James Erickson
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career that utilizes my experience, technical knowledge, and
troubleshooting skills in communication equipment, electronics and
engineering.
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
. Military trained radio & calibration tech
. 25 years experience as an Amateur Radio Operator
. Install and repair two-way radio communication systems
. Evaluate, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic and wind powered
systems
. Ability to read schematics & make repairs to component level
. Excellent soldering and de-soldering skills
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Federal Communications Commission: General Class License
U.S. Army: Network Administrator Certificate
EXPERIENCE
June 1991 - Present
Owner/Operator, James Erickson Enterprises
Delivery Services: Distribute, merchandise and market magazines,
directories and newspapers; maintain POS systems and vehicles
Rental Property Management: Routine property inspection, maintenance and
repair, tenant relations
Vending Machine Services: Install, service and repair electrical /
electronic vending systems
October 1989 - June 1991
Parts Specialist, Western Auto
Maintain parts inventory, technical knowledge of automobile parts, customer
dispute resolution
June 1986 - October 1989
Maintenance & Calibration Specialist / Cryptologist, U.S. Army
Starting Rank E-1, Ending Rank E-4
Repair, maintain and calibrate electronic & communications equipment, top
secret security clearance; cross-trained mechanic
June 1985 - June 1986
Game Room Technician, Chuck E Cheese
Repair and maintain video games
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
( Digital & analog ( Impact Wrench
multi-meters
( RF wattmeter ( Bearing Press
( Frequency Generator ( Compression Tester
( Spectrum Analyzer ( Vacuum Tester
( Signal Tracer ( Tower climbing gear
( Cable Tester ( Battery Load Tester
( Beam and Digital Scales ( Centrifuge
( Torque Wrench ( Soldering and De-soldering
Station
( Calipers ( Micrometer
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES
2013 - Present
Treasurer, Johnson Amateur Radio Service (WA5JRS)
2013
Consultant, Shine Runners Solar Car Club
2003 - Present
Communications Volunteer, Bike Races & Other Events
1994 - Present
VP, Menasco Amateur Radio Club
1994 - Present
Volunteer, Arlington & Mansfield Offices of Emergency Management
2003 - 2004
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge-Communications, Texas State Guard
EDUCATION
August 1996 - January 1997
Tarrant County College - Arlington, Texas
Major: General Studies
March 1987- December 1987
Central Texas College - Uijonbu, Korea
Major: Business Management, Human Relations
August 1986 - December 1986
U.S. Army Signal School - Fort Gordon, Georgia
Major: Electronic Maintenance & Calibration