Kristopher Hoots
Mocksville
Summary
Motivated self-learner that started from the ground up and operated a successful communications contracting business involving every facet of the communications and construction industries, hand picking and training a 28 man workforce while maintaining: business operations, new customer acquisition, project management, and fine tuning installation processes to achieve better quality and production.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Division Twenty Seven Cabling
06.2013 - Current
- In June of 2013, after several disagreements about company direction and work load, I made the decision to branch away from my business partner and work on a smaller scale with several key customers that I have serviced to the present.
- I work daily every aspect of cabling installation, AV/Multi-media installation, telephone system work, job bidding, billing, and every other task associated with construction site installations.
Owner/Vice President
Comtech Solutions Inc
Winston Salem
02.2002 - 05.2013
- I was let go from Long Communications in December 2001 due to a company buy out and closing of the structured cabling department.
- Having forged several corporate relationships I started a cabling installation company along with a business partner.
- We leveraged business that we had already been completing and embarked on an 11 year business adventure that we grew to 28 cabling technicians and 2 salesmen.
- My primary role was: business operations, new business acquisition, employee development, large cabling installation Project Management, safety compliance/OSHA requirements, and customer relations.
- Starting with 2 key corporate customers we grew to one of the largest cabling companies in the western region of NC doing business with: Lowes Companies, The Clearing House Bank, Wachovia, Pepsi Co, RMIC, National General Insurance and BE Aerospace to name a few.
Systems Technician
Long Communications Group
Winston-Salem
09.1997 - 12.2001
- I received on the job training as a Structured Cabling technician working primarily in the commercial installation of large scale voice/data cabling systems.
- I was responsible for Moves, Adds, Changes work orders and whole system installations for Wachovia Bank, Pepsi Bottling, and BB&T Bank.
- I coordinated directly with customer representatives for cabling needs and expectations and performed accordingly.
Crew Leader/Assistant Manager
Streetcars Carwash
Clemmons
01.1992 - 08.1997
- Starting during my sophomore year of high school, I worked afternoons and weekends washing cars and detailing.
- As I gained knowledge and became a reliable 'high-schooler' I was promoted to crew leader and then to assistant manager as I transitioned to full time once graduating High School.
- For 3 years as assistant manager I was responsible for opening and closing duties, employee hiring and training, labor adjustments pending work load, and general management duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School
Clemmons, NCSkills
- Self-Learner
- Production Output Mindset
- Customer Relationship Focused
- Mechanical knowledge
- Salesmanship
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Job bidding
References
- Jim Yancey, The Clearing House Bank, VP, Head of Corporate Real Estate and Mission Critical Infrastructure, Jim.yancey@theclearinghouse.org, 336-404-8264
- Damion Richardson, National General Insurance Corp, Facilities Operations Manager, Region One, Damion.Richardson@ngic.com, 336-930-2681
Activities
- Spending time in the shop working on various projects such as auto restoration, engine building, and racecar fabrication.
- Enjoy time at the beach or mountains, off-shore fishing, and river rafting.
Timeline
Owner
Division Twenty Seven Cabling
06.2013 - Current
Owner/Vice President
Comtech Solutions Inc
02.2002 - 05.2013
Systems Technician
Long Communications Group
09.1997 - 12.2001
Crew Leader/Assistant Manager
Streetcars Carwash
01.1992 - 08.1997
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School