Remote Systems, OSHA 10 Training, PLE Training
  • Obtained NICET Certifications in Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, NTC Fire Alarm Certification Guides, National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA-101 Lift Safety Code, National Electrical Code, International Building Code, Inspections, Installation, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems and devices

Communication Skills

Awarded and maintained 2+Year(s) as an active safety representative for technicians within a regional area, conducted investigations of accidents, compiled trending data, disseminated company guideline policies and changes monthly within the assigned region during monthly conference calls.

Leadership Experience

Father of 4, married 20+ years, we are active members of our Faith, we're supporting one son in college (Senior), one son as a Junior in the local HS Academy (both in Honor Clubs, daughter plays Violin, son plays Tuba), Wife works full time for City of Chesapeake, VA.

Awards

  • EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
  • SAFETY COORDINATR
  • SOLDIER OF THE QUARTER
  • ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR AIR FORCE RESERVE UNIT ACTIVATION; NORTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT ACTIVATION
  • NICET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION IN FIRE ALARMS AND VSST LEVEL 1 IN CCTV SECURITY SYSTEMS
  • STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBING, HEATING & FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS-NC

References

Jim Barbour | District Manager | Johnson Controls

Brad Chase

Richard Summers

Certification

  • Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in NC, VA
  • Genetec Certified
  • VideoEdge Certified
  • Scissor/Boom Lift Certified
  • Bosch Security Systems Certified
  • Exacq Systems Certified

Timeline

Sr. Field Service Technician

Johnson Controls
07.2021 - Current

Security Services Technician

ADT LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021

Air Trans Journeyman (Air Force Reserve)

US Air Force
03.2012 - 11.2012

Alarm Technician

Walmart Home Office, Walmart Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2020

Correctional Officer

NC Department of Corrections
09.1995 - 05.1997

Military Police/Corrections Officer (NC Army National Guard)

514th Military Police Company
03.1993 - 03.1999

Northeastern High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

College of The Albemarle

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Fayetteville Technical Community College
MICHAEL COLE