Robert Swaim has over 10 years of experience in various electrical, installation, and customer service roles. He started his own Christmas lighting company in 2010 where he and his team bring joy to families during the holidays. He has experience climbing cell towers, installing satellite equipment, working as an electrician's helper, and serving as a team lead in a warehouse setting. Robert is mechanically inclined, has great time management and customer service skills, and is certified in OSHA safety training, commercial driving, CPR/first aid, and tower rescue. He is looking to relocate for new opportunities.

1. Robert Swaim
Jonesborough, TN 37659
robbieweez1313@gmail.com - 4232928050
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner and Founder
Platinum Lighting - Tri-Cities, TN - November 2010 to Present
Responsibilities
I started a Christmas lighting company in 2010, We do commercial and industrial lights and on occasion we
will do resedential lights, we light trees, roof lines, and custom lighted garland and wreathes.
Accomplishments
My wife and I as well as my small crew of seasonal workers impact the lives of many family's bringing the joy
of a beautiful Christmas for the kids and all the family to enjoy.
Skills Used
Electrical skills- custom cords and timmers, Knowing how much power can overload a circuit, Ect.
People skills- The ability to handle customers problems and concerns wants and needs in a timely and
respectable manner.
scheduling, training, and other managerial tasks.
Electrians Helper
Acorn Electrical Specialist - Piney Flats, TN - October 2015 to January 2016
Responsibilities
Light and hard industrial electric work, wiring electrical panels, installing devices, new and rebuild electrical
work and conduit work. Assisted in control work for the VA Hospital in North Carolina along side Justin Elder
of ASI
Skills Used
Tradesman ship, all around neat electrical work, mastered the use of all hand tools and power tools, ability to
trace electrical circuit's as well as basic conduit bending and installation skills, and I also did lots of control work.
Tower Climber
Contract Labor for At&t - Dallas, TX - May 2014 to April 2015
Responsibilities
Climbing 300 to 400 ft. Cell towers, hoisting up equipment and using pulley systems, downloading technology
as well as using advanced computer software. Usage of large and small commercial tools and the knowledge
of many different types of knotts and saftey sweeps and site walks.
Accomplishments
Quickly mastered new tasks
Accomplished jobs without direct supervision
Projected quality workmanship

2. Skills Used
Tying knots, working with climbing gear, tower signal and satellite's, and the use of general tools.
Team Lead
Dallas Morning News Warehouse - Dallas, TX - March 2012 to April 2013
Responsibilities
I was responsible for scheduling each temporary employee for each shift as well as training each new
temporary employee, I was responsible for leading each employee to there station and making sure they run
the press or machine correctly and effectively and functioned daily as team leader.
Accomplishments
I started as a fork lift driver and worked my way to a lead position, I was selected above my peers for the lead
position. Maintained lead position until company was downsizing.
Skills Used
Packaging , shipping, management skills including training and terminating employees who weren't functioning
at skill level, and tactfully executed management descions.
Direct Tv installation
Contract Labor - Waxahachie, TX - January 2009 to 2011
Responsibilities
Sales and installation of direct tv, Contract labor and self employment
Accomplishments
High customer satisfaction, Approachable demeanor to customers, Provided customer service without direct
supervision and consistently met employer quota.
Skills Used
Installed residential satellite with necessary equipment. Personal sales, provided troubleshooting in a
residential setting
EDUCATION
Basics in basics
Navarro college - Dallas, TX
2009 to 2010
High School Diploma in HIstory
Waxahachie High - Waxahachie, TX
1989 to 2007
Basic CDL in truck driving
Stephens Transport - Dallas, TX
2010
SKILLS
Mechanically inclined, effective time management, great customer service and management experience

3. CERTIFICATIONS
ocea 10-30
August 2010 to Present
Ocea saftey training. 10, 20, and 30 hour complete and up to date.
Class A CDL
April 2010 to December 2016
Basic class A commercial drivers license
CPR & First Aid
April 2010 to February 2020
CPR & first aid rescue training certification
Aldo RF saftey training
May 2010 to Present
RF signals and saftey training certification.
comp tower rescue training
June 2010 to Present
This certification is for tower rescue and first aid. given to me by sprint and the state of Virginia.
GROUPS
Tower Climbers of America
November 2010 to Present
Elite group of certified tower technicians. Brethren of communications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I am Osha 10 and 20 hr. Certified, I am aldo RF signal &saftey certified, I'm a certified climber and rescue card
holder. I also have CPR and many other basic saftey field certifications. All valid.