DEBORAH L. PAPPAS
** ***** ****** • Leominster, Massachusetts 01453
978-***-**** • *******@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly skilled telecommunications professional with over 20 years of communications testing
experience. Extensive troubleshooting experience and versed in a wide range of communications
hardware. Talented systems administrator with intricate knowledge of telecommunications design
and configuration. Versed in T1, data circuit, and ISDN line testing focused on problem resolution
and customer satisfaction.
Telecommunications Administrator • Hardware Configuration Professional • Testing Technician
Central Office Technician • Troubleshooting Specialist
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Operating Systems: Windows 7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Protocols: IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.2/802.3 Ethernet
Software: MS Office/Outlook, Norton Systems Works, Norton Ghost, Win VNC, VPN, McAfee
v7.0/7.1/8.0, MS System Management Server, Citrix Desktop MetaFrame & Management Console,
MetaFrame Presentation Server, Net Op Remote Control, Go to Assist
Hardware: Install & configure local/network printers, modems, network interface cards, and drives
Ancillary Areas: Network Optimization, Diagnostic Tools, Memory Management and Active Directory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLEXTRONICS, Marlboro, Massachusetts • Summer 2010
Worked in Verizon Wireless Retail Store
Performed troubleshooting, repairing, updating software, and testing. Handled telephone and
accessory sales, instructed customers on use of equipment, as well as features. Provided the
highest level of customer service and addressed questions and concerns
VERIZON, Framingham, Massachusetts • 1998-2001
Large telecommunications provider offering T1, T3, and fiber optic cable capabilities to both
business customers and individual clients.
Central Office Technician: Tested, maintained, and implemented repairs on T1 lines, data circuits,
and ISDN lines. Provided troubleshooting for major business and account lines, ascertaining
problem areas by utilizing various techniques. Provided Technical Support to business as well as
residential customers. Assisted outside technicians, vendors, and internal departments to identify
and repair problems with telecommunications systems. Escalation only after
all other resources of testing have been used. Dispatching outside technicians.
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DEBORAH L. PAPPAS
35 Green Street • Leominster, Massachusetts 01453
978-***-**** • *******@***.***
BELL ATLANTIC, Marlboro, Massachusetts • 1995-1998
Large telecommunications provider servicing both business and individual customers worldwide.
Translation Administrator: Installed and serviced Centrex systems in large business applications.
Provided troubleshooting and customer support for all installed systems and loaded software needed
to provide fully functioning communications for each company. Repaired or replaced all defective or
malfunctioning equipment and worked with clients to achieve superior system configuration quality.
Working in a Call Center servicing the needs of the customer.
NYNEX, Marlboro, Massachusetts • 1984-1995
Telecommunications provider servicing business clients and private customers.
Maintenance Administrator: Worked in a call center, Tested residential, business, and municipal
communications equipment to assure proper function from trouble reports received directly from
customers. Analyzed testing results and suggested repair technique. Dispatched outside Technicians
from testing performed on customer equipment, business and residential lines, circuits, alarms, etc.
Checking software for proper translations of line. Developed rapport with customers to gain details
on the results of the repairs and provide further troubleshooting advice.
EDUCATION
In Progress: Associate of Arts – Applied Information Technology
Pace University Online, New York, New York
Master of Science –
Anna Maria College, Paxton, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice
Anna Maria College, Paxton, Massachusetts
Alpha Phi Sigma-Phi Delta
Associate of Arts – Paralegal
Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts