Chris Newman's
Resume
Tel: 604 720-3087
cnewman@coastworks.com
You can read it here, or you
can download my resume, either as a Word or PDF document.

A
few of the projects that I have worked on in the past 5 years 
Infrared Laser
Data Link with 2.4 GHz Radio Backup - Surrey, BC

Installed
telephone and data cabling, wireless link and hot-spots at this
landmark Vancouver hotel

Stringing antenna
cables on a microwave tower.uides - Kamloops, BC

Radio Room below
microwave tower, showing radios linking remote Government offices.
-Kamloops, BC

Sight Lines From
Repeater Tower - Kamloops, BC

2nd
Narrows Tide & Current Meter Link to Harbour Square

Coming
down from the 2nd Narrows Rail Bridge Tower
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I am
seeking a challenging, full-time position leading to a formal
apprenticeship as an Electrician and Electronic Communications
Technician.
Summary of
Qualifications
- Three years experience as an electrical labourer.
- Five years experience
installing telephone and data network systems.
- Six years experience working
in Internet and computer network businesses.
- Experience as a first line
customer service worker and manager.
- Experience working in teams to
meet commitments and deadlines.
- Highly inquisitive, creative
and resourceful.
- Enthusiastic, conscientious
and reliable.
Education
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May
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2003
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AMP Premise Cabling Systems Certification
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Sept.
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2001
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Panduit Installation
Certification
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June
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2000
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Lightpointe, Laser
Installation Certification
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April
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2000
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Joint Health & Safety
Committee Certificate
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April
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2000
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AMP Multimode Fiber
Termination Certification
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Oct.
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1997
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Food Safe Certificate
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Sept.
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1996
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WHIMIS
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1995
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1998
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Justice Institute of BC, 11
Fire Department Courses
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Nov.
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1995
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SD 63 Adult Education,
Level 1 Rock Climbing
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Sep.
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1995
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Camosun College, university
prep courses
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Mar.
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1995
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WCB, Occupational First Aid
Certification
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June
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1993
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Graduation from Parkland
Secondary School
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Employment
Experience
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Sept. 2002
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Present
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Complete Communications, Burnaby, BC
• Communications Technician, Specializing in Microwave, Laser, Fiber
& Twisted Pair networks.
• Sub-contractor to Fariview Broadband Wireless Inc., Fibernet and GRC
Electric
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Nov. 1996
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Present
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Sub-contractor for
CoastWorks Internet, Sidney, BC
• Communications Technician, Specializing in
Microwave, Laser, Fiber & Twisted Pair networks.
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May 2001
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Aug. 2002
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ExcelTech, Burnaby, BC
• Communications Technician, specializing in Telephone & Data• Network Cabling Installations
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Nov. 2000
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Mar. 2000
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Slater Electrical Systems,
Sidney, BC
• Residential and Commercial Wiring
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May 2000
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Dec. 2000
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Connectivity Works Inc.,
Sidney, BC
• Operations Manager
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May 1993
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June 2000
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Thrifty Foods, Various
Locations
• Full Time Produce Clerk
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Sept 1990
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May 1993
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Tommy Tuckers Restaurant -
Sidney, BC
• Cook, Bus Boy, Waiter
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Acquired
Skills,
Technical:
- Basic electrical and
communication wiring, finishing and knowledge of codes
- Extensive knowledge of
broadband wireless equipment and installation
- Installer knowledge of Cat 3,
Cat 5, Cat 6, Coax (including LMR 400, 600), multi & single mode
fiber & connectors
- Circuit testing using Fluke,
HP and Microtest equipment
- Basic programming of Nortel,
NEC and Panasonic phone systems
Acquired
Skills,
Office Management:
- Excellent internal and
external customer service
- Marketing, telemarketing,
market evaluation
- Business management,
merchandising, trade show presentations
- Inventory, estimations,
quotes, ordering, shipping and receiving
- Training, scheduling, team
supervision
- Working knowledge of Mac and
Windows Operating Systems
- Experience as a Safety
coordinator and Safety Committee committee participant
Volunteer Experience
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Aug. 1994
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May 1998
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Firefighter, Sidney
Volunteer Fire Department
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References
Shane Burnstun
Fairview Broadband Wireless
Vancouver, BC
Work: 604 638-7328
Gary Clark, Owner
GRC Electric
Richmond, BC
Work: 604 839-7726
Al Mawji,
Partner
Fibernet Communications
Burnaby, BC
Work: 604 294-9780
Mike McAuley, Owner
ExcelTech Communications
Burnaby, BC
Work: 604 420-7400
John Martin, Journeyman
Electrician
Slater Electrical Systems
Sooke, BC
Work: 250 883 3154
Mike Newman
Coastal Networks Inc.
Sidney, BC
Work: 250 885-5944
Len Harmon, Deputy Fire Chief
Sidney Fire Department
Sidney, BC
Home: (250) 656-2030
More
References available on request
E-mail me at: cnewman@coastworks.com

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