Kevin E. Bennett
**** **** ****** ** **** (***) - 413- 0269
Owatonna, MN 55060 Work (630) - 391- 1652
Objective
At age Forty Four I have two major goals that I am working towards. The first of these goals is to
continue to expand my knowledge in the field of telecommunications, thereby increasing my value to the
company. My second goal is to provide a secure future for my family and our retirement.
Qualifications
My extensive training and experience began with 6 years in the United States Navy as an Electronic
Technician. I have continued both my education and job experience for an additional 20 years. The first
14 years focused in the area of electronics through training with several companies. The last twelve years
I have advanced my training through my employment with Tellabs Operations, Inc.; 8 1/2 years as a Field
Engineer and 3 1/2 years as a Sr. Network Engineer in the NAT group.
I achieved my CCNA in 2008 and my CCNP in June 2010. I’m currently working on my CCNA voice.
Work History
Tellabs Operations, Inc.
November 2006-Present
Sr. Network Engineer – The past 3 1/2 years I’ve been testing & turning up customer 7100 fiber optic
networks, trouble shooting problems, writing MOPs for inserting new nodes into fiber optic rings.
Several performance awards through Tellabs.
July 1998 – November 2006
Sr. Field Engineer (FSE 3) – For 8 1/2 years I was employed by Tellabs Operations, Inc. as a field
engineer located in Southern Minnesota. I work with Tellabs digital/optical cross connect systems, Tellabs
echo canceling & voice enhancement systems, optical transport & multiplexing and Tellabs voice over
cable systems.
August 1997 – July 1998
Sundstrand Aerospace – 4747 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL
Sr. Engineering Technician–This involved a wide range of electrical and mechanical tests and
troubleshooting. We were also asked to provide technical assistance, analyzing and resolving problems in
the construction and installation of electronic equipment.
April 1993 – August 1997 & Nov. 1993 – April 1996
Hydro-Line MFG. Co. – 4950 Marlin RD., Rockford, IL
Electronic Technician – Responsible for all CNC (Computerized Numerical Controls) and mechanical
repairs. This included preventative maintenance, electrical wiring and electronic troubleshooting.
January 1993 July 1993
Antel International – 4462 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL
Sales / Technical Support – On site sales and technical support for engineers in the mobile and paging
industry.
May 1990 – January 1993
Danfoss Electronics – 2995 Eastrock Dr., Rockford, IL
Service Technician – In house and on-location technician / technical support for component level repairs
of AC and DC remote controllers for motors ranging from 1/8 hp up to 300 hp.
September 1983 - September 1989
United States Navy
Electronic Technician
Awarded the Naval Achievement & 1 Letter of Commendation.
Education
I achieved my CCNA in 2008 and my CCNP in June 2010. I’m currently working on my CCNA voice.
Completed the Cisco QoS (Quality of Service) class at Inver Hills Community College.
1998 - Present
Tellabs Operations, Inc.
Work Experience:
Titan 5500 Digital Cross Connect System
2300 Cable span Voiceover cable products
Verity 3100 & 3600 Echo Cancellers
7100 Optical Transport System
Tellabs Basic Fiber Handling & Safety
Tellabs Advanced Fiber Characterization
1990 – 1998
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
I was taking night classes for my EET (Electronic Engineering Technology) degree.
1983 – 1989
United States Navy, Electronic Technician
Completed Studies:
Basic Electricity and Electronics
Electronic Technician ”A” & “C” Schools
NATO Electronic Secure Voice School
KW – 7 Electronic Cryptographic School
May 1983
Graduated from Stillman Valley High school;
Stillman Valley, IL
Awards Received
2010 1Q Customer First Award.
November 2009 Standing Ovation Award.
2009 Q4 Transforming to Win Award.
2008 2Q CAP Award
Nov 2000 Special Recognition Award
US Navy Letter of Commendation Award
US Navy Achievement Award