THOMAS LAMONT RUFFIN SENIOR

Cellular 706-627-5555 4505 Lakeland Court

Home 706-771-2551 Augusta, GA 30906
Business 706-495-0741 truffinsr@yahoo.com
Electrical Technician

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Handled shipping logistics regarding in excess of 20 shipments on a weekly basis.

 Tested voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, and ohmmeters. Prepared and
maintained all equipment used in safety and compliance testing. Passed all equipment tests successfully.
 Constructed instrument panels according to specifications and technical manuals.
 Assisted with programs to test analog/digital circuitry and perform tests of continuity, resistance,
insulation, breakdown, impedance, voltage level, current, and frequency, to determine fault isolation.
 Trained, directed, and supervised teams to accomplish goals.
 Trained operations managers to use statistical process control for better understanding of production line
performance.
 Attained knowledge of install, configures, and troubleshoots; a form of modern network, such as protocols,
topologies, hardware, and network operating systems.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Technical Knowledge and Certifications
 Performance Test Simulation/Verification
 Utilizing Methods of Procedure (MOP)
 Put on connectors, splice, and fuse fiber optic cables.
 Random Signal and Noise
 High Reliability Soldering
 Installing and Testing Cabling
 Windows Communications Setup
• EXPERIENCE
2008 to 2009 Cvs North Augusta, South Carolina
Forklift Operator
Operated equipment, such as hoist, winch, and hydraulic boom, to lift and pull
loaded and materials. Repaired, maintained, and adjusted equipment, using hand
tools. Selected loaded and materials according to weight and size specifications.
Moved and repositioned hoists, winches, loaded, and materials, manually and
using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks
2007 to 2007 Mau/Halocarbon North Augusta, South Carolina
Haze mat Technician/Shipping Clerk
Prepared various records and other data and reports. Organize warehouse. IATA
and DOT certified Process mail via air/land/boat.
2005 to 2007 Exel Beech Island, South Carolina
Palletizer
Manipulated controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment,
and conveyors and adjust equipment positions, speed, timing, and material flow.
Distributed materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifted and
trucks. Recorded production data, such as weight, type, quantity, and storage
locations of materials, and documented equipment downtime. Cleaned, sterilized,
and maintained equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools,
shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants. Loaded, unloaded, and
adjusted materials and products on conveyors by hand and using lifted and hoists.
Read production and delivery schedules, and conferred with supervisor to
determine processing procedures.
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2003 to 2004 Advance Auto Parts Thomson, Georgia

Equipment Operator
Inspected first-run work pieces and verified conformance to specifications to
check accuracy of machine setup. Started machine and turned hand wheels and
valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
2000 to 2003 Lowe's Augusta, Georgia
Sales Associate
Collaborated with marketing representatives on sales calls and provided the
technical support to close deals. Developed comprehensive presentations to meet
organizational needs. Ensured efficient operation of all stockroom and back stock
areas.
1995 to 2000 U.S. Supply Augusta, Georgia
Production Supervisor
Directed and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in production and
processing of goods. Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and
production sequences, to meet production goals. Calculated labor and equipment
requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas. Determined
standards, production and rates based on company policy, equipment and labor
availability, and workload. Reviewed operations and accounting records and
reports to determine the feasibility of production estimates and evaluate current
production. Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve worker
problems, complaints, and grievances. Recommended and implemented
measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment
performance, product quality, and efficiency. Requisitioned materials, supplies,
equipment parts, and repair services. Inspected materials, products, and
equipment to detect defects and malfunctions. Monitored and patrolled work area
and enforced safety and sanitation regulations. Set up and adjusted machines and
equipment.
1994 to 1996 U. S. Army Fort Gordon, Georgia
98K Non-Mores Communication Analyst
Established effective communications with legislators and their staffs. Worked
with people from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to
assess organizational needs and implement administrative procedures. Decoded
and jam signals.

EDUCATION
1993 Glenn Hills High School Augusta Augusta, Georgia
Diploma: College Preparatory
GPA: 2.5
2010 Augusta Technical College Augusta, Georgia
Diploma: Electronic Technology
GPA: 3.0.

CERTIFICATIONS • Work Keys ACT, Georgia Work Ready Certificate, 2009

Silver Cert: #5NS1YC8RCBMD
• Halocarbon, 2007. IATA and DOT Certified
• U.S. Army, 1994. Secret Security Clearance