Jeff Barnes
Field Service Technician
253-***-**** *********@*****.*** 14100 62nd PL W, Edmonds WA 98026 Summary
Being given the challenge of managing an eight state territory gave me the chance to hone my skills in the area of diagnosing issues over the phone with a large product line in order to have the correct parts and tools awaiting me at customer site. Acquired the ability to be proficient at communicating with a wide variety of customers/end users from Dr.'s, mid level managers, nurses and maintenance engineers. Proficient with all hand power tools as well any electronic diagnostic meters and programs.
Skills
Troubleshooting expert Strong mechanical aptitude AC and DC motors All hand power tools Willing to travel Analytical circuitry Superb communicator All diagnostic meters Experience
Stryker Medical, Kalamazoo MI 98-2003
Working from a home office here in the Seattle area I traveled eight state territory daily to repair Medical equipment in hospitals, surgery centers, firehouses to name a few. Most equipment entailed electronic, pneumatic and mechanical fixes. I had to be proficient at diagnosing and repairing all equipment in a one call close due to the length and mode of travel between states. Twice I earned top technician awards on the west coast for my knowledge, proficiency and customer service acumen.
Sensormatic Electronics, Seattle WA 95-1998
Working from my home office, I installed, troubleshoot and repair CCTV and anti theft systems in a wide variety of customers and situations. Customers such as Nordstrom and Macy's, 711 and Denny's to Starbucks and Target as well some local jails and prisons. I am proficient with all power tools used for installs. Multiple times on a daily basis I would use multi meters, o scopes, and laptops as well as other devices to do the necessary repairs and or adjustments. Worked on tall ladders and bucket lifts. Businesses were almost always open and operating during repairs and installs so working around customers was an everyday situation. Education
ITT Technical Institute, Seattle WA
AA in Electronic Engineering, 3.3 gpa
PG. 1 of 2
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