Structured Cabling & Low-Voltage Technician

Todd Rankin Structured Cabling / Low-Voltage Page 1

Todd Rankin

Clymer, NY 14724 **************@*****.*** +1-814-***-**** INDEPENDENT STRUCTURED CABLING / LOW-VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced structured cabling and telecommunications professional with 30+ years of hands-on installation, service, construction, field supervision and project-management experience. Background includes national rollouts, healthcare environments, commercial installations, telecom projects and customer-facing field work. Available for traveling 1099 structured cabling, low-voltage, telecom, rollout, installation, service, site-survey and project-support assignments throughout the United States. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

CORE SKILLS

• Structured cabling installation & troubleshooting • POS & A/V systems

• Cat 5 / 5e / 6 / 6e / 6A • Nurse call & sound masking

• Fiber-optic installation & termination • Lucent / Avaya phone systems

• Network testing & cable certification • RG6 / RG11 / Heliax

• MDF / IDF & equipment-rack installation • Grounding & bonding

• Patch panels & cable management • Conduit & control wiring

• Voice / data systems • Site surveys & MAC work

• CCTV & security camera systems • Blueprint interpretation

• Card access systems • National rollout projects

• Wireless systems & access points • Project coordination & field supervision PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Traveling Structured Cabling Technician

December 2021 - July 6, 2026

• Traveled to project locations throughout the United States supporting structured cabling and telecommunications installations.

• Installed structured cabling for a national Telehealth rollout in active customer and healthcare environments.

• Installed, routed, terminated and tested low-voltage cabling and associated equipment while meeting project schedules and site requirements.

• Coordinated with project managers, site contacts, technicians and customers to resolve field issues and maintain project progress.

• Followed project specifications, drawings, safety requirements and customer standards while working independently with minimal supervision.

Owner / Operator

Rankin Services 2000 - Present

• Provide telecommunications, electrical, low-voltage, construction, installation, repair and project-management services for commercial, industrial and residential customers.

• Hands-on experience with voice/data cabling, fiber, network testing, CCTV, access control, racks, conduit, grounding, CATV, wireless, POS, A/V, Avaya/Lucent, nurse call, sound masking, RG6/RG11/Heliax and control wiring.

• Perform site surveys, read blueprints, coordinate installations and troubleshoot field conditions directly with customers and project stakeholders.

Todd Rankin Structured Cabling / Low-Voltage Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Partner / Project Manager / Installer

Core Communications of Atlanta 1991 - 2000

• Participated in all daily operations of a ground-up telecommunications company as Partner, Project Manager and Installer.

• Managed and performed telecommunications and structured-cabling installations, including field personnel, schedules, materials, customer communication and installation requirements.

• Helped secure the company's first national contract with Kinko's Copy Centers and supported its national rollout, helping establish Core Communications as one of three preferred vendors in the United States. Owner / Operator

JNA Construction 1985 - 1991

• Managed all phases of turnkey residential construction from the ground up, including remodeling and light-commercial work.

• Advanced into traveling superintendent responsibilities for commercial tenant-improvement projects nationwide.

• Coordinated subcontractors, schedules, materials, customers and day-to-day field operations. CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for Healthcare Construction

• Siemon Installer

• Aerial & Scissor Lift Safety Training • Hospital Health & Safety

• Fiber installation / termination training • Bucket Truck Operation

• Panduit Installer • Forklift Operation

• Ortronics Installer • Valid Driver's License

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive nationwide travel experience and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

• Experienced in active healthcare, commercial, industrial and customer environments.

• Strong field troubleshooting, time management, organization and customer communication skills.

• Experienced working with project managers, general contractors, site contacts, technicians and other trades.

• Able to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and installation documentation.

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