Yves Cartier Gaskins

*** ******** ******, ** • Washington, DC • 20011

Home: 202-***-****, Cell: 301-***-**** acgg9q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seek the Position as an Electrical Security Technician

SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted and skillful Security & Fire Alarm System Installer with more than two years

experience in designing the schematic layout of various types of security and fire alarm systems and more than six

years of pulling, terminating and testing various types of cable.

Summary of Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of security alarms, current card access and CCTV systems.

• Remarkable proficiency in the use of hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, drills & saws.

• Solid knowledge of the installation of equipment; running and pulling wiring; programming and calibrating

equipment.

• Proficient in lacing, wire wrapping, fanning, forming, terminating IDC Blocks 66, and 110.

• Efficient in fiber-optic installation, testing, and trouble shooting and knowledge of PBX, DMS 100, and OC

48 systems, TIA/EIA standards.

• Immense ability to adhere to codes, regulations, and standards.

• Proven ability to work well with others and to supervise employees.

• Thorough working knowledge of various types of cable & termination hardware as well as termination and

testing procedures used on a day to day basis.

• Computer knowledge in MS Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Deep understanding of the construction principles used in residential and commercial buildings.

• Exceptional ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.

• Exceptional background in computer technology and its interaction with security and surveillance systems.

• Strong ability to provide instruction to customers on how to best utilize their security systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Professional Experience

Security Pro’s, Aberdeen, MD, Security Alarm Technician, 03/2010- Present

• Install commercial and residential security alarms (GE,Honeywell)

• Survey and Quote pricing to perspective customers

• Install CCTV systems

• Responsible for product maintenance/service calls

Tenn Pro-Tec Systems, Rockville, MD, Security & Fire Alarm System Installer, 09/2005- 02/2010

• Prepare for CCTV/security alarm installations by reviewing installation orders, gathering equipment,

supplies, and tools and coordinating schedules with customers.

• Plan installations by surveying and evaluating location, identifying installation requirements, laying-out

equipment and wiring plan.

• Install equipment, run and pull wiring, program and calibrate equipment and adhere to codes, regulations, and

standards.

• Install smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, horns and strobes, relay modules, flow and tamper modules,

core bell, pull station and frame area for mounting panels for fire alarm systems

• Install motion sensors, glass breaks, contacts, hold up buttons, safe vibration sensors, door contacts, key pads,

radio back- ups, Ademco & GE panels, D.M.P. panels and D.S.C. panels for security alarm systems

• Install CCTV, dome cameras and covert cameras for surveillances

• Install Kantech 300 panels, T-Rex door exit motions, balance magnetic switches, card readers, electric door

hindges and door strikers for access control.

• Supervise the work of junior staff.

• Verify system is functioning by testing equipment, connections, and signals, and identifying and correcting

problems.

• Maintain records by documenting installation.

• Maintain customer rapport by resolving concerns and answering questions.

• Maintain safe and secure work environment by following safety procedures while keeping security

information confidential.

• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Lorton, VA, Telecommunications Technician, 08/2002-08/2005

• Installed racks and rack trays, cable trays.

• Installed, tested and terminated LIU’s, patch panels (24 & 48 port), 2nd, 12th, & 36 strands, hybrid fiber

optic cable, CAT6, CATS and CAT5E cable and jacks.

• Tested fiber connectors using Noyes and Corning tester and terminated FC, SC, ST, and MTRJ with Unicam

or Anaerobic, RJ45 jacks, 110, 66 & 3M Bix Blocks, STP, ScTP and UTP.

• Read, comprehended and made additions to floor plans and blueprints.

• Accountable for junior crew, made sure workers used safety equipment in the proper manner.

Education

Fiber-Optic Certificate, CAT-5 Certification, CAT-6 Certification by Ortronic, Multi-media and Commercial

Certification, Nordx/CDT IBDN Installation Certificate

High school diploma (1997)

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