Valentine Ominiabohs
**** ****** ***** *****, *******, Md. 20735 abhwbi@r.postjobfree.com Tel: 301-***-****
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated individual with ambition to succeed in any environment. I am seeking a permanent position
where I can develop, learn and apply my 11 years of experience in installation of telecoms operations,
maintenance, troubleshooting cable/fiber termination PBX Operations and direct customer relations. My drive
and commitment is to help the company achieve its goal and objectives.
Work Experience
Telecommunication Specialist
(Jun 2006 - Feb 2010)
COMM-WORKS Inc., Chantilly, VA.
Provided on site support for Social Security Administration (SSA-ODAR) Headquarters in Falls church
VA.
Perform installations, Upgrades, Troubleshoot, monitor and maintained PBX and Voice Mail Systems
Network Connection, LAN printers/and Desk Top Printers, Scanners, Patching, Router Configuration.
Identify, analyzing and resolving numerous complex system problems (Independently in most cases).
Resolved technical issues such as; Network connection, LAN printers/and Desk Top Printers, Scanners,
Patching, Router Configuration.
Worked with LAN/WAN team in developing strategies during Adds, Moves, Changes and Upgrades
Developed and maintained a tracking system for user requests.
Install and maintained new and existing hardware, software, Fujitsu PBX digital upgrades.
Programmed, maintained, add, delete and modify Centigram Series 6.1 Voice mail systems.
Created and maintained user manuals for 1,200 Federal Employees for Telephone and Voice Mail set up.
Knowledge of SSA’s database.
Voice and Data Technician
(Apr 2004 - Jun 2006)
NET100/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Washington, DC
Provided support and maintenance to CISCO systems call manager.
Worked with LAN/WAN team in developing strategies during Adds, Moves, Changes and Upgrades.
Performed installation of telecoms infrastructures and maintained digital cross connects.
Liaison with major telecoms vendors such as; ATT, Sprint and Verizon.
Upgrade Troubleshoot, Monitor and maintained cable Patch Panels
Supported and provided services to customer`s technical requirements.
Knowledge of IMF’s Telephone Database
Technician
(Jan 2001 - Apr 2004)
Genesis Technologies Inc., Columbia, Md.
Installed cabling and fiber optics for the Pentagon Renovation Project.
Upgrade Troubleshoot, Monitor and maintained cable Patch Panels
Installed racks, Panduit’s, fire stops, terminated, and tested cables ensuring compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA
standards.
Performed new and existing hardware configurations, adds, moves, and upgrades during office moves.
Identify cabling and labeling of existing network
Knowledge of Pentagon Staff’s Telephone Database
Telecommunication Specialist
(Mar 1999 - Jan 2001)
Global Crossing Inc., Herndon, VA
Installed telecommunication devices such as; Network Interface cards and digital cross connects.
Maintained and monitored: T1, DS-1, and DS-3 Transmissions systems.
Provided assistance to customers in defining and implementing ACD applications.
Programmed features on telephones using the PBX systems.
Identify cabling and labeling of existing network
Assisted with installation and configuration of routers and modems.
Installed racks, Panduit’s, fire stops, terminated, and tested cables ensuring compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA
standards.
Knowledge of Global Crossing Staff’s Telephone Database
Education
Building Industries Construction Installation ( BICSI) Certification
(Jan, 2001 - Feb, 2001)
BICSI Level 2
Certification ORTHRONICS CAT 6,
(May, 2001 - May, 2001)
Installation Certificate
F9600 Certificate
Fujitsu Business Communication Services (FBCS), PHOENIX, AZ.
(Nov, 1998 - Nov, 1998)
F9600 Installation/Maintenance Certificate
SERIES6 MODEL 70/120 Installation and Maintenance (IM)
Bay point Innovation, MIAMI,FL.
(Jan, 1999 - Jan, 1999)
Bay point Innovation Series 70/120 Model Certificate
Bachelor of Arts
University of Benin, Benin-Nigeria
(Sep, 1979 - May, 1983)
GPA 3.0 BA History
Skills
• Advanced experience; as a Telecom Technician, in installing of Fiber optics, Cat6 cabling and
infrastructures.
• Telecom maintenance and installations
• Advance Proficient with PBX Switches.
• Experience with MS Windows, Word and Excel.
• Advanced familiarity with it Trunks, T1 and PRI`s.
• Strong knowledge in Digital cross connects.
• Experience in Centigram programming and maintenance.
• Trouble-shooting PA systems.
• Ability to use tools and test equipment tools, troubleshoot, identify and remedy network issues and
maintenance.
• Experience in the application and deployment of the following; VOIP, ADSL, ISDN, T-Line,
SONET, VLAN, RS-232, and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Standards and compliance with BICSI, TDMM, LAN.
• Knowledge with cutover schedules.
• Knowledge of fire stopping, Avaya, Panduit’s CISCO and Amp equipment.
• Posses’ in-depth experience with Microsoft Internet Information Server, Windows2000-2007,
Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; orally and written.
References
Reginald Warner – Management Analyst, SSA Headquarters. 703-***-****
Jean Baptiste Michel - Telecommunication Specialist, SSA Headquarters. 703 -605-8609
Jackie Berry – Management Analyst, SSA Headquarters. 703 -605 -7792
Frank Morris – Network Manager Comm/Works Chantilly VA. 1-202-***-****
Achievements
• As a contract Telecommunication Specialist for the Social Security Administration (SSA-ODAR), I
served as the principal telecommunication expert for more than 1,200 users. My expertise has been
recognized as very valuable to our customers problems, issues, expectations, design, install, integrate
maintain, troubleshoot computer hardware, software, renovations and office equipments.
• Installed telephone network in the New Annex building adjacent to the Headquarters building.
• Completed telecommunication adds, moves and changes to the New Nation Hearing Center (NHC)
• Retrofit cable and telecom from headquarters building to Sky 1 and 2 building of SSA’s.
• Completed installation of telephone and network during renovations in the Headquarters Building
SSA.