Training Project Management

Marty Durant

*** ******** ** ****, ******** Tx. *5771

Email: *******@**.*** Phone: 214-***-****

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager

I’m writing to apply for a position with your company . I am confident that my skills are well aligned with the role, and that I would be an excellent fit for your organization.

I am motivated, task-oriented, and efficient, my enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment to excellence have served me well during my 31 years of employment in the related industries. I believe that my experience and past accomplishments make me an excellent candidate for employment with your company. My background in the lighting, automation, audio/video and power systems industries would make me a valuable asset..

I believe my experiences and track record make me an excellent fit for this opportunity. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email at a time of your convenience to discuss my background as well as the requirements for the role.

Sincerely,

Marty Durant

Phone: 214-***-**** Email: *******@**.***

Summary of Qualifications

• Proven success in the custom residential systems integration industry, culminating in the achievement of being awarded the highest honor the industry bestows in the field of installation.

• Extensive Installation, Project Management, Programming, and Design experience.

• More than 23 years’ experience in Management, Ownership and Supervisory experience in business.

• Excellent communication and people skills, dispute resolution, mediation acumen, and analytical abilities.

Relevant Experience

Automation:

1. Proficient in writing software for control of Crestron, Lutron, Control4 Automation Systems.

2. 18 years’ experience in Designing, programming both Lighting control & Automation Systems.

3. 22 years’ experience in the installation & integration of control systems relating to climate control, lighting control, sprinkler systems, alarm, audio/video & many other types of interface able systems.

4. 15 years’ experience in project management to streamline process, fix costs, and improve quality control, and increase profitability, with regard to automation and installation of, media, sound, lighting, networking and A/C systems.

5. Sales abilities that not only reach to sell product to customers and ensure fair profit while retaining customer satisfaction.

6. Negotiation abilities and strategies that have proven successful when negotiating with vendors and manufacturers.

IT infrastructure:

1. 10 years’ experience cabling & termination of networked IT systems.

2. 8 years’ experience setting up routers with VPN and dual wan, switches, and UPS backup systems for both residential and commercial clients.

3. 8 years’ experience setting up wireless networks.

Power systems:

1. Completed 280 hours classroom training in DC Circuits and AC Theory.

2. Completed Training and received Senior Lineman Certificate.

3. Completed Pole Climbing Certification.

4. Certified in Pole Top Rescue.

5. Completed training in bare handing from Baker Board on distribution systems.

6. Completed Training and proficient in many types of knots and rigging.

7. Completed Training and proficient in calculating load rating when using 2, 3 and 4 block pulleys.

8. Certified Arc Safety Instructor.

9. Trained in routine maintenance, operation and safety when working in Distribution Substations and Switchyards.

10. Experienced in preparing and presenting weekly safety meetings.

11. Proficient in calculating load factor on transformers in distribution systems.

12. Experienced in re-wiring distribution transformers for wye, wye-wye & wye-delta configuration.

13. Proficient in operation of Line Trucks.

3 years on both boom tip and production diggers in relation to setting poles and lifting and securing loads and materials.

Knuckle boom in relation to underground systems,

1 year single bucket

5 years as Senior Lineman on Double Bucket.

1 year small bucket as Trouble Technician.

Training & Education skills:

1. Experienced in preparing materials and teaching in classroom environment.

Work History

2002-Present: Skunkworks(Programming, Installation, Engineering)

Working as a systems integrator for Installation, Programming, Engineering, Design, and Project Management to streamline process, fix costs, and improve quality control, and increase profitability, with regard to automation and installation of, media, sound, lighting, networking and A/C systems. Communicate with manufacture and distributor reps on a daily basis to negotiate cost of product and quantities made available

1992-2002: Celebrity Sight and Sound

Custom integrated systems Sales, Design, Installation, Programming and Service. Specializing in high-end and celebrity clientele. Performed installations throughout the U.S.

• Installation work published in Robb Report and other national publications.

• Named 2001 “CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) Installer of the Year”

1981-1992 Texas Power & Light

Senior Lineman

Responsible for service and maintenance of electrical systems throughout regional district. On-call for regional and national electrical emergencies. Responsible for safety & training of younger linemen in my charge. Taught classes on Arc Safety to both company employees and public (mostly elementary schools)

Education/Certification

Completed 4 year training program in installation, testing, maintenance and operation of transformers, restorers, capacitor banks, S&C switchgear and related sub-station equipment in order to achieve Senior Lineman certification.

Licensed Plumber, CEDIA Installer of the Year Award 2001, Control4 Certified, Lutron Homeworks Certified, Lite Touch Certified, Runco Certified, Crestron Programmer, Sound Advance Certified

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