Summary
Professional technician with **+ years experience in business
telecommunication systems. Strengths in organization, written and oral
communication, technology, project management, critical thinking,
troubleshooting, problem analysis and resolution, customer service, and
personnel management/training skills. Effectively handle all aspects of
client relations.
Professional Experience
Southeastern Communications Services Inc. Knoxville, TN (8-2004 to 5-2009)
Services Group Inc., Knoxville, TN (7-2003 to 8-2004)
Ideacom Technologies, Knoxville, TN (6-97 to 7-2003)
. Planned layout and installation of voice/data communications
equipment.
. Determined viability of site through observation, and discussed site
location and construction requirements with customer.
. Climbed poles and ladders; constructed pole, roof mounted, and
reinforcements; to enable equipment installation.
. Dug holes and trenches when needed for cable Installation.
. Measured, cut, spliced, connected, soldered, and installed wires and
cables.
. Assembled and installed communication equipment, such as voice/data
communication lines and equipment and computer systems.
. Tested installed equipment for conformance to specifications, using
test equipment.
. Evaluated quality of performance of installed equipment by observance
and using test
Equipment.
. Adjusted and modified equipment in accordance with customer request
and to enhance performance of equipment.
. Answered customers' inquiries and complaints.
. Demonstrated equipment and instructed customer in use of equipment.
. Assisted users, and gave training in installed systems and programs.
. Repaired, replaced, and adjusted defective components.
. Disassembled equipment to adjust, repair, and replace parts, using
hand tools.
. Reviewed work ordered, building permits, manufacturer's instructions,
and ordinances to move, change, install, repair, and remove
communication equipment.
. Performed routine maintenance on equipment, which includes adjustment,
repair, and painting.
. Performed hardware and software support and installation.
. Diagnosed hardware problems with modems, printers, cables, or
telephones.
. Performed in-house repair of computer systems and related equipment by
removing and replacing components or reconfiguring and restoring
systems.
. Performed troubleshooting of computer systems and related equipment.
. Performed software and mechanical upgrades.
. Performed network integration and system tests.
. Performed in-house setup of computer systems and related equipment.
. Knowledgeable in computer software, hardware and procedures.
. Diagnosed hardware failure, user errors.
. Skilled in building PC's.
. Diagnosed application errors and network connectivity problems.
. Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve hardware and
software conflicts.
. Replaced and upgraded motherboards, CD-ROMs, and hard drives.
. Setup computer systems and related equipment. Instructed users on the
use of equipment, software, and manuals.
. Skilled at diagnosing and repairing personal computers.
. Provided software and hardware training either on-site or in off-site
classroom.
. Provided technical support of cross-connected multi-platform network
systems.
. Cleaned and maintained tools, test equipment, and motor vehicle.
Education/Training
NEC SV8100 Advanced Live Certification 2008
NEC SV8100 Migration Certification 2008
NEC IP Prerequisite v1.0 2008
Panasonic Introduction to IP Networking Concepts 2008
NEC Electra Elite IPK II In-Mail Certification 2007
NEC Electra Elite IPK II IP Telephony R2.0 Certification 2007
NEC Electra Elite IPK II Advanced R2.0 Certification 2007
NEC Electra Elite IPK II Basic R2.0 Certification 2007
NEC Electra Elite IPK II IP Telephony Certification 2006
NEC Electra Elite IPK II Advanced Certification 2006
NEC Electra Elite IPK II Basic Certification 2006
NEC NEAX Mail AD-64 Certification 2006
NEC NEAX Mail AD-40 Certification 2006
NEC NEAX Mail AD-8 Certification 2006
NEC NEAX Mail Certification 2006
NEC Electra Elite IPK Advanced Certification 2005
NEC Electra Elite Advanced Certification 2005
NEC Electra Elite IPK Basic Certification 2005
NEC Electra Elite Basic Certification 2005
ESI IVX IP Series Certification 2004
ESI IVX E-Class Certification 2004
ESI IVX S-Class Certification 2004
ESI IVX C-Class Certification 2004
NEC 2000 IPS-DM R6.2 CDM Update Certification 2003
NEC 2000 IPS TDM Certification 2003
NEC 2000 IVS2 Basic Certification 2003
NEC 2000 Basic Certification 2003
Vodavi Mach 1, Plus 2, Plus 3, Plus 4 and XTS Certification 2001
Executone Infostar Voice Processing System Certification 1999
Executone Medley Certification 1999
Executone Eclipse Accelerated Certification 1998
Attended Central Carolina Technical College (Computer Science) (93-94)