SHAWN J. KENNEDY
Baltimore, Maryland 21229
Home Phone: 443-***-****
acasvz@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my skills for an exciting and challenging position that
provides diversification, personal growth and independence.
EDUCATION
Anne Arundel Community College
A+ Computer Repair - Hardware/Software
Certificate
Edmondson/Westside High School
Major: Electronics
Degree: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
EMPLOYMENT
10/07-Present-Independent Computer Repair Contractor
As a computer repair tech my responsibilities are to trouble shoot,
diagnose, and maintain computer hardware and software. I'm familiar
with all Microsoft software and its functions. I also install and
replace motherboards and all other hardware.
08/13- Present
Gas Survey Technician Southern Cross Corp
. Conducts gas leak surveys on high pressure and intermediate
pressure gas lines and regulator stations; pinpoints and documents
leaks found in accordance with federal DOT regulations; controls
hazardous situations by evaluating the situation; determines the
need for evacuation; notifies public safety agencies.
. Conducts gas leak surveys on commercial service lines, main lines,
and meter sets; pinpoints and documents leaks found in accordance
with federal DOT regulations; controls hazardous situations by
evaluating the situation; determines the need for evacuation;
notifies public safety agencies.
. Conducts gas leak surveys on residential service lines, main lines,
and meter sets; pinpoints and documents leaks found in accordance
with federal DOT regulations; controls hazardous situations by
evaluating the situation; determines the need for evacuation;
notifies public safety agencies.
. Investigates and coordinates gas leak repairs: Gas leaks detected
during the surveys are investigated to properly identify and
pinpoint source of leaks by using Flame Ionization and Gas
Combustible Indicator (CGI) with bar hole testing to pinpoint
underground leaks; works with City gas crews to coordinate the
repairs.
. Inspects existing pipes for condition of external coating,
condition of pipe, and evidence of atmospheric corrosion; works
with City gas crews to coordinate the repairs.
. Classifies leaks; prepares clear, concise, and thorough written
reports; maps and sketches leak locations; generates work orders to
document all leak surveys; maintains logs for leak survey reports,
footage surveyed, calibration, and maintenance of leak detection
equipment.
08/12- 8/13
Damage Prevention Tech-United States Infrastructure Corporation
. Responsibilities include visual inspection of predefined
construction areas while reading and interpreting utility maps
to determine the presence of underground utilities;
. Operating company vehicle(s) in a safe manner, and maintain
professional appearance;
. Using assigned communication equipment to effectively
communicate with excavators, utility representatives, and
company personnel, regarding underground facilities;
. Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and
mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits;
. Performing light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried
utilities when necessary;
. Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and
after hours in accordance with established time requirements;
. Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and
close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after
hours;
. Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all
locates completed;
. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
08/11 - 8/12
Damage Prevention Locator - Utiliquest
. Responsibilities include visual inspection of predefined
construction areas while reading and interpreting utility maps
to determine the presence of underground utilities;
. Operating company vehicle(s) in a safe manner, and maintain
professional appearance;
. Using assigned communication equipment to effectively
communicate with excavators, utility representatives, and
company personnel, regarding underground facilities;
. Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and
mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits;
. Performing light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried
utilities when necessary;
. Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and
after hours in accordance with established time requirements;
. Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and
close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after
hours;
. Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all
locates completed;
. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
01/03 - 05/2010
Geographical Information System Engineering Supervisor - Severn
Construction Company
. Responsibilities included the collection of field data with the use
of a global positioning satellite (GPS) handheld of streetlight
attributes for the District of Columbia;
. Oversee Assets Management that performs preventable maintenance on
over 65,000 streetlights for the District of Columbia;
. Conducted weekly inventory of tools, equipment, and products of
technician use and safety equipment inventory;
. Supervised four crews that maintain the maintenance on street
lights in the surrounding city of District of Columbia and
previously the city and counties of Baltimore for the Baltimore Gas
and Electric Company, while replacing bulbs and photo cells on each
street lamp with the usage of low voltage insulated tools and
bucket truck;
. Pulled electric cable, installing electrical conduit and hand boxes
to operate street light controls;
. Installed electric wire to power bus stop shelters in Baltimore
City and surrounding areas;
. Maintained the use of the Bobcat and backhoe for cleaning
construction sites and;
. Maintained daily and weekly reports and monthly billing.
09/02 - 01/03
Youth Resident Counselor - Jumoke Institute
. Responsibilities included providing a constructive role model for
the youth in the program, interact with and observe residents at
all times;
. Provide direct supervision of youth and participate in activities
as assigned;
. Maintained the program facility in an orderly manner to ensure
safe, clean and comfortable environment for all youth;
. Conducted group and individual counseling and educational session;
. Assisted group home director in completing and submitting reports
as required;
. Conducted and/or lead daily program activities;
. Attended all staff meetings and in-service training sessions;
. Transported residents and their families to project activities or
appointments as needed;
. Provided needed support to parents while their child resides in the
program;
. Conducted intake-screening interviews as needed and;
. Performed all other duties as assigned.
3/02 - 8/02
Youth Resident Counselor - Koba Institute
. Responsibilities included providing a constructive role model for
the youth in the program, interact with and observe residents at
all times;
. Provided direct supervision of youth and participated in activities
as assigned;
. Maintained the program facility in an orderly manner to ensure
safe, clean and comfortable environment for all youth;
. Conducted group and individual counseling and educational session;
. Assisted group home director in completing and submitting reports
as required;
. Conducted and/or lead daily program activities;
. Attended all staff meetings and in-service training sessions;
. Transported residents and their families to project activities or
appointments as needed;
. Conducted intake-screening interviews as needed and;
. Performed all other duties as assigned.
12/00 - 01/02
Field Service Specialist - Echostar/Dish Network
. Responsibilities included installing dish satellites at residential
properties;
. Prepare and assemble satellite dishes and mount them to the
rooftops of houses to insure the receiving of proper signals, and
running cable from the receiver to the satellite dishes.
11/97 - 12/00
Foreman - Maryland Underground Utilities
. Responsibilities included supervising a crew of three persons or
more;
. Usage of complex tools to dig holes that allowed the installation
of underground cable for new developments that provided the use of
cable service.
CERTIFICATES
Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques
Courses taken - University of Oklahoma
--Verbal Intervention
--Physical Intervention
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REQUEST