1. AUSTIN BLANTON
125A Craig St., Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Cell: 352-727-0890
blantonaustin2@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Cable Systems Installer Maintainer (25L) with more than 5 years in the Army. Successfully led, counseled, and
mentored soldiers in personal development. Reliable, diligent and flexible professional with superb communication
capabilities. Worked with multiple types of cables such as fiber, category 5, Category 6, and coaxial while also working
in different environments and situations. Very knowledgeable on terminating and splicing cables. Very adaptive and
works very well with others.
HIGHLIGHTS
Superior troubleshooting skills Strong organizational skills
Test equipment operation Strong work ethic
Efficient Team player
Diagnostic testing Timely project completion
Maintenance Establishing goals and setting priorities
Repair Adaptive
Installing High schooldiploma
Fusion Splicer Power tools
Laying / Installing Pipe and Conduit Manual labor skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid independent worker
Strong verbal communicator Quick learner
Telecommunications field installations Effective team leader
Telecommunications field service Trained in emergency response
Testing Firearms safety training
Fiber distribution Strong verbal communicator
Excellent plan comprehension
Customer service skills
Good at following instructions
Customer service experience
Solid communication skills
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1 Army Accommodation Medal. 2 Army Achievement Medals. 1 Army Good Conduct Medal. 1 National Defense
service Medal. 1 Afghanistan Campaign Medal. 1 Global War On Terrorism Medal. 1 Army Service Ribbon. 2 Overseas
Ribbons. 1 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal.
Maintained 100% accountability of a large section of issued equipment worth over $10,000 during an overseas
deployments. Saved previous unit over $400,000 in phone bills by personally calling and disconnecting 2,500 land lines.
EXPERIENCE
US ARMY
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Senior Cable System Installer Maintainer 12/2013 to 10/2015
Responsible for installation and retrograde of the Local Area Network infrastructure supporting more the 1,500 users
while working as an Outside Plant (OSP) technician. Ensured the maintenance and accountability of all Fiber optic and
copper cabling throughout the Forward Operating Base Shank in Afghanistan. Performed tests on cable communication
systems to ensure system quality. Tests circuits/ groups to detect, locate, and repair line faults. Responsible for the health,
welfare, and professional development for 3 soldiers.
US ARMY
Honolulu, HI
Cable System Installer Maintainer (25L) 12/2010 to 12/2013

2. Worked as a Telephone Control Officer on Fort Shafter, HI. Managed the entire section while also working hand-in-hand
with the Help desk providing excellent customer service to install, repair, move, and maintain Category 5/6 (CAT 5, CAT
6), phone lines, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phones. Managed a cellular contract and issued out Government
cell phones, Blackberries, and portable WIFI hotspots. Traveled to Osaka, Japan and Daegu, Korea in support of missions
working alongside our Japanese and Korean counterparts. Lead, trained, and mentored Soldiers to have the knowledge
and be helpful with customers and arising issues.
WINN DIXIE
High Springs, FL
Cashier/ Bagger 05/2007 to 05/2010
Responsible for providing outstanding customer service while operating a register. Handles large amounts of money
without coming up short. Used knowledge to assist customers by showing where items were. Assisted customers with
groceries if assistance was needed.
EDUCATION
3M CERTIFICATION 2014
Basic Installers Course (BIC), Fort Huachuca, AZ, United States
2013
Primary Leadership Development Course, Honolulu, HI, United States
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2010
Fort White high School, Fort white, FL, United States