GEOFFREY OLLISON
Springfield, VA 22151
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Electronic Technician with extensive experience & expertise in Leadership
and Management, Electronics/Technical Support, Problem Solving
Coordination, Relationship Management, Time Management, and Multi-Tasking.
Twenty (20) years of experience in providing electronic and technical
support to various industries. Able to coordinate multiple problems
even under extreme pressure while implementing established standards &
procedures. Maintained an ability to contribute as a team player and
interface with professionals on all levels. Expert in identifying
troublesome areas and implementing corrective measures. Ensured and
maintained ethical professional practices.
Technical Skills
. Active Passport
. AC and DC circuit analysis
. Schematic reading
. Troubleshooting to component level
. Soldering skills (0402, 0603, 0805, IC's)
. Skilled in the use of various electronic test equipment (Spectrum
Analyzer, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)
. Circuit design and prototype
. Creating work instructions
. Repairing assembly equipment (Injection molding machine, Automatic
pic and place machine)
. Skilled in the use of various hand and power tools (bandsaw, drill,
lathe, mill, calliper, etc.)
. Management skills (inventory, Q/A, employee schedules, budget, etc.)
. Cable termination, fabrication and installation
. Parts research
. BOM analysis
Key strengths include:
. Exceptional organizational skills. Consistently noted by senior
management for superior detail-oriented task management skills,
ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish maximum results, and
timely completion of projects.
. Dynamic communication/interpersonal skills. Maintained exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills while building &
maintaining strategic business/staff relationships and interfacing
positively with people of diverse backgrounds.
. Active listening and problem sensitivity. Provided full attention
to what other people were saying, took time in understanding the
points being made, asked questions as appropriate, and never
interrupted at inappropriate times. Recognized problems and
involved in solving those problems.
. Thrive in a team environment. Initiated action and follow through
to conclusion of any commitment, capably learned new skills,
reacted flexibly to changes in priority & direction, assumed
increased responsibilities as needed, and motivated others to
achieve business objectives.
. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Used learned knowledge of
electronic circuits to analyze electronic AC and DC circuits to
component level as well as using exceptional soldering skills to
repair circuits.
Professional Experiences
Project Manager / Technician at BriarTek, Alexandria, VA 2003 - 2009
- Worked as a hands-on manager
- Assembled circuits on breadboards from schematics and tested
circuits.
- Troubleshot and repaired electronic equipment to component level
using various electronic test equipment and soldering/desoldering
equipment.
- Performed hardware and software installation of computer systems.
- Installed and terminated cabling on US Navy Ships
- Performed cable runs and deck and bulkhead installations
- Performed cable fabrication.
- Worked on an assembly line to assemble electronic products.
- Troubleshot and repaired production equipment using tech manuals
(moldman 8000 (low pressure injection molding machine), automatic
pic and place machine)
- Documented repair procedures
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment
- Assisted R& D engineers in the design and prototyping of circuits.
- Managed 15 employees and responsible for ordering materials for
various projects.
- Maintained inventory for various projects including employee work
schedule.
- Created and executed project work plans & revises as appropriate
that helped meet changing needs & requirements.
- Identified resources needed and assigned individual
responsibilities while managing day-to-day operational aspects of
a project and scope.
- Reviewed deliverables prepared by team before passing to client,
effectively applied company methodology, and enforced project
standards.
Technician at Honeywell, Rocky Mount, NC 2002 - 2003
- Built & tested electronic fuel controls for aircraft engines and
repaired them when needed.
Associate at Hill-Rom, Inc., Raleigh, NC 2000 - 2002
- Repaired electronic hospital bed functions at Duke University Hospital
including Nurse Call Systems using electronic test equipment
- Performed preventative maintenance on hospital equipment.
Electronic Technician at Alcatel, Raleigh, NC 1998 - 2000
- Read and analyzed circuit board schematics
- Troubleshot circuit boards to component level using various test
equipment
- Repaired circuit boards by using proper de-soldering and soldering
techniques
- Implemented new ways to increase production.
Electronic Technician at Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill, NC 1998 - 1998
- Troubleshot and repaired electronic equipment used in theatre
productions
- Troubleshot and repaired mechanical equipment used in theatre
productions
- Assisted in the design & production of theatre shows.
- Setup and monitored all show productions.
Technician/ Installer at Monitech, Inc., Raleigh, NC 1995 - 1998
- Managed eastern North Carolina's Ignition interlock program
- Installed and monitored ignition interlock in different types of
vehicles.
- Troubleshot vehicle & unit difficulties while training clients on
proper use of Ignition interlock system.
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class ( US Navy ( Norfolk, VA 1989 - 1993
- Performed preventative maintenance on shipboard equipment while
supervising watch sections at sea.
- Steered & refueled ship at sea and responsible for
watching/monitoring imports.
Education
1995 Associate of Arts & Sciences in Electronic Engineering Technology
Wake Technical Community College ( Raleigh, NC+