William C Ciccone
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Home: 757-***-****
Cell: 757-***-****
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Career Objective
To secure a challenging position in the Telecommunications Industry with the
opportunity to advance based on job performance and knowledge.
Professional Experience Summary
25 Years Extensive Telecommunications experience. To include customer service,
installation & maintenance of ISDN, Fiber Optics, CAT 5 cable plants and wire/ T-1
circuits, Blueprint reading and ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-A standards. While with the
B.A.C.C.S.I organization and Verizon Communications I have performed duties in
residential I&M, Video, Small Business & Enhanced Services. Supervise, organize
materials and train entry level technicians on a routine basis. Worked on Verizons new
FiOS Service and coordinated the first Residential FiOS install in the city of Virginia
Beach. While serving in the US Army I maintained a SECRET Security Clearance and
maintained and operated all Comsec/Crypto Equipment. I also maintained all Crypto
paper work to include transporting CEOI/SOI to and from certain locations.
Work History
Verizon Communications Aug 1998 -Present
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Position includes installation and repair of outside Plant copper lines and Fiber Lines.
Installation and Maintenance of Residential and Business lines to include the new
Verizon FiOS service. Work with CAT 5 and CAT 5e, Fiber Optic and Coax Lines.
Using test equipment to troubleshoot and repair defective lines to ensure customer
satisfaction. Plan and coordinate installations of Residential and Business establishments.
Bell Atlantic Communications Aug 1996 - Aug 1998
And Construction Services, Inc.
Multi-Media Technician (BWS Enhanced Services)
Position includes installation & repair of CAT 5, Fiber Optics, ISDN, Patch Panels,
numerous types of telephone systems. Assigned as Lead Technician to perform site
surveys & supervise coordination of job. I was assigned to the City of Virginia Beach,
working directly with City Information & Technology representatives on
Telecommunication issues & concerns. Was BICSI Qualified. Installed, Tested and
Maintained Secure Fiber Optics that interconnected all Municipal Buildings in the City.
Charter Communications March 1995 - August 1996
Lincolnton, NC / Erwin, NC
Service Technician
Position included troubleshooting service calls, repairing faulty cable lines, adjusting
amplifiers & line extenders to ensure quality pictures to customers, upgrades &
downgrades in service, disconnects & reconnects to include non-pay disconnects,
collections of non-pay accounts. Balancing System using correct Pads & Equalizers to
compensate for spacing. Splicing cut trunk & feeder lines, detecting & repairing AC &
RFD shorts. Worked directly with the satellites & all receiving equipment at the
Headend.
Communications Sqt. March 1991 - Dec. 1994
U.S. Army, Ft. Bliss, TX / Ft. Lewis, WA
Managed, supervised and looked out for the welfare of sixteen personnel. Maintained
Communications shop valued at approximately $1,700,000. Managed telephony
operations & repair for West side of Ft. Lewis 1993-1995. Received awards for
exceptional leadership skills & accountability. Maintained SECRET Security Clearance
and held the position of Crypto NCO.
Communications Chief 1988 - 1991
U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, WA
Managed the overall operation of the communication section including seven
personnel & communication equipment valued at $900,000. Managed, supervised,
trained and briefed higher management on communications issues. Performed duties
above level of position. Led communications shop to a 100% rating during an
unannounced inspection by Corps Headquarters. Maintained a high standard of shop
morale & respect within the organization. Maintained SECRET Security Clearance and
was in charge of all Comsec/Crypto equipment and paperwork.
Communications Chief 1986 - 1988
U.S. Army, Wuerzberg, Germany
Responsible & accountable for $600,000 in communication equipment. Daily
maintenance & services and numerous inspections. I was the only communications
member assigned to unit, therefore operating all communications aspects under no
direct supervision. Brought shop to high state of readiness & passed high level
inspection with a 98% in first four months of arrival. This was the first time in four years
shop had passed any type of inspection. Maintained SECRET Security Clearance and was
in charge of all Comsec/Crypto Equipment and Paperwork associated with my Unit.
Transported Highly Secret information in a Foreign Country weekly.
Education
Fiber Optic Training (Verizon FiOS) Sept. 2006
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Jan. 2002
BICSI Technician Course, Feb. 1999
BICSI Installer Course, Aug. 1998
ISDN-Basic, May 1998
Small Business Training, Odenton, Maryland 1998
Digital Video Training, Norfolk, VA 1996
Telephony School, Odenton, Maryland 1996
Technician 1,2, 3 CATV 94-96
Primary Leadership Development Course 1990
U.S. Army Signal School (31K Combat Signaler) Mar 1986
U.S. Army Basic Training Nov. 1985
Alexander Central High School Graduate May 31st 1985