Thomas J. Chester, RCDD, INST*
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Objective
To seek a position that will allow my years of experience designing low voltage technology infrastructures to maximize the creation of customers’ projects as well as to manage the operational functions for a growth-oriented company with proven ability to provide leadership to ensure results.
Experience
Operations Manager
January 1996 - Present Centratech, Newark, OH
Revised Lowe’s IT manual for new stores, including new metro market stores in New York, NY
Project management for telecommunication systems to include distribution centers up to 1.3 million square feet, retail, banks, schools, hospitals, and other businesses
Design and implementation of voice, data, paging, security and fire of thirteen Lowes Distribution Centers (RDC)
Design and implementation of voice, data, paging, security and fire of five Lowe’s Flatbed Distribution Centers (FDC)
Design and implementation of voice, data, paging, security at Lowe’s Marble Granite Works in three locations
Installation of school auto-visual equipment and sound reinforcement in classrooms
Processed quotes for various projects both large and small
Taught other telecommunication vendors the scope of work for Lowe’s stores and distribution centers
Responsible for educating other technicians in Bicsi standards
Accountable for quality of service
Senior Technician
May 1993 – December 1995 Centratech, Newark, OH
Responsible for voice, data and paging cabling at major retail stores (Lowe’s) and other businesses
Installation and trouble-shooting telephone systems
Accountable for up to 10 installers for quality and customer service satisfaction
Transportable Automatic Switching System Operator Maintainer
November 1989 - November 1992 US ARMY, Fort Bragg, NC
Supervisor of AN/TTC-39 Alpha (automatic switching system for communications
Managed five field technicians
Deployed to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm and Desert Shield
Education/ Certificates
References
Bicsi Registered Communication Distribution Designer
Awarded on September 6, 2008
Registered LEVITON Voice and Data Certified Installer
Awarded May 2007
Bicsi Installer 2
Awarded June 2002
Siemon Cabling Systems Certificate of Authorized Installer
Awarded 1997 to present
Licking County Joint Vocational High School
High School diploma in residential and commercial electricity
June 1986
Bill Bruderman
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Greg Dellinger
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