RAFAEL GOMES DA COSTA
KNOXVILLE,TN
Summary
Motivated and safety-conscious professional with 5 years of experience leading and training teams in high-risk, elevated environments. As a naturalized American citizen originally from Brazil, I bring a diverse perspective, strong dedication to public service, and a deep commitment to community well-being. Skilled in ensuring safety protocols, quick decision-making, and effective communication under pressure. Possess exceptional physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in demanding situations. Eager to apply my leadership, problem-solving abilities, and work ethic to a career with the Knoxville Police Department, contributing to public safety and community support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Door Specialist
Merritt Garage Doors and Services, Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Installed garage doors on new buildings and replaced existing doors.
- Completed required paperwork such as work orders according to services performed or required.
- Kept appropriate inventory level of new systems and replacement parts to meet all job requirements.
- Educated homeowners about proper care and maintenance of garage door systems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Tower Foreman
Tennesse Tower Services, LLC
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Tracked company trucks, safety kits, test equipment, and supplies.
- Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Performed tower construction at heights up to 650 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Tower Technician
ARA Communications, LLC
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked with different crews, respecting all levels of hierarchy and differences.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
- Replaced Radios, antennas, coaxial cables, fiber jumpers.
- Worked on all types of weather conditions and sometimes up to 19 hours daily.
- Built and reinforced towers using proper engineered material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Rio Branco
Brazil11-2005
Skills
- Driver's License (Tennessee, Auto and Stick Shift)
- Concealed Handgun Permit
- Ability to multitask under stressful, potentially life-threatening conditions
- Cross-cultural communication (Fluent in Portuguese, English Well knowledge in Spanish)
- Self-motivated
- Excellent physical conditioning
- Competent Rescuer
- OSHA 30 Certified
- CPR Certified
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
Timeline
Door Specialist
Merritt Garage Doors and Services, Inc
02.2024 - Current
Tower Foreman
Tennesse Tower Services, LLC
07.2019 - 02.2024
Tower Technician
ARA Communications, LLC
07.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Colegio Rio Branco
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