Paul Folkestad

Concord, CA

currently: Please hire me!


Work history

Production Logic October 2007 to the present
Project Manager

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How would you describe your time at Production Logic?

Responsible for client interface, consultation, audio / visual system design, sales, purchasing, installation management, physical installation & completion of systems.
Zamar Media Solutions December 2006 to August 2007
Sales Executive

How would you describe your time at Zamar Media Solutions?

Responsible for processing inside sales transactions.
On-site consultation with clients.
"First line" company-to-client interface
System design (Audio, Multimedia, Lighting, Video & Acoustical Treatment)
Proposal creation, project estimations.
Proposal submission
Guitar Center #225 July 2001 to December 2006
Assistant Store Manager

How would you describe your time at Guitar Center #225?

Assistant Store Manager
Responsible for supervising day-to-day business operations, on the sales floor. Resolving customer service issues. Maintaining company standards. Training. Sales.

Pro Audio Department Manager
Responsible for supervising the Pro Audio staff. Merchandising within the
department. Preparing for special promotions and events. Organizing and promoting educational events. Training. Sales.

Sales Associate
MI retail sales. Customer prospecting. Merchandising within the department.
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Several

How would you describe your time at Exelon Infrastructure Servi...?

Manager of Information Services (MIS)
Desktop PC (Windows) support and LAN administration

Strand Mapping Quality Control Supervisor / Interim Project Manager
Responsible for assuring satisfaction of the clients' standards and expectations on raw product and final package. Maintaining a
productive workflow. Progress tracking and documentation. Supervising a small contingent of CAD operators and "QC" personnel. (con't)

Strand Mapper / Engineers Assistant
In field walkout and documentation of existing communications utilities. Quality control. Field supervisor. General training and safety training for new employees.

Fiber Optic Technician
Prepared fiber optic cables for testing and splicing. Assisted splicers. Processed and analyzed test results. Created spreadsheets based on test results. Prepared copies of all data for submission to clients.

Computer Related
Extensive use of MS Windows, 95, 98, MS Word, MS Excel and some MS Access. Exclusive use of GN Nettest PC-3000, PC-4000 and GN Networks. Some troubleshooting: PC's, software, hardware and LAN systems. Good overall knowledge and aptitude for computers and software. Experienced with email and Internet use. (MS Exchange & MS Internet Explorer 5)

General
Light administrative duties, telephones, filing, crew organization. Twisted copper pairs splicing and terminating. Cable installation. Assisting engineers. Certified driver (company vehicle approved). Training new employees.
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