Lead Low-Voltage Communications & Security Systems
Resume:
Curl Garbutt
Fresno, CA 760-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly skilled and versatile Communications Specialist with 38 years of experience spanning low-voltage cabling, security systems, and industrial automation. Proven track record as a Lead and Foreman, successfully managing crews and overseeing complex infrastructure installations for major retail companies, massive warehouses, and unified school districts. Expert in MPOE setups, backbone infrastructure, aerial/underground pathways, and high-density fiber and copper networks. Known for technical precision, strong leadership, and strict adherence to safety standards.
Core Competencies
o Leadership & Management: Project Supervision, Crew Leadership, Safety Compliance, Quality Control
o Network Infrastructure: MPOE Installations, Backbone Setups, Standing & Wall-Mounted Racks
o Cabling Expertise: Fiber Optic (Splicing & Terminating), CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, Composite Cabling
o Outside Plant (OSP): Aerial Installations, Underground Conduit & Pathway Construction
o Security & Automation: School District Lockdown Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, HVAC Control Panels
Professional Experience
EKC Enterprises Fresno, CA
Systems Installer 07/2024 – 05/2026
o Led the installation of high-security composite cabling and lockdown systems for unified school districts, ensuring maximum campus safety and compliance.
o Built out core data infrastructure by assembling and securing standing and wall-mounted equipment racks, network enclosures, and security panels.
o Installed, wired, and tested diverse security devices and control panels, maintaining a high standard of operational reliability.
o Provided on-site leadership, coordinating daily tasks for crew members and interfacing with project stakeholders.
o Note: Position ended due to company-wide downsizing.
LPC Automation Fresno, CA
Low Voltage Systems Technician 01/2023 – 07/2024
o Installed and terminated specialized control panels for commercial air conditioning (HVAC) automation systems across regional unified school districts.
o Integrated and wired complex fire alarm system components, strictly adhering to local safety codes and technical blueprints.
o Collaborated with engineering and facility teams to troubleshoot system configurations and ensure flawless system handoffs.
Digicom Networks Fresno, CA area
Forman / Lead Cable Technician 03/2008 – 01/2023
o Served as Lead and Foreman for 15 years, overseeing large-scale telecommunications projects and managing field technician crews.
o Successfully installed MPOE (Main Point of Entry) and robust backbone data infrastructures for major retail corporations and large-scale industrial warehouses.
o Executed end-to-end aerial and underground infrastructure projects, navigating challenging pathways and environmental constraints.
o Pulled, routed, terminated, and tested thousands of feet of low-voltage cabling, including CAT5 through CAT6a, optimizing network performance.
o Performed precision fiber optic splicing and terminations to support high-speed enterprise networks.
Various Cabling & Security Companies Locations: California and Oregon
Telecommunications Technician / Installer 1988 – 2008
o Accumulated foundational industry expertise by performing low-voltage wiring, network cabling, and security device installations for diverse commercial clients.
o Developed core skills in routing, pulling, and terminating copper cables and early-generation network systems.
Education
o High School Diploma (Valedictorian) Manual Arts High School, Class of 1984.
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