RICHARD J. WADEKA
** **** **** - **** *****, CT *6516 - 203-***-****
SKILLS:
Technical
. Able to pin-point and correct malfunctions in various types of electrical
and computer-based equipment down to the component and board level
. Skilled in troubleshooting of both analog and digital electronics
. Basic knowledge of LANs (wide and local area)
. Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and methods (e.g., test meters,
frequency generators and
utilities programs)
. Technical support of customers as well as other field support personnel
. Knowledge of most popular hand-held devices (Blackberry's, etc.)
Computer
. Linux
. DOS
. Window Vista
. Windows 2000/XP
. Microsoft Office
. Lotus Notes
. Internet Explorer
. Microsoft Office Project
. Front Page 2002
. Installation of hardware (i.e., CD drives, modems, mother boards, and
routers)
EMPLOYMENT:
United Parcel Service (UPS)-Stratford, CT 11/2009-12/2009
Seasonal Driver Helper
Assisting UPS driver in the delivery of packages to homes and businesses.
Daily contact with customers and extensive use of Delivery Information
Acquisition Device (DIAD).
NEOPOST USA (Formerly MSI, ASCOM/Hasler)-Shelton, CT 10/2003-03/2006
Support Technician/Product Specialist
Responsibilities include provide technical support to dealers, customers,
field service technicians and technical support staff. Support
responsibilities include troubleshooting software and hardware
installations. Assist product managers and engineering in development of
new products, and software beta sites. Assist Tech Writer in writing new
operator and service manuals. Input rapid resolutions into PHD technical
support call tracking database and send trouble tickets to engineering and
QA to notify them of repetitive equipment problems. Assist dealers with
problem installations by traveling to the customer's site.
Honeywell Fire Systems Group (Formerly Fire-Lite Alarms)-Northford, CT
09/1999-06/2002
Technical Services Representative
Responsibilities included providing technical support and assistance on the
use of products supplied by
Fire-Lite/Notifier. Provided technical support to other company
departments. Developed time reduction aids for use in system design. Met
weekly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service departments
ensuring customers received up to date information. Assisted in the
documentation of all products and provided sales associates with technical
support. Identified system and component trends and relay information to
appropriate departments. Provided product assistance at NFPA and trade
shows as requested. Performed other duties as directed by supervisor.
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CAL-MED-Shelton, CT 1994-1998
Field Service Technician
Biomedical company specializing in the maintenance and repair/refurbishment
of medial devices including but not limited to: exam tables
(hydraulic/pneumatic), autoclaves, and orthopedic and therapeutic
equipment. Responsibilities included scheduling of customer calls,
maintaining customer equipment (providing loaner equipment for customers if
problem could not be fixed on site), refurbishment of used equipment for
resale to newly renovated medical facilities, worked unsupervised for the
majority of the day and also responsible for maintenance of company
vehicle.
EDUCATION:
A+ Certification (in process of studying for)
Planning on taking at Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT
Porter & Chester Institute-Stratford, CT
Associate equivalent in Electronic and Computer Science
Foran High School-Milford, CT (Received GED diploma-1989)
TRAINING:
Network Plus Certification (In process of attaining)
NICET Level 1
Konica (MFG. Certified)
Sharp Business Systems (MFG. Certified)
Minolta Business Systems (MFG. Certified)
Danka Business Systems, Milford, CT
MFG. Certified-Basic Copier Electronics
Certified Electrical Technician
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