Ryan Hopper
Visalia, CA *****
**********@*****.***
My big gap since my last employer is because after Covid my son, who is autistic, did not adjust well to going back to school so I stayed home with him to get him back on track. I’m now ready to get back to work since he is now thriving.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
PVD Driver
UPS - Visalia, CA
October 2021 to January 2022
Used own vehicle to deliver parcels to customers, used scanning device, organization skills, loading and unloading, customer service
Operations Director
Internet 3.14 - Reedley, CA
September 2018 to January 2020
Handled all company issues and customer service, installed fixed wireless internet at commercial and residential sites, involved in building tower sites, basic router configuration, maintained inventory, maintained company vehicle, sales and service, was responsible for growth of business. Installation Technician
LinkUs Enterprises - Visalia, CA
November 2018 to March 2019
Installed satellite television at commercial and residential sites, maintained inventory, ran wire, customer service, and route work.
Route Sales Associate
Frito Lay - Visalia, CA
April 2018 to June 2018
Sell and maintain chips and snacks on established route, inventory, drive sprinter truck, use of hand held ordering machine, stocking, rotating and handling of stales and defects, daily route reports and settlement
South Valley Supervisor
Unwired Broadband Inc - Fresno, CA
June 2011 to November 2016
Managed south valley crew and warehouse/ofice in Tulare Ca, installed fixed wireless internet to residential and commercial accounts, mounted antennas to various microwave towers for internet connectivity, maintained vehicle and equipment to company standards, attic and sub floor work, cat 5 and 6 cabling, direct customer service, deployed generators to various tower sites when towers went down, router configuration, point to point installations to extend service to other locations for customers, completed work orders for each account, man lift operation when needed, manager of crew of 5+ people, reported to logistics mgr.
Service Manager
Next Step Communications - Visalia, CA
May 2005 to March 2008
Installation of satellite TV and various electronics for commercial and residential accounts.Ran coaxial and Cat 5 with termination on both ends, Managed crew, ordered supplies, maintained inventory, maintained company vehicle to company standards, custom and standard mounting of antennas and necessary equipment, direct customer service, troubleshooting. Reported directly to owner. Installation Technician
Defender Direct ADP - Fresno, CA
September 2004 to May 2005
Installed home security for residential homes, hardwired and wireless, customer service, programming, troubleshooting, invoicing, and inventory
Route Service Technician
Diagnostic Imaging - Fresno, CA
February 2002 to August 2004
Serviced established rout throughout central California, delivered fixer/developer to various medical institutes, drove a box truck with air brakes, customer service, invoicing Route Service Technician
GLACIER WATER SERVICES - Visalia, CA
January 2001 to February 2002
Established route throughout Central Valley, serviced and repaired water machines at various store fronts, replaced power boards, basic plumbing, changing filters, etc. Route Service Representative
Pachinko Palace - Fresno, CA
April 2000 to August 2001
Established route of video games and entertainment machines, replaced and repaired machines when broke down, maintained cleanliness and money collections, customer service, inventory Education
College Sophomore in Special Education
Western Governors University - Utah
August 2022 to Present
High school or equivalent
college of Seqouias - Visalia, CA
August 1990 to May 1991
Skills
• Key Holder
• Schematics
• Cabling
• Box Truck
• Service Technician Experience
• Software Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting
• Driving
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Time management
• Basic math
• Route driving
• Customer service
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Warehouse Management
• Load & Unload
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
CPR/First Aid
August 2021 to August 2023
CPR/First Aid certification for coaching.
Assessments
General manager (hospitality) — Proficient
August 2021
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Coach high school football for last 10 years at El Diamante in Visalia Ca, and Tulare Western in Tulare Ca. Played sports since 5 years old, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, and softball as an adult. Currently enrolled in WGU for my BA in Special Education (K-12) and elementary education. Transferred from Grand Canyon University where I completed 48 units of college courses related to my degree. I have a special needs son who is thriving with the support we have given him and I just love to see positve progression amongst young people.