Technician Years Experience
Resume:
Rodney Gaines
Montclair, NJ ****2
******.******@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Motivated and resourceful System Technician with 23+ years experience, combining
telecommunications and transportation
Expert in troubleshooting complex technical problems, involving high –end
multiplexers
Possess extensive education in technology, including electronics engineering, data
communications, Netware, Routers, LAN administration
Able to work well independently, taking projects from to onset to completion
Possess Property Management experience in building maintenance, lease
administration, logistics, budgets, collections
Possess leadership and team building abilities, able to produce high-quality work,
encouraging high expectations of self and others
Personable with excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly responsible, knowledgeable, conscientious, thorough, and attentive to detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Verizon Communication, West Orange, Jersey City, Secaucus, NJ
Systems Technician (1989-February 2012)
Provisioned and Maintained high speed data transmission equipment, enabling network
communication between large companies(LEC) via high speed muxes; Worked on
different muxes such as ATT, Lucent, Fujitsu, etc.; Worked on all integrated circuitry
from analog, Isdn (BRI&PRI) Ckts, 56K-T - Tӡ -DSӡ- Oᴄӡ,- Oᴄ ,Oc48-Oc192--
Sonet,Ethernet and end to end testing, T-berd test equipment: 209A, 310 with Optics,
224, transmission sets TP182, TPI570,light meters,ODTR
Installed, tested, repaired, rearranged and reorganized telecommunications systems such
as data racks, multi-line telephone systems, station and radio equipment, and CPE
systems, to include, switching equipment and related common equipment, such as
switchboards and power cabinets. Also worked in central office eniviroment,hubs and
cev's.
Installed, maintained, and tested access lines for all types of radio, video, microwave,
analog, digital and high speed muxes.,
Installed, repaired, and maintained inside cables, wires and plug-in-equipment to connect
telecommunication systems and equipment, including dark fiber and fiber.
Reviewed, interpreted, and worked with sheets, service orders, circuit diagrams, blue
prints, and company practices describing nature and location of systems and equipment to
be installed and/or repaired. Also insured that FCC and regulatory requirements were
met.
Performed transmission and operational tests to analyze data and voice circuits.
Calibrated and adjusted electronic circuitry.
Worked with complex testing devices such as frequency and data signal generators,
oscilloscopes,ODTR, transmission measuring sets, and installed and repaired
telecommunication systems and equipment, including hi-capacity, radio cellular and
video.
Climbed poles, ladders, and worked aloft to test and enter controlled environment vaults
(CEV’s)
AMTRAK, Newark, NJ
Train Attendant (1987-1989)
Assisted passengers while ensuring passenger safety and comfort on the Chicago-Atlanta-
New Orleans route; Coordinated activities of the crew to provide passenger services;
Interacted with dispatchers and train engineers to discuss timetables, and cargo.
People’s Express, Newark, NJ
Ground Service Technician (1985-1987)
Provided uploading, downloading, aircraft taxiing and general and preventative
maintenance for 747 aircraft to ensure proper operation of aircraft exterior.
EDUCATION
IT University (Online Education)
February 14, 2013 – Present
Major Courses of Study: Cent, CCNA, CCNP
New York University, New York, NY
Completed 1987
New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
1985-1986
Major Course of Study: Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ
1983-1985
Major Course of Study: Electronics Engineering Technology
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
South-End Music Store, New Jersey
Co-Owner/Partner April 5, 2012 - Present
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