David Colyer
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Summary
. Telecommunication Professional with over 20 years of experience
in the telephony industry, analyzing and solving complex telecommunications
Central office and business equipment phone systems.
. Eight years of experience with Frame-Relay installation and
Maintenance.
. Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 network escalation support on all
network devices like Cisco 2600 and 3500 Series Routers, Cisco 4000 and
6500 series Catalysts switch.
. Managed local area network, and communications connections to
remote locations, supporting swift and positive resolutions.
. Worked in fast-paced, high-pressured positions, demonstrating the
ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality
customer service.
Education
DeVry University, Chicago, IL 1974
A.A., Electronics
Training
Cisco Training, Global Knowledge - Rosemont, IL 1999 to 2001.
Completed and received certificates for the following:
. Implementing Ciscoworks for LAN/Wan
. Introduction to Cisco Networking
. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
Skills
. Cisco Router, Switches, and Hubs Configuration and
Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting ISDN / T1 Lines
. Frame Relay Networking Wide Area and Local Area
Networks Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
. Cisco IOS, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, FTP, TELNET, DNS, NFS,
DHCP, MPLS, DNS, VPN, SONET, OC3, Frame Relay, SNMP, DSL.
Experience
Vital Network System, Chicago,
IL
2008 to 2008
Field Engineer
. Responsibilities included installations and maintenance of
LAN/WAN for McDonald's, Star Bucks, and Red Roof Inn.
. Debug and troubleshoot protocols and application services on LAN
such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, FTP, TELNET, DNS, NFS, and DHCP.
. On-Call 24x7 and cover an area of 200 mile radius.
SBC, Chicago,
IL
2001 to 2005
Network Engineer
. Installed, Configured, and performed maintenance activities on
Cisco products.
. Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 network escalation support on all
network devices like Cisco 2600 and 3500 Series Routers, Cisco 4000 and
6500 series Catalysts switch.
. Managed wide area and local network.
. Test and troubleshoot Ds0, Ds1 and Ds3 and Frame-Relay Network.
. Install and perform maintenance activities on Cisco low and
medium end products.
. Troubleshoot sub rate, ds1, ds3 and frame relay transport.
. Configured and maintained Cisco routers 2811, 3725 in MPLS
for Mercantile National Bank frame-relay network.
. Configured Cisco firewalls, successfully completing all projects
on time.
. Managed local area network, and communications connections to
remote locations, supporting swift and positive resolutions.
Ameritech, Arlington Hts, IL
1999 to 2001
Team Leader
. Provided assistance to customers in an efficient and friendly
manner.
. Worked in fast-paced, high-pressured positions, demonstrating the
ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality
customer service.
. Prepared and presented daily status reports to senior management.
Ameritech, Arlington Hts, IL
1996 to 1999
Customer Data Maintenance Manager
. Maintained Remedy trouble-ticket system to record and track user
calls, complied status reports, maintenance records of chronic troubles
in call center environment.
. Handled escalated network-wide outages issues.
. Reported on common problems and complaints, escalating network-
wide troubles to Lead Technician.
. Managed frame-relay networks about 200 customers covering a five
state region.
. Maintained and compiled status reports.
. Maintained maintenance records of chronic troubles and quality
assurance of contractual obligations.
. Managed local area network, servers, and communications
connections to remote locations.
. Utilized strong communication skills to interface daily with
coworkers and customers.
. Excellent initiative and strong work ethic.
Continental Bank, Chicago,
IL
1990 to 1995
Section Manager
. Managed clerical force in the lockbox remittances, securities
handling and corporate banking division.
. Evaluated performance for salary upgrades and promotions
AT&T, Chicago, IL
1987 to 1989
Facility Supervisor
. Implementation and coordination of Digital T1 facilities.
AT&T, Chicago, IL
1979 to 1987
Central Office Technician
. Provided technical and maintenance support for 4ESS switch, trunk
testing.