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Phillip Gele

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Dynamic service leader with extensive experience at Bethesda Systems, excelling in customer support and operational efficiency. Proven track record in programming control systems and mentoring teams. Recognized for enhancing client satisfaction through innovative solutions and effective communication, ensuring seamless service delivery and strong client relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Service Department

Bethesda Systems
Bethesda, MD
09.2023 - Current
  • Led service department operations, ensuring high-quality customer support and service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored and trained staff on best practices in customer service and technical support protocols.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline service workflows and address client concerns effectively.

Service Technician

Bethesda Systems
Bethesda, MD
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • -Consulting with new and existing clients for new projects and routine service
    -Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing service clients.
    -Helping the scheduling department with efficient scheduling.
    -Working After Hours rotations to accommodate any and all type of emergencies.
    -Remote Support Specialist.
    -Full time Service Tech - providing quick on-the-spot solutions and collecting payment on site for all billable work throughout the course of a day.
    -Provide seamless tutorials for educating a client on how to use and maintain their equipment / systems.
    -Part time Lead Tech. Taking over and seeing out projects to completion when necessary.

Lead Technician

Bethesda Systems
Bethesda, MD
01.2017 - 01.2020

* Low Voltage Pre Wires and Rough-Ins, TV & Speaker Installations, Home Security, Home Theater Installations, Home Network Installs with network software configuration, Control4, Savant, and Lutron Systems Install and programming. *


-Team Leader for Pre Wires, Rough In, and Hardware Installation for Low Voltage & Home Automation Systems.
-Team Leader for Installs w/ Control System programming.
-Lead Service tech for service request. Providing quick resolutions that fit the clients wants/needs.
-Accommodating After Hours Request for emergencies. Collecting payment on site for all billable work.
-Managing client and contractor expectations on a day to day basis for pre-wire projects, installs, and programming request.
-Teaching and Educating home owners how to use various control systems on a daily basis.

Lead Technician

UNTI Corp
Gaithersburg, MD
07.2011 - 01.2017
  • Low Voltage Pre Wires and Rough-Ins, TV & Speaker Installations, Home Security, Home Theater Installations, Home Network Installs with network software configuration, Control4, Savant, and Lutron Systems Install and programming.
  • Team Leader for Pre Wires, Rough In, and Hardware Installation for Low Voltage & Home Automation Systems.
  • Lead Service tech for service request. Providing quick resolutions that fit the clients wants/needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Urbana High School
Ijamsville, MD

Skills

  • -Installing Consumer Electronics
  • -Programming Control Systems
  • Troubleshooting
  • -Remote Support
  • -Leadership

Certification

Control4 Programmer Certified

Lutron Programmer Certified

Savant Programmer Certified

Timeline

Director of Service Department

Bethesda Systems
09.2023 - Current

Service Technician

Bethesda Systems
01.2020 - 09.2023

Lead Technician

Bethesda Systems
01.2017 - 01.2020

Lead Technician

UNTI Corp
07.2011 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Urbana High School
Phillip Gele