Eric Patton

14993 Manilla Dr. ∙Draper, UT 84020 ∙ (801) 822-3803 ∙ etpatton@comcast.net

Profile

Goal-driven professional who excels in a fast-paced, professional environment. Unique blend of

telecommunications, leadership, and safety skills with strong skills in building customer relationships and handling

escalated issues.

Core Competencies

  · Microsoft Office.

  · Team Building and leadership

  · Strong ethics and safety driven

  · Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Professional Experience

DIRECTV

Cooley Construction

2014-Present

Technician

  · Installation and maintenance of satellite video service, while providing quality customer service.

2012-2014

Project Manager

  · Lead a directional drill crew of 12 people in various locations throughout the Western states.

  · Responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees.

  · Operated a mini excavator, back hoe, and skid steer to prep job sights. Repaired asphalt and cement as

required.

  · Managed safety training, certificates and inspections.

  · Organized permits and Blue Stakes. Worked closely with city inspectors and utility companies.

  · Sought out new contracts for future projects which included meeting with business leaders and presenting

project plans. Increased business by 60% within first year.

Comcast

1996-2012

Construction Coordinator

  · Estimated various types of job costs and implemented work with contractors. Jobs included aerial and

underground relocates, span replacements, and new construction for residential and commercial

customers.

  · Audited contractor invoicing and materials.

  · Assessed plant maps and designed for plant extensions and relocates.

Line Technician

  · Fixed signal issues and line damage.

  · Extensive knowledge in power supply placement and maintenance. Coordinated work with local power

company. Worked with purchasing on ordering parts. Familiar with both battery and generator backup.

Installer

  · Team Leader of 15 technicians. Assisted team with more complex installations and service issues.

  · Installed cable video, internet and phone service to residential and commercial customers.

  · Developed training skills which have helped me mentor and develop coworkers throughout my career.

Education

  · Salt Lake Community College

  · East High School

  · Completed multiple NCTI and SCTE telecommunications and broadband certification courses.