David J. Keller

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Moreno Valley, California 92553

951-***-****

abktjw@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

I have over two years of college as a biology major at

Pennsylvania State University with credits in chemistry

(lab and private sector), mathematics, biology (molecular

and genetic), engineering, and drafting. After school, my

jobs have included mixing phosphor coating for

experimental lights to replace incandescent bulbs, parts

manager for a Chevrolet and Ford dealerships, operator

and laborer for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, well tender

and driller on three oil leases, underground and aerial

foreman/supervisor/splicer on numerous cable construction

contractors. I have knowledge in heavy equipment

operating, welding (arc and acetylene), carpentry (rough

and finish), framing for structures, lab work with

chemicals, warehousing and inventory control, managerial

experience with a good troubleshooting mind.

Work History

Oct 2006-July 2008 Plant Manager

Solomon Colors

Rialto, California

I was hired as a service technician. This job was to

travel to concrete plants in the central and western

states that had service issues with the color systems

purchased from this company. The issues could range

between computer and software problems to electrical and

plumbing problems with the color systems. Tests were also

run on the color products to insure the correct ph and

iron oxide solids levels according to specifications. I

was promoted to plant manager in July of 2007. My duties

were to schedule color blending and production, keep a

monthly inventory to insure proper supply to the

customers, test final/return product to insure quality

product and supervise office, warehouse and production

employees.

Sep 2003-Aug 2006 Splicer

Q2 Fiber Communications, INC.

Murrieta, California

Splice/activate new and existing coax and fiber optic

cable, remove old power supply systems. Prepare and

splice fiber optic cable and enclosures for Verizon, Time

Warner, Adelphia, and Charter Communications.

Aug 1997-Aug 2003 Splicer

DSRM Cable Construction

Phillips Ranch, California

Splice/activate new and existing coax cable, repair and

breaks or bad cable, build/activate power supplies for

new cable systems and troubleshoot any problems.

May 1996-Jun 1997 Splicer

Baillie Communications

Miramar, California

Splice new and existing coax cable to cable company

specifications.

Oct 1995- Apr 1996 Supervisor

ATI Cable Company

Palm Desert, California

Supervise crews installing cable in apartments and

private houses. Schedule appointments with customers and

hand out jobs to crews. I started a new job for the

company by hiring employees, purchasing trucks and

equipment, meeting with customers and training new

personnel.

Nov 1993-Sep 1995 Splicer

Can-Am Construction

San Juan Capistrano, California

Spliced new and existing coax cable plant and activated

new power supplies. Balanced, fine tuned and troubleshot

any problems to turn over new plant to cable company.

Apr 1993- Oct 1993 Splicer

Cablemasters Corp.

Erie, Pennsylvania

Read cable system prints and splice new coax cable.

Activated, balanced and troubleshot new cable systems.

Nov 1992- Apr 1993 Well Tender/Operater

Gageriche, INC.

Warren, Pennsylvania

Build new lease roads, well locations, lead lines and

tank batteries for new leases. Operated both service rigs

and drill rigs. Performed maintenance and tended pumps on

existing leases.

Nov 1991- Oct 1992 Foreman

T.L. Dow, INC.

Erie, Pennsylvania

Supervised an underground cable construction crew,

operated cable placement machines, forklifts, and

backhoes. Worked as a lineman/foreman on a aerial

construction crew. Maintained, repaired company trucks

and equipment, and supervised the completion of jobs.

Oct 1989- Sep 1991 Well Tender

Gageriche, INC.

Russell, Pennsylvania

I was responsible for making sure three leases made the

daily production quota for oil and gas. This included

pumping wells, changing weekly meter charts, maintaining

lease wells, lead lines, tank batteries and roads. I had

to operate bulldozers and track-hoe machines.

Apr 1985-Sep 1989 Laborer/Foreman/Supervisor/Splicer

Cablemasters Corp.

Erie, Pennsylvania

I was hired as a laborer on an underground cable

placement crew. After learning how to operate the

machines, I was given my own crew to run. When that job

was completed, I learned the aerial construction job and

worked as a lineman/foreman on various jobs the company

received. I had the opportunity to supervise a number of

jobs around the country. This entailed filling out

profit and loss statements, handing out work to as many

as ten different crews working on a job, inspecting the

work done and dealing with any problems that would arise

during job activity. I would also have to complete

environmental and utility reports with the different

agencies within the communities we worked.

Nov1983- Feb 1984 Assistant Parts Manager

Midtown Motors

Warren, Pennsylvania

This job included looking up parts for both mechanics

and customers, Preparing and managing a strict budget

for the department, and dealing with all customer and

sales personnel questions and complaints. I also had to

deliver parts to local repair shops.

Oct1981- Nov 1983 Parts Manager

Jones Chevrolet

Warren, Pennsylvania

Same job responsibilities as with Midtown Motors (Ford

Dealer)

Jan1981- Aug1981 Quality Control Manager

Interelectric Corp.

Warren, Pennsylvania

My job was to mix different coating for an experimental

"u-light" that was sold to NASA to replace their

incandescent bulbs. I supervised the production process

and conducted tests on different phosphor coatings. Part

of my job was to design and build a more efficient

process for production.

Jun1980- Aug1980 Laborer/operator/Meter Reader

Columbia Gas Company of Pennsylvania, INC.

Warren, Pennsylvania

This job required manual labor to repair leaks, install

or remove gas services from the main line, build and

maintain meter sets, operate backhoe, drive dump truck,

and read customers meters for the billing process.

Education

Jul2001- Nov2003 Thompson Education Direct

Scranton, Pennsylvania

I took a home study course for electrical engineering

that I passed with an 84%. There were home study classes

along with practical labs and hands on experience with

electricians.

Sep1979- Nov1981 Pennsylvania State University

State College, Pennsylvania

GPA: 2.9 in biology/engineering courses such as

chemistry, mathematics, biology, genetics, drafting,

engineering, and philosophy.

Sep1977- Jun1979 Warren Area High School

Warren, Pennsylvania

I attended college prep classes along with extra

curricular that included football, track and field,

baseball, choir and various student organizations.

Sep1977- Oct1977 American Red Cross

Warren, Pennsylvania

This was an emergency medical technician (EMT) course to

complete qualifications for entrance into the National

Ski Patrol.

Skills

Very good troubleshooting skills

Work well with people

Able to handle complex paperwork and problems

Fast learner of new jobs

Can operate any type of machinery with proper education

Faithful, punctual, and a hard worker

References

Kenneth VanVors, supervisor, Time Warner Cable

Randy Carlise, owner, Proseal, INC.

Ken Hansen, supervisor, Southern California Edison

Phil Jarvis, retired

Kathy Barak, salon co-owner

Bill Quackenbush, co-owner, Q2 Fibercom

Mike Mortland, supervisor, Kmart

Richard Levar, service technician, Solomon Colors

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