Ronnie U. Gardner
**** **** ******, * ** ( Palmdale, California 93552
310-***-**** ( ******@*********.***
Summary
Customer service professional, with extensive experience in the areas
of quality analysis, product and service compliance, process
evaluation, equipment repair, occupation hazards, and safety
regulations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a
talent for quickly mastering any task assigned. A team player who is
dependable and cooperative, with strong interpersonal and leadership
skills. Successfully managed multiple projects and completed jobs that
contribute to the growth of a company with accuracy, attention to
detail and the ability to work both independently or within a team
setting.
Experience
Mueller Water Company Palmdale, California
Technician 2011-2013
Supported installation and troubleshooting of meters for AMR and AMI
systems. Recorded installation specifics and performed RF functionality
checks, as specified by type of system installed. Managed employees and
temporary positions during installations requiring additional manpower to
complete job within specified time frame. Worked in a team with various
sales representatives to assist in diagnosis of existing AMR and AMI system
issues.
< Assisted with training on AMR and AMI system installations.
< Served as face of company and interfaced with customer base.
U.S. Census Palmdale, California
Enumerator 2010
Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of
neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. Explained
purpose of census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited
information following script and recorded census data on forms. Assessed
quality control levels on selected addresses, determined what samples
passed or failed, and maintained records for quality control verification.
Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality
control results and expenses incurred during performance of duties. Met
daily with supervisor to review and submit work, and receive additional
instructions.
< Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production
rates.
< Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following
stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
Ecology Control Industries Torrance, California
Dispatcher, Supervisor 2005-2007
Monitored daily inventory of all company equipment. Received and sorted
driving routes for drivers. Created and processed log routes received into
computer system for management. Issued daily routes for drivers. Matched
qualified drivers with vehicles and jobs for daily completion. Ensured
following of proper call management procedures for drivers and technicians
when emergency response was needed. Updated necessary changes to daily
work assignments for supervisors, drivers and technicians.
Southern California Gas Company Los Angeles, California
Dispatch Specialist 2000-2004
Maintained workforce continuity by issuing emergency orders to customer
service and pipeline crews. Held responsibility for communications between
field personnel and supervisors during emergency situations involving
natural gas.
< Demonstrated ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with
internal and external customers.
< Gained customer trust and provided exceptional satisfaction, leading
to increased satisfaction ratings.
< Conducted detailed and meticulous inspection of all completed work to
ensure safety and accuracy.
< Facilitated company presentations before coworkers, community and
public school audiences.
< Awarded Customer Service Award for outstanding track record of
positive customer feedback.
Additional Experience
Energy Technician, 1981-2000. Installed, diagnosed and repaired
residential and commercial natural gas appliances. Maintained company
truck and tools. Assigned as team lead to train entry-level field
representatives. Investigated abnormal readings and reported possible
reasons for fluctuations. Field Service Representative, 1980-1981.
Connected new services and discontinued services for customers using
natural gas. Changed meters and built meter sets for residential and
commercial customers. Ensured tools and company truck remained maintained
and accounted for. Meter Reader, 1979-1980. Read natural gas meters for
billing purposes. Notified customer service of any unsafe situations while
in process of reading meters.
Education
Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California
Degree in Liberal Arts
Licensure
Class C California Passenger Car Driver's License
Certifications
El Camino College, Torrance, California, 2008-2009
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Certificate
Environmental Protection Agency Certification
Certificate: Building And Grounds Maintenance