MICHAEL KOVACS JR
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and certified Pre-Apprentice Lineman (Lineman Institute of the North East graduate) with a class A CDL, Extensive hands on training in pole climbing, hot sticking, bucket rescue, and transformer connection (Y and Delta). Leverages 17 years of high-stakes experience in the medical field to bring a proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situations, adhere strictly to critical safety protocols and maintain exceptional physical stamina and focus during long, demanding shifts.
Dedicated to safety, reliability and precision. Possesses a strong working knowledge of electrical theory, utility system maintenance, and residential/commerical wiring from previous electrical and electrical department roles. Prepared to immediately apply rigorous training and disciplined work ethic to support the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric utility systems
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
DNH Home Management
06.2016 - Current
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Patient Care Tech
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs
- Assist patients with daily living activities
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assistant Manager
Lowes Electrical Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Set targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
Inspection
IBM East Fishkill | East Fishkill
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.
- Executed regular tests and inspection procedures to assemble products according to specifications.
- Conducted final inspection after completing work to check installation and identify any concerns.
- Assisted in maintaining safe work environment for team members and guests through visual inspection of common areas during shift.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Followed and maintained highly structured inspection schedules, developing inspection and testing protocols
- Maintained quality inspection records database.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Documented daily inspection activities by taking photos and filling out inspection reports.
Assistant Electrician
Kovacs Construction | Wappingers Falls, New York
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Education
Pre Apprentice Lineman - Lineman
Lineman Institute of The North East
Kingston, NY12.2022
Regents Diploma -
Roy C. Ketcham High School
Wappingers Falls, New York01.2006
Skills
- Lineman pre-apprenticeship certification
- Climbing certification holder
- Class A commercial driver's license
- Proficient in emergency response techniques
- Completed OSHA 10 training
- Bucket rescue
- Emergency pole rescue
- Bucket and digger truck operation
- Proficient in Y and delta connections
- Proficient in hot stick applications
- Installation of cross arms, transformers, and cutouts
- Testing and grounding single and three phase lines
- Overhead and underground wire pulling and splicing
- Understanding of electric utility systems and facilities
- Understanding of electrical theory and principles
- Familiarity with safety practices and procedures for linemen
- Service excellence
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Work order monitoring
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Property management
- Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
Property Manager
DNH Home Management
06.2016 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
Assistant Manager
Lowes Electrical Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
Inspection
IBM East Fishkill | East Fishkill
01.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant Electrician
Kovacs Construction | Wappingers Falls, New York
01.2000 - 01.2007
Pre Apprentice Lineman - Lineman
Lineman Institute of The North East
Regents Diploma -
Roy C. Ketcham High School