Damon L. Overton
**** ****** ****** **** ***. A Ellicott City Md. 21043
************@*****.*** Cell(804) 514-75
PROFILE
RESUME:Seeking a position in the IT field that would enhance my
abilities in the field. I am a strong willed person who is willing to
start at the bottom and work my way up. My strong suite lies in being
able to learn fast and adjust to the environment. In my intensive
training at UMBC the course had a broad and diverse atmosphere that it
gave me the confidence and ability to perform what is asked of me.
With this in mind I fill that my skill will not disappoint me or the
company that gives me the opportunity.
SUMMARY OF RELATED EXPERIENCE
Security Technician: Customer service-oriented, committed to resolving
problems for customers quickly and accurately to reduce downtime and
increase productivity. Results-driven service highly personable, with
extraordinary attention to detail and talent for gaining trust.
Seasoned Electrician patient and resourcefully versed in the
installation and maintenance of a wide range of devices, programming
software and security operating systems. Knowledgable and good at
educating the customer of device usage.
HIGHLIGHTS
Customer service-focused
Security system diagnostics and repair
System checks and troubleshooting
Device hardware support and troubleshooting
Organized
Highly motivated
Resourceful
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Technician: Carter Brothers Inc., Hanover, MD.
May 2013 - Present
-Installed residental security systems for customers to there
specafications, installed, educated, and programmed devices such as
indoor and outdoor cameras, surface and nonsurface window/door contact
sensors, motion sensors, CO sensors, smoke sensors, keypad, glass break
sesors,key fobs, etc...
PROFILE
Electrician: Strong analytical ability to solve complex electrical
problems. Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong
ability to build relationships with other industrial trades. Unwavering
persistence and keen ability to learn in a fast paced environment.
INDUSTRIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Blueprint Reading
Device Wiring
Troubleshoot replace device
Circuit Board Wiring
Motor Wiring
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Wire Disconnect
NEC Knowledge
Rigid Conduit Bending
COMMERCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Bend Conduit
Fish Walls
Service Upgrades
Blueprint Reading
Indoor/Motion Lighting
Troubleshooting
Device Wiring
New Construction
Wired Toilet Sensors
Electrical Repairs
Run Conduit for Fire Alarm
NEC Knowledge
RESIDENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Baseboard Heaters
GFCI Protected Circuit
Service & Panel Replacement
Blueprint Reading
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting
Switch & Receptacle Installation
Ceiling Fan Installation
Knob & Tube Replacement
Troubleshooting
Dryer/Range Circuits
New Construction
NEC Knowledge
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Electrician, Royal Electric Inc., Sykesville, MD
June 2011 – January 2012
-Performed various residential service calls which utilized my ability
such as trouble shooting, wiring devices, replacing devices, fixtures
installation, wire runs, panel wiring and installation, service up
grades, and total house rewiring.
Electrician, GSI, Richmond, VA
January 2010 – November 2010
-Read blueprints to perform wire runs, wire devices, bend conduit,
fixture installation, and panel wiring as well as wired toilet sensors
and troubleshooting.
Electrician, B&B Electric, Glenn Allen, VA
August 2008 – December 2009
-Responsible for reading blueprints, wire runs, wire devices, bend
conduit, ran conduit for fire alarm, fixture installation, panel
wiring, fish walls and troubleshooting.
Electrician, Tradesmen International, Lenexa, KS & Richmond,VA
October 2005 – August 2008
-Performed various commercial and industrial electrical services which
included bending conduit, wire runs, wiring disconnects, wired
devices, wired motors, fixture installations and troubleshooting
Electrician, South Pointe Electric, Pittsburgh, PA
April 2004 – October 2005
-Traveled to different states installing 120/240 circuits for freezers
and coolers; wired fixtures and devices for security
Electrician, Cynatek, Coraopolis, PA
January 2004 – April 2004
-Wired circuit board panels based on schematics as well as drilled
tapped and punched boards; wired devices,motors and marked wires
according to blueprints
Electrician, R&K Electric, Pittsburgh, PA
June 2003 – October 2003
-Responsibilities included wire pulling, wiring devices, wiring
fixtures as well as panels for residential use.
-Performed commercial wiring as well as blueprint readings and
troubleshooting.
Electrician, Canova Electrical Inc, McKeesport, PA
September 2001 – January 2003
-Responsible for a variety of residential and commercial services
including: wire pulling, wire fixtures, devices, junction boxes,
panels, appliances as well as troubleshooting and blueprint readings
Education
CompTIA A+/Network+ Certification, March 2012 – June 2012
UMBC Training Center Columbia, Maryland
Seeking Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, August 2003 – May
2004
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
Electrical Occupations Degree June 1999
Connelly Technical Institute, Pittsburgh PA
References Available Upon Request
INTERESTS
In my spare time, I love to engage in activities (e.g. music, sports)
that help to enrich myself as a person. I am passionate about learning
and especially enjoy learning about different cultures. I love to
travel and to share knowledge and experience with other people.