Chris Newman's Resume

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

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

	May	2003	AMP Premise Cabling Systems Certification
	Sept.	2001	Panduit Installation Certification
	June	2000	Lightpointe, Laser Installation Certification
	April	2000	Joint Health & Safety Committee Certificate
	April	2000	AMP Multimode Fiber Termination Certification
	Oct.	1997	Food Safe Certificate
	Sept.	1996	WHIMIS
	1995	1998	Justice Institute of BC, 11 Fire Department Courses
	Nov.	1995	SD 63 Adult Education, Level 1 Rock Climbing
	Sep.	1995	Camosun College, university prep courses
	Mar.	1995	WCB, Occupational First Aid Certification
	June	1993	Graduation from Parkland Secondary School

Employment Experience

	Sept. 2002	Present	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
	Nov. 1996	Present	Sub-contractor for CoastWorks Internet, Sidney, BC • Communications Technician, Specializing in Microwave, Laser, Fiber & Twisted Pair networks.
	May 2001	Aug. 2002	ExcelTech, Burnaby, BC • Communications Technician, specializing in Telephone & Data• Network Cabling Installations
	Nov. 2000	Mar. 2000	Slater Electrical Systems, Sidney, BC • Residential and Commercial Wiring
	May 2000	Dec. 2000	Connectivity Works Inc., Sidney, BC • Operations Manager
	May 1993	June 2000	Thrifty Foods, Various Locations • Full Time Produce Clerk
	Sept 1990	May 1993	Tommy Tuckers Restaurant - Sidney, BC • Cook, Bus Boy, Waiter

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

Aug. 1994

May 1998

Firefighter, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department

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