Franklin McDonald
*** ********** ***** *********, ** 35007 205-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
Obtain a position in which I can utilize my extensive construction and technical background as well as learn new skills
and advance my career.
Education
2001-2003 HERZING COLLEGE – HOMEWOOD AL
Major: Computer, Electronics, and Telecommunications
Cumulative GPA 3.7 – Dean’s List
2001 THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated with General Diploma
Skills & Abilities
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Thorough knowledge in installing and troubleshooting of cable, internet, and VoIP telephone
CONSTRUCTION
Thorough knowledge of construction finishing - installing shelving, mirrors, bath accessories, and shower doors.
Thorough knowledge in roofing examination and small repair. Ability to detect storm damage and leak presence.
Ability to measure and execute roof drawings for material orders.
Ability to maintain and detail warehouse with forklift experience.
COMMUNICATION
Ability to work with other contractors on job sites, ability to communicate with Insurance Adjusters regarding home
owner claims, ability to assist and train homeowners in the usage of cable, internet, and telephone.
LEADERSHIP
Managed Roofing Specialist positions which included routing and assigning work as well as training new roofing
specialist hired. Assisted with training of new installers for cable, internet, and VoIP telephone.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Ability to assist customers with questions in a knowledgeable fashion, strong interpersonal skil ls.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent Organizational Skills, Excellent Coordination, Thorough knowledge and understanding of
computer/electronics/and telecommunications, Extensive knowledge of hardware and software, Responsible,
Dependable, Efficient, and dedicated to quality work
Experience
INSTALLATION TECH BCS FEBRUARY 2013 - CURRENT
Responsible for cutting shelving, loading work vehicle with appropriate supplies for daily duties, installing multiple
sizes and styles of shower doors, installing mirrors and mirror frames, installing wire and wood shelving, installing bath
accessories, service on all of the above for previous installs, and working with other contractors on job site to
coordinate installs.
ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER CHAMPION CLEANERS NOVEMBER 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013
Load and deliver dry cleaning to customers via work vehicle, pick -up dry cleaning from customers on route, work in
store when not delivering, working cash register, assisting in daily store operations when in shop.
CONTRACTOR - INSTALLATION TECH CUI – SUBCONTRACTOR FOR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS JULY 2012-
NOVEMBER 2012
Installation and Service Calls for cable TV, internet, and VoIP telephone, Troubleshoot any cable, internet, or VoIP
telephone issues, assist homeowner with usage and training of equipment and services, assist in training of new
installation techs, climbing poles and ladders to check signal and wiring.
ROOFING SPECIALIST MANAGER CORNERSTONE RENOVATIONS MARCH 2011 – JULY 2012
Met with insurance adjusters at prescheduled appointments to determine storm damage to roof and interior of homes,
visually inspected roofs and interiors for wind, hail, and water damage, took precise measurements, pictures, and drew
roof diagrams for material orders, delivery of roofing material as needed, pre-installation inspection of home to note
any damages before install, post-inspection of home to insure that roof was installed properly and homeowner is
pleased with work, daily communication with sales department to inform them o n the decisions of the adjustors,
picking up payment from homeowners for roof payment, small roof repairs, tarping roofs after storms or when an
active leak was present, picking up left over material from homeowners home to return to company, working wi th
contractors to insure that roof is installed properly.
CONTRACTOR - INSTALLATION TECH CUI – SUBCONTRACTOR FOR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2010-2011
Installation and Service Calls for cable TV, internet, and VoIP telephone, Troubleshoot any cable, intern et, or VoIP
telephone issues, assist homeowner with usage and training of equipment and services, assist in training of new
installation techs, climbing poles and ladders to check signal and wiring.
ROOFING SPECIALIST AMERICAN SHINGLE 2009-2010
Met with insurance adjusters at prescheduled appointments to determine storm damage to roof and interior of homes,
visually inspected roofs and interiors for wind, hail, and water damage, took precise measurements, pictures, and drew
roof diagrams for material orders, delivery of roofing material as needed, pre-installation inspection of home to note any
damages before install, post-inspection of home to insure that roof was installed properly and homeowner is pleased with
work, daily communication with sales department to inform them on the decisions of the adjustors .
CONTRACTOR - INSTALLATION TECH CUI – SUBCONTRACTOR FOR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2008-2009
Installation and Service Calls for cable TV, internet, and VoIP telephone, Troubleshoot any cable, in ternet, or VoIP
telephone issues, assist homeowner with usage and training of equipment and services, assist in training of new
installation techs, climbing poles and ladders to check signal and wiring.
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RETAIL SALES O’REILLY AUTO 2008
Handled in store retail sales of auto parts, managed cash register, assisted customers with locating products, organized
warehouse, reset store shelves and planograms
INSTALLATION TECH HCS & RCS (COMPANY CLOSED AND WAS BOUGHT OUT) 2006-2008
Responsible for cutting shelving, loading work vehicle with appropriate supplies for daily duties, installing multiple
sizes and styles of shower doors, installing mirrors and mirror frames, installing wire and wood shelving, installing bath
accessories, service on all of the above for previous installs, and working with other contractors on job site to
coordinate installs.
WAREHOUSE WORKER CLOPAY BUILDING PRODUCTS 2003-2006
Responsible for loading and unloading trucks, pulling orders, warehouse cleanliness, interacted with customers via
phone or in person regarding inquiries or questions.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN SEARS AUTO CENTER 2000-2003
Responsible for installation of tires, batteries, and oil changes, assist in unloading of tire trucks and stocking tir es, assist
in stocking store merchandise, interacted with customers providing effective customer service and assistance with
purchase, addressed customer needs and provided service information.
References
Taylor White – Previous Co-Worker/Manager – 205-***-****
Jeremy Cordtz – Previous Co-Worker – 205-***-****
Robert Yee – Previous Co-Worker – 205-***-****
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