Joseph Blauser
**** ******** ** *********, **** *3125
• Phone no: 614-***-****• Email: *-*******@*********.***
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PROFILE:
I am a loyal and dedicated individual with a great deal of ambition. I have extensive experience in the Telecommunications Industry, love to learn and am always up to a new challenge. Excellent customer service skills, work well with others, and on my own. I am seeking a position where I can excel while giving my best to an employer.
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Professional Experience:
IT/Network Technician - Company Wrench - Carroll, Ohio, May 2011 - Jan 2012
• All aspects of PC and laptop support and repair of HP, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Acer, Toshiba, Asus and Samsung models.
• New desktop and laptop hard drive imaging and setup using Norton Ghost and Acronis True Image.
• All hardware replacements and software updates and upgrades including MS Office configuration and support.
• New user email setup and configuration on the mail server and in Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010.
• Malware and virus removal software and remote access support using RealVNC software.
• Desktop and server builds including all software installation and configuration.
• Server based CCTV installation.
• Clean loading desktops and laptops with Windows XP Pro and Windows 7.
• Windows 7 image build and testing.
• Smartphone and flip phone activation and setup, including the transfer of user contacts with Motorola IDEN Phonebook Manager, Google Sync and Verizon Backup Assistant.
• Cat 3, 5 and coax installation and termination.
• Network installation at new branches including all cabling and workstation setup.
• Toshiba Digital and VOIP phone installation, setup and programming including 66 block moves and punch downs.
Customer Service Specialist / I&R Technician- AT&T- Columbus, Ohio, Jun 2000 - Jan 2010
• Conducted customer meetings to determine best equipment and services to fit customer needs.
• Coordinated schedule with customers to ensure access times.
• Initiated new service and work orders as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Installation and repair of DSL equipment, Phone service and related software and hardware.
• Small business networking, including static IP setup and testing.
• Installation, setup and configuration of wireless routers, switches and gateways from Netopia, 2wire, Linksys and Cisco.
• PC setup and configuration for LAN and WAN. Troubleshooting and resolving PC issues as related to same.
• Installation, setup and testing of related PC hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and repair of all Windows based software, upgrades and setting configurations including MS Office products.
• Installation and repair of inside wiring, including category 3 and 5. Termination from Dmarc to jack.
• Installation of phone and DSL equipment.
• All aspects of outside plant installation, testing, repair and locating of copper and fiber based systems, including Underground Boxes, Terminals, NIDs and Remote Broadband Terminals.
• Use and proficiency with, but not limited to, IFD-Toughbook, Sidekick, Sunset Test Set, Butt-set, TDR, Brown Meter, Line Toner and Splicer.
• Central Office frame layout and testing procedures.
• Conducted new employee and co-worker training.
• Followed up with customers to ensure services working as expected and that total customer satisfaction was achieved.
Supervisor Loss Prevention Services - Distribution Fulfillment Services - Columbus, Ohio, Jan 1995 - May 2000
• Provided security and loss prevention to Eddie Bauer and Spiegel.
• Monitored fire, theft, intrusion and panic alarms for approximately 150 stores throughout the United States.
• Managed 5 employees and all shift responsibilities.
• Provided on site loss prevention and physical security to a 1 million square foot facility.
• Coordinated all emergency responses to on site and off site locations.
• Prepared and filed appropriate reports for all incidents.
• Participated in on site theft investigations and employee terminations.
• Received first responder and first aid certifications.
• Programmed all on site access requests and access badges.
• Provided phone support for all alarm related issues.
• Coordinated repairs to all on site related equipment.
• New employee training.
Police Officer - Law Enforcement - Ohio, Jul 1992 - Jan 1997
Worked as an Auxiliary Police Officer over a 5 year period for 3 local Police Departments.
• Hebron, Ohio PD
• Kirkersville, Ohio PD
• Johnstown, Ohio PD
Responsibilities included all aspects of Law Enforcement.
EDUCATION:
Telcordia - Chicago, Illinois
Telephony Certification, Jul 2000 - Aug 2000
• Telephony
• Computer Hardware and Software Installation.
• Inside Wiring Procedures.
• Customer Service and Support
• On the Job Safety
Muskingum Tech - Zanesville, Ohio
Law Enforcement, Sep 1991 - Mar 1992
• Police Officer Training Academy
• Received O.P.O.T.C Certification.
Groveport Madison - Groveport, Ohio
High School Diploma, Aug 1979 - Jun 1982
Business related classes.