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Edward A. Kimmel Resume


Security Industry

   I consider myself a Security Industry professional. I have enjoyed a career in the Security Industry for over 35 years. I have held management positions as well as working in the field servicing and installing security, fire, CCTV and access control systems for over 25 years. I also have over 12 years experience as a Technical Advisor working in a national call center assisting customers and co-workers resolve technical issues and upgrade existing systems. I am familiar with newer interactive home automation security systems that use the Alarm.com and Honeywell Total Connect platforms. I try to stay current with the NFPA, NBFAA, UL and Universal Builder Codes as well as the Security Alarm Industry CP-01 False Alarm Reduction Standards.

Communciation Industry

   I started installing commercial telephone systems just after the forced break up of AT&T. As POTS telephone service is being replaced with digital VoIP communications and internet broadband technologies, technicians also need a strong understanding of IP networking.
   My networking skills started with setting up a coaxial 10mb speed thin-net using RG-58 cable and 50 ohm terminators. Today I install hardwired networks using CAT 5e and CAT 6 cable following BICSI installation standards to insure network speeds up to 1gb. I can set up a network router to forward ports to a specific local network IP address to allow remote access to DVR or NVR. Although I am not BICSI or Cisco certified, network cabling systems that I had installed have passed BICSI wiring certification tests.

Computer Industry

   I can assemble a PC from parts and install and configure the operating system. I am familiar with older DOS operating systems and Microsoft® Windows versions from Windows® 3.1 to Windows® 11. I am also familiar with Debian, CentOS and Fedora Linux operating systems. I can configure Linux to be a Desktop Computer, Web Hosting Server or a Network File Server. I can also configure Windows® IIS web server.

Web Hosting

   I can design static HTML web sites and pages. I currently design dynamic web sites using PHP & CSS scripting. I can configure a Microsoft® IIS web server with PHP to be used as a local development web server. I build and configure a Linux production servers consisting of an Apache web server, DNS server, mail server, and MySQL server. I create web sites that use a PHP scripting engine to deliver dymanic content in HTML5 and CSS3. I also install and configure WordPress content managing system (CMS) to host web sites. I also design custom WordPress themes and plugins. I always try to keep my coding well documented and neat.

Web Sites I Designed and Host

PHP Scripting Engine: Personal Web Site of Edward Kimmel
PHP Scripting Engine: B&B Helping Hands, LLC
PHP Scripting Engine: Alpha & Omega of Redstone Twp. Senior High School
WordPress Custom Theme: Laurel Hosting
WordPress Free Theme: The Allies Band

Media Production

   I can develop various types of media productions such as DVD, Blu-ray or Streaming MP4 files. Together with Ray Dragza I produced a documentary about the Redstone Township Senior High School for a couple of their class reunions. Ray was proud of his alma mater high school and saddened when his district was forced to merge with the Brownsville school district. The building eventually was demolished and no longer exists. Ray wrote the various story lines for each class, produced hand drawn illustrations and narrated the documentary. I recorded his monologue, edited and enhanced his hand drawn illustrations digitally, scanned and edited various year book images and produced the documentary into a DVD or Blu-ray souvenir he sold to his fellow alumni. See the link above to view these productions. Using this documentary as an example, I can produce and publish any type of advertising media or training media.

Professional Skills
  • Installation and repair for residential and commercial security, fire, CCTV and access control systems.
  • Taught several classes for customer service reps on DSC security systems.
  • Familiar with Alarm.com and Honeywell Total Connect interactive Security systems
  • High level of computer literacy using Microsoft® Word and Excel including web site design, PHP and Perl scripting.
  • Experienced with installing, setting up and maintaining hardwired or wireless computer networks.
  • Can install Linux OS and configure a server for web hosting, DNS, MySQL and file sharing.
  • Independent learner.
  • Works well both individually and in team environments.
  • Stays current with NFPA, NBFAA, UL, Universal Builder Codes and HIPAA rules and regulations.


Work Experience

Health Direct Pharmacy Services
HIPAA Certified Pharmacy Driver

9/2018 to Present
Latrobe, PA

  • My primary responsibility is a long-haul driver who transports packaged pharmaceutical inventory between Health Direct branches located in Latrobe, Washington and Berwick. I also deliver pharmaceutical prescriptions to long term care institutions and nursing homes.


Specialty Pharmacy Services, LLC
HIPAA Certified Pharmacy Driver

2/2018 to 9/2018
Mt. Pleasant, PA

  • I delivered pharmaceutical prescriptions to institutions and residences.


Select Security
Installation and Service Repair

1/2017 to 12/2017
Center Twp., PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, IP and Analog HD CCTV cameras with NVR/DVR recorders and Access Control Systems. Accessed system control panels remotely to change programming, access codes, schedules and event histories.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.


George M. Brobeck Co. Inc (Brobeck Systems)
Installation and Service Repair, Sales

10/2016 to 1/2017
Center Twp., PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, IP and Analog HD CCTV cameras with NVR/DVR recorders and Access Control Systems. Accessed system control panels remotely to change programming, access codes, schedules and event histories.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Sold new and upgraded existing systems.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.


Guardian Protection Services Inc
Corporate Technical Support Team
Customer Service Technical Support Team

2/2004 to 9/2016
Warrendale, PA

  • Was hired into the corporate Tech Support Team assisting Guardian's and sub-contractor technicians in the field. I would also perform remote programming for various types of systems to correct programming errors, upload a copy of the control panel's programming of newly installed systems or when a technician made changes to programming on site. Also uploaded control panel event histories to assist in troubleshooting.
  • Transfered into the Customer Service Technical Support Team assisting approximately 200 customer service reps at Guardian’s corporate headquarters and the remote Phoenix Customer Service call centers. I would assist the call center reps how to assist the customer resolve issues or work directly with the customer.
  • I assisted technicians, customer service reps and customers with various system types including Honeywell, Interlogix, 2 Gig, DSC, Napco, and Radionics.
  • Reviewed and trouble shot issues with both Alarm.com and Honeywell Total Connect home automation installations including Z-Wave devices and IP Cameras. Assisted customers learn how to install and use the smart phone apps or how to use the web based user interface for computer browsers.
  • Helped develop written literature to assist customer service reps better understand the products that Guardian sells.
  • Assisted other departments and branch offices resolve technical concerns.


Greiner Security Systems Inc
Installation and Service Repair

6/1999 to 2/2004
Greensburg, PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control Systems, Intercom and Audio Distribution Systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Designed many of the systems that we installed working directly with commercial customers.


George M. Brobeck Co. Inc (Brobeck Systems)
Installation and Service Repair

9/1992 to 6/1999
Center Twp., PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control Systems and Intercom Systems.
  • Installed and serviced commercial Hybrid Comdial and Vodavi KSU Telephone systems.
  • Installed and serviced residential Home Theater 5.1 Surround Systems and Audio Distribution Systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Attended various training seminars at Cedia '97 Expo in Atlantic, Ga.


Anything Wood Products
Wood Craftsman

6/1992 to 8/1992
Scottdale, PA

  • Constructed high quality wooden doors for local hardware and home centers.
  • All phases of wood working from ruff cut to finished product.
  • Set up and used wood plainers, jointer, table saw, band saw, table router, belt sanders, and special glue joint jigs.


Greiner Security Systems Inc
Installation and Service Repair
Central Station Dispatcher and Management
Service Manager

1/1990 to 5/1992
Greensburg, PA

  • Installed commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control Systems, and residential Music and Intercom Systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Assisted in the proper setup and configuration the MicroKey Central Station automation system for the Radionics D6500 and ITI CS-4000 alarm receivers.
  • Worked as a Central Station Dispatcher and Manager.
  • Worked as the Service Department Installation and Service Manager.


A-Tek Scientific
Sub-Contract Security and Fire Alarm Installations
Designed and Sold Alarm Systems

11/1988 to 12/1989
Uniontown, PA

  • Owner / Operator of a Partnership.
  • Sub-contracted installation of commercial and residential Security, Fire Alarms and CCTV systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Designed and sold residential and commercial security and fire alarm systems.


Alarm Monitoring of Uniontown
General Manager
Technical Trainer
Designed and Sold Alarm Systems

10/1986 to 11/1988
Uniontown, PA

  • Started the Alarm Sales and Service Department for the company.
  • Decided which products the company would sale.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Designed and sold residential and commercial security and fire alarm systems.
  • Trained owner's son how to sale, install and service alarm systems.


Eastern Security
Installation and System Repair
Technical Trainer

11/1984 to 9/1986
Uniontown, PA

  • Installed commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms, CCTV, and residential Music and Intercom Systems.
  • Installed and serviced 1A2 Key Telephone Systems for a local tri-state home center chain.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Trained new employees how to install and service alarm systems.


Protective Security
Installation and System Repair

4/1984 to 11/1984
Uniontown, PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms Systems.
  • Serviced commercial CCTV Systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Trained new employees how to install and service alarm systems.


Telephone System And Supply
Installation and System Repair

2/1984 to 11/1984
Uniontown, PA

  • Was trained to install and service 1A2 and Tie Key Telephone Systems.
  • Worked as a part time job in evenings and weekends.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Trained new employees how to install and service 1A2 Key Telephone systems.


Allegheny Teleconn Systems
Installation and System Repair

8/1981 to 4/1984
Uniontown, PA

  • Installed and serviced commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms Systems.
  • Installed and serviced commercial CCTV Systems.
  • Worked as job foreman.
  • Provide on call coverage as needed.
  • Trained new employees how to install and service alarm systems.


Belvetone Systems
System Installer

3/1978 to 11/1980
Connellsville, PA

  • Was trained to install commercial and residential Security and Fire Alarms Systems.


Education

Connellsvile Senior High School
High School Diploma

8/1974 to 6/1977
Connellesville, PA

Took classes in: Electric Shop, Machine Shop, Wood Shop, Mechanical Drawing, and Business Math.
Activities were Chess club



Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Completed 90% of the course

6/80
Cleveland, OH

Home study analog and digital electronics course with circuit bread boarding lab.



CEDIA Training Seminars
CEDIA Expo97

10/1997
Atlanta, GA

Attended various home automation and electronic industry related technology seminars.
CEDIA is the national organization of Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association.



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