Donald M. Blodgett
Saginaw, MI *8602
*******@*********.***
989-***-**** Cell
Employment:
Moss Telecom
October 2023 to present
Supervise Team responsible for upgrade of client WAPs (Wireless Access Points) including: wire pulling, pathway construction, telecommunication room build-out, cable terminations, labeling and device mounting, data network equipment and Wireless Access Point equipment mounting.
ADEX Corporation A Highwire Networks Company
Lead WAP Technician
October 2022 to October 2023
Supervise Team responsible for upgrade of client WAPs (Wireless Access Points) including: wire pulling, pathway construction, telecommunication room build-out, cable terminations, labeling and device mounting, data network equipment and Wireless Access Point equipment mounting.
Thelen Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
01/2022 – 10/2022
Auto Parts Adviser
Look up auto parts for mechanic's and service writer's as well as walk in customer's.
Verify and order the correct requested parts for all types of vehicles. Check in special orders.
Contact customer's once we receive special orders. Verify and keep inventory correct for all in Stock parts.
Autozone
02/2018 – 01/2022
Parts Sales Manager
Coordinate with sales team to develop and implement parts sales plan. Oversee parts marketing activities to achieve revenue goals. Manage daily activities of sales team to meet sales objectives. Perform inventory management to avoid surplus and obsolete stocks. Identify new business opportunities to improve sales. Ensure that customer orders are processed in a timely manner. Ensure in compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Analyze expenses and revenues and make adjustments in sales plan to achieve profitability. Provide outstanding services and ensure customer satisfaction. Evaluate the performance of sales team and develop performance improvement plans. Maintain sales documentation for reference purposes. Work with sales team to develop promotional activities. Identify and contact new manufactures and vendors. Perform price and contract negotiations with vendors as needed. Address customer concerns promptly according to company guidelines. Process customer payments in a timely manner. Stay current in market trends and techniques.
AT&T
VOIP Field Engineer
2007 to 2012
Install, support, and maintain in-house voice, data, and video equipment. This includes configuring, diagnosing, repairing, upgrading, and optimizing all telephone systems and services, voicemail and PBX communication systems Avaya and Cisco, and video conferencing environments. Analyze and resolve telecommunications circuit issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and assist all user needs. Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3.
Wachter Network Services
Lowell, AR 72745
2006-2007
Teledata Technician
Install new cable for Super Wal-Mart project this included lost prevention, category 5, fiber and coax cable throughout entire store. Also terminated and tested cable. Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3. Blue print reading Troubleshoot and repair communication problems including network connection, video and VoIP setup and maintain.
Wineman Technology, Inc.
Saginaw, MI 48604
2005-2006
IT Manager / PC Support Specialist
Maintain and continue development of company-wide computer equipment which includes all user equipment connected to company network, all network servers, Phone system, Door Security System. Assist setup of ISO and QS quality program. Insures recommendations to purchase hardware and software Install new Cat 5 and coax to new locations for local and wide area network connection which included video hook-up for live conferences. Build network closets, Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3. Troubleshoot and repair communication problems including network connection, Blue print reading video and VoIP setup and maintain. Maintain and monitor all servers MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 2003, MS Windows Exchange, and Linux Servers which includes daily and weekly backups are preformed and completed installed equipment to provision network for future Voip ability to comprehend / debug / modify existing code.
GDH Consulting
Lowell, AR 72745
2005-2005
Teledata Technician
Install new cable for Super Wal-Mart project this included lost prevention, category 5, fiber and coax cable throughout entire store. Also terminated and tested cable. Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3. Blue print reading Troubleshoot and repair communication problems including network connection, video and VoIP setup and maintain.
Gipetto Tech
Saginaw, MI 48603
2003-2005
Technical Support Engineer
Diagnose customer’s computer systems, repair Operating system and application configuration including removal of viruses and spy ware, Installation of new computer hardware and network equipment including Blue print reading, routers and switches. Install new Cat 5 and coax to new locations for local and wide area network connection which included video hook-up for live conferences for local businesses. Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3.
Ranck Electric
Mt. Pleasant, MI
2002-2002
Teledata Technician
Install new Cat 5 and coax to new locations for local and wide area network connection which included video hook-up for live conferences. Build network closets, Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3. Blue print reading Troubleshoot and repair communication problems including network connection, video and VoIP setup and maintain.
Henkel’s & McCoy
Midland, MI
1999-2002
Teledata Technician
Install new Cat 5 and coax to new locations for local and wide area network connection which included video hook-up for live conferences. Build network closets, Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3. Blue print reading Troubleshoot and repair communication problems including network connection, video and VoIP setup and maintain.
Adecco Technical
Midland, MI
1994-1999
Information Analyst
Support specific technological areas within operating system and hardware support, development and operations for worldwide companies. Provide engineering and implementation of enterprise servers, including support over the entire wide area network. Run daily batch processing using CA -7, CA -11. Maintain access for local and remote users across multiple domains and platforms. Perform daily backup and disaster recovery procedures. Experience in
CA -7, CA -11, CICS, SDSF, ISPF dialogues. TMS librarian initializes and maintain massive tape library, with 3420 and 3490 stores and databases. Data base management, TSO, PDS and VTAM file access. Resolve JCL and parameter related abends in concert with programming staff. Assisted in the conversion and migration of a DOS to OS/MVS system.
Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3.
Great Lakes Tech Center
Flint, MI
1992-1994
Technical Support Engineer
Using the System Management Server software to distribute software applications over the company network to all users connected to the company network. Computer system upgrades which include hardware and software repair PC’s software and hardware, Installation, setup, maintain and monitor of CISCO routers that have Layer 2/layer 3.
EDS
Southfield, MI 48076
1989-1992
System Analyst
Translate information requirements into logical, economical and practical system designs for large systems; work with users of all levels. Evaluate corporate requirements for new systems installation of software and hardware for future projects.
.Aerotek
Okemos, Michigan 48864
1987-1989
Operations Analyst
Supervised and guided junior computer operators in the team on various projects which include the elimination of all hard copy reports and provided access to reports on the company’s computer system. Responsible for: Running system backups and IPL system, set up IBM & Xerox, laser printers, printronix & facit printers. Verify printed reports and labels used on car production and distribution of output. Receiving help desk calls from production floor and dispatching electrician when necessary. Ordering & receiving of paper stock and supplies used in data processing. Processing microfilm and producing copies on demand. Managing tape library system. This saved the company time and material.
Saginaw News
Saginaw, MI
1981-1987
Contract Delivery Driver
Picked up newspaper from main receiving dock and delivered to over 2,000 customers. Maintained accounting records for all customers. Processed bills and collected money from customers on a monthly basis.
Education:
Northwood University
Midland, MI
Bachelor’s Degree
Business Management / Information Systems
Delta College
Bay City, MI
Associates Degree
Computer Information Management / Programming
Certificates:
A+ Certified MI
MCSE Certified, MI
NACSE NTT1 Telecomm Technician Certified
Cisco Certified
ASE Masters Certified
Skills and Abilities:
Avaya 10 Years Cisco VOIP 15 Years
Cisco Certified 15 Years Communication Equipment
NACSE Cable Tech. 15 Years MS Active Directory 10 Years
Basic Professional 6 years COBOL 6 years
C & C++ Programming 6 years CA-7&11 6 years
Focus 6 years Easytreive 6 years
MS Products 6 years JCL 6 years
DB2 for MVS/ESA 6 years TSO/ISPF 6 years
VSE/ESA 6 years NETVIEW 6 years
MVS 6 years Windows Server 2003 2 years
SAPR/3 3 years RPG 3 years
Visual Basic 3 years VMWare 2 years
Crystal Reports 2 years NOVEL 2 years
AutoCAD version 14 2 years