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Building Muscle cars of all generations
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Zachary Sanford

Zachary Sanford

Redwood City,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure apprentice-level engineering position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - Current


  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Experienced in all aspects of repairs and maintenance within the carpenter shop in the engineering department
  • Securing all wall mounted equipment, Completing work orders from emergency to regular for nurses and doctors in all hospital departments
  • Always premium customer service that our Veterans deserve
  • Repairing flat roofs, flashing and around all hvac units and drain and roof preventive maintenance for water flow control and patch work with multiple materials and in all conditions
  • Mounting and Installing required equipment to concrete, walls and floor surfaces also grinding sidewalks for trip hazards etc
  • Tile cutting and fitment for walls and floors
  • Underground plumbing repair
  • Hanging curtain systems for patient rooms and offices and repairs


Comtech3

Comcast, Xfinity
11.2009 - 02.2011

Installer for customer services.

Pole climber certified for all line repairs and installations.

Home repairs and install for set top boxes and all different setups for internet, hardline and WiFi.

Disconnections and billing collection for delinquent accounts.

Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Lead Foreman/Low Voltage Electrician

Custom ElectricalContractors
01.2001 - 07.2006
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
  • Maintained fire alarm and security systems by trimming and installing wires.
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Worked in homes and small commercial venues to install telecom and security systems.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Increased overall efficiency by introducing training systems for new staff members.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.

Certified Fiber Optics Technician

Surewest Communications
05.2004 - 02.2006
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
  • Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Damage Control Petty Officer/Engineer

United States Naval Service
04.1996 - 04.2000
  • Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
  • Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
  • Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Rated job performance for 30-40 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
  • Upheld Navy dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete rapid response repair taskings.
  • Completed shipboard firefighting and rapid response program upon receipt of petty officer ranking as part of leadership development.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
  • Memorize firefighting and shipboard repair policies and led training for company personnel.

Education

Associate of Science - Fiber Optics Splicing And Management

Kent Community College
Kent, WA

Associate of Science - IT, Server/ Node Communication/Website Creation

Northwestern Technical College
Sacramento, CA

High School Diploma -

Del Campo High School
Fair Oaks, CA
07.1994

Skills

Very good people skills

Communication skills that surpass excellent

Solid and reliable work ethic

Personal responsibility

Proud of my work Quality and completion times

Work Excellent with others and leadership

Building Muscle cars of all generations

Making late model hotrod's fast and handle like they are on rails and also look amazing

Timeline

Engineer

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Comtech3

Comcast, Xfinity
11.2009 - 02.2011

Certified Fiber Optics Technician

Surewest Communications
05.2004 - 02.2006

Lead Foreman/Low Voltage Electrician

Custom ElectricalContractors
01.2001 - 07.2006

Damage Control Petty Officer/Engineer

United States Naval Service
04.1996 - 04.2000

Associate of Science - Fiber Optics Splicing And Management

Kent Community College

Associate of Science - IT, Server/ Node Communication/Website Creation

Northwestern Technical College

High School Diploma -

Del Campo High School
Zachary Sanford