1. Eric Gafkjen
1758 S. Sandstone Road, Jackson, MI 49203
517-358-8815
ericgafkjen@att.net
Summary of skills
A highly accomplished, dedicated, and disciplined telecommunications professional seeking to contribute to and grow with a dynamic, progressive,
and innovative organization. Recognized as a team player and a performer, consistently completing assignments on time and under budget. A
troubleshooter able to effectively and efficiently resolve issues and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives.
Experience
Capital Communications, Plymouth, Michigan 6/2016 to Present
Installation Technician AT&T Level 4
Turnkey Network Solutions, Grand Rapids, Michigan 4/2010 to 5/2016
Lead Installer/Foreman
Install high speed data equipment across the United States
Lead crews while assuring job quality in a timely manner.
AT@T, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1/2009 to 4/2010
U-Verse Technician
Install and service U-Verse Voip Internet and TV Systems
Exceeded and maintained high efficiency standards. Consistently passed all technical courses, and volunteered to go beyond the call of duty and
travel to various states to perform tasks necessary to maintain a stellar work record.
+++Passed all required Pole Climbing Courses+++
US COMM, Jackson, Michigan 5/2007 to 10/2008
Installation Technician
Install and service low voltage D/C Equipment at AT@T Central Office
Safety Systems, Jackson, Michigan 12/2006 to 4/2007
Alarm Technician
Install and Service both residential and Commercial Alarms, Access Control, CCTV and Fire Systems.
Engineered Electric, Holt, Michigan 7/2002 to 12/2006
Electrician Apprentice
Worked on High Voltage AC 120 240 and 3 Phase Circuits, commercial and residential applications.
Troubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits, Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial, and industrial
sites.
+++Hold State of Michigan Apprentice Card with over 4000 hours of training under a Master Electrician+++
Education
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan5/ 2005
Electrician
Courses included electrical safety practices, practical electricity, basic wiring installation. National Electric Code 1 &2, Electrical Prints for buildings.
Northwest High School, Jackson, Michigan5/ 1987
H.S., Diploma
Advanced course studies.
Accomplishments
1985-1992
VETERAN OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. ARMY RESERVE
Served with Honors in Submarine Navigation

2. Personal References
Ron Mason
Consumer Energy
Manager of Creative Production Services
517-990-4525
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Mark Riska
Consumers Energy
Journeyman Lineman
517-206-5907
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Jason Doherman
Capital Communications
Engineer
734-892-9000
+++More Available Upon Request+++