John Merida has over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, IT, and project management. He currently works as a project manager and lead technician for Metro City Solutions, where he oversees field operations and quality assurance. Previously, he held roles such as vice president of operations, field technician, staff sergeant, and corporal where he gained experience in areas like sales, marketing, team building, and technical training. He has an associate's degree in general studies with a concentration in electronics and certifications in linemen pole climbing and BICSI.

1. 418 Bamboo Lane # A, L.A, CA 90012
m. (310) 849-2799
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John Merida
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A seasoned professional with practical technical and management experience.
Solid understanding of a diverse range of business management, including
market analysis, sales, marketing, team-building, and quality assurance.
Demonstrate ability to select, train, and retain self-motivated, customer-
orientated employees. Very energetic, goal oriented, diverse, determined, high
integrity, and welcomes challenging task with no supervision.
Experience
2010-Present METRO CITY SOLUTIONS, LLC. LOS ANGELES, CA
PROJECT MANAGER / LEAD TECH
• Field operations and quality assurance
• Experience in the field of Telecom/Data, CCTV, CTV, A/V, Alarm, Access
Controls, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi Access Points and Infrastructure
• Design, Install, Repair and implement Data, Voice and A/V solutions for
Commercial and Industrial
2011-2013 P/T LMS WINGS, LLC. INGELWOOD, CA
V.P. OPERATIONS (Resigned)
• Managed Six (6) restaurant location for technical and operational support
• IT support for POS systems and control of data and inventory database
• Implemented policies and training courses for new recruits
2000-2010 F/T PACIFIC BELL / AT&T BEVERLY HILLS, CA
FIELD TECHNICIAN (Retired after 10yr of Service)
• Field operations and management of telecom crew of 50 technicians
• Doubled division productivity and technical training for new recruits
• Linemen, Installation and Repairs for Telecom/Data/LAN/WAN
2000-2006 P/T U.S ARMY RESERVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA
STAFF SERGEANT (E-6) INFORMATION SYSTEMS (End of Service)
• Telecom/Data system integration and Telecom Logistical technician
• Team Leader and Command Communication Center third in Command
1997-2000 F/T U.S MARINE CORP SAN DIEGO, CA
CORPORAL (End of Service)
• Telecom/RF technician and Battalion Communication Support
EDUCATION
2007-2010 LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE L.A, CA
A.A in General Studies with concentration in Electronics
D.O.D. College of information Technology – Diploma
Pacific Bell – Certification Linemen Pole Climbing / BICSI
SKILLS
Operation Iraqi/Afghanistan Campaign Medals, productive under high pressure,
technical troubleshooter, crisis management, team-leader, and project
management.
“There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure-“ Collin Powell