Summary
Work History
Education
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Richard Crump

Lenoir

Summary

Certified Installation Technician with background in commercial and residential installations. Outstanding skills working in fiber optic cable to install systems, and deliver solid customer service.

Work History

Fiber Optic Installation Technician

Metronet Telecommunication/ Opticom
05 2025 - Current
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient installation services and timely resolution of issues.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing wasted resources while ensuring availability of necessary components for each job assignment.
  • Delivered personalized training to homeowners on managing their smart home systems, enhancing user experience.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, contributing valuable input toward process improvements and increased productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex installation projects on time and within budget.
  • Assisted in training new technicians, sharing best practices for efficient installations and high-quality results.
  • Mastered use of diagnostic tools to swiftly identify and resolve technical issues, minimizing downtime.
  • Proactively resolved conflicts with clients when needed, ensuring all parties were satisfied with the final installation outcomes.


Contractor for Charter Spectrum/Installation Technician

National On Demand
07 2018 - 11 2021
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Implemented safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
  • Conducted in-depth pre-installation site surveys to anticipate challenges and plan accordingly.
  • Improved system reliability with routine maintenance checks and timely updates of software for smart home devices.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on previously installed systems, prolonging their lifespan and improving overall system performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient installation services and timely resolution of issues.

Installation Technician

Knight Enterprises /Charter Communications
08 2016 - 07 2018
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing questions and concerns during the installation process.
  • Ensured optimal network performance, conducting detailed assessments and adjustments as needed.
  • Proactively resolved conflicts with clients when needed, ensuring all parties were satisfied with the final installation outcomes.
  • Served as mentor to new technicians, sharing best practices and technical knowledge to elevate team performance.
  • Streamlined workflow for faster job completion through effective communication with team members.
  • Reduced service callbacks by ensuring accurate installations and proper equipment testing.
  • Customized installation plans to meet specific client needs, facilitating smooth transition to new systems.

Installation Technician

Infinite Communications /Charter Communications
02 2015 - 10 2016
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing questions and concerns during the installation process.
  • Improved system reliability with routine maintenance checks and timely updates of software for smart home devices.
  • Increased efficiency by maintaining thorough documentation of installed systems and equipment configurations.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and emerging technologies, enhancing skillset as an Installation Technician.
  • Minimized downtime for customers by troubleshooting issues promptly after initial installation, ensuring smooth operation of systems installed.
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, contributing valuable input toward process improvements and increased productivity.

Installation Technician

Premier CC/Charter Communications
01 2014 - 10 2014
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.

Education

West Caldwell
05.2002

Skills

  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • System repairs
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Fiber Optic Installation Technician

Metronet Telecommunication/ Opticom
05 2025 - Current

Contractor for Charter Spectrum/Installation Technician

National On Demand
07 2018 - 11 2021

Installation Technician

Knight Enterprises /Charter Communications
08 2016 - 07 2018

Installation Technician

Infinite Communications /Charter Communications
02 2015 - 10 2016

Installation Technician

Premier CC/Charter Communications
01 2014 - 10 2014

West Caldwell
Richard Crump