Nick Valdez
Garland, TX. ****0
Phone: 214-***-****
****@***.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
WIRELESS/CELLULAR TECHNICIAN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINNER
SUMMARY
Telecommunications Technician with experience in Wireless/Cellular
Mobility, Avaya PBX administration, and Audio/Video conferencing.
Background in wireless device deployments, maintaining vendor
relationships, and excellent customer service.
. Proven track record in implementation of a broad range of
telecommunication technologies.
. Strong leadership abilities and able to act as a lead point of contact
for various telecom projects.
. Supported the effort to define, review, and revise company wireless
policies.
. Ability to provide executive level support of wireless and audio/video
solutions as well as being first point of contact for internal
customers.
Develop and maintain procedural documentation for wireless/cellular
technologies
PHD Communications, LLC - Addison TX 10/12 - 4/13
Installation Engineer
. Project managed System Installation, Programming, Customer Training,
and System Programming on Samsung voice, various data, software, and
associated solutions for an entire IT solution.
. Project managed the installation of Cat 5e Cat6 and RG6 wiring
projects.
. Provide customer support via telephone and in person at sites
throughout the continental US for enterprise and government solutions.
. Worked with both C Level, and local customers to provide customer
assurance, project installation planning, and coordination.
Through careful planning, constantly managed projects under projected
budget
Verigent, LLC - Mooresville 01/12
- 01/13 Lead Engineer
. Managed a team of technician onsite to coordinate the migration from
the old Avaya call managers PBX to the New Avaya IP PBX.
. Review the Site Survey spreadsheet with the Carousel Industries
Project Manager prior to visiting the site in order to achieve optimum
results. (Scheduled call on Monday prior to site visit)
. Verify and agree to perform the work on the date and time set by the
Carousel Industries Project Manager and coordinated with the site
contact person (BTL)
. Document peripheral and adjunct devices attached to the current phone
system such as MOH, overhead paging equipment, night bells, door
buzzers, elevator phones, Polycoms, headsets, modems, etc.
. Documenting any unique set types residing behind analog ports such as
turrets, fax machines, modems, etc. Include the manufacturer and model
of these devices on the site survey Spreadsheet
. Document how many open ports are currently available on the switches
. Document if the Ports on the switch are labeled
. Document what the customer's current Voice Mail system
American Home Mortgage - Coppell, TX,
05/09 - 11/11
Telecommunication Engineer II
. Responsible for administration of wireless/cellular devices (400+) for
company.
. Responsible for purchase, distribution, administration, tracking, and
troubleshooting of devices (including Blackberry iPhone, Verizon Air
Cards)
. Successfully implemented the migration of eligible Blackberry users to
a Bring Your Own Device solution using GOOD for Enterprise.
. Successfully completed project of installing and upgrading new
audio/visual equipment in corporate headquarters and disaster recovery
site.
. Administration of wireless/cellular technologies using GOOD for
Enterprise and Blackberry Enterprise Server, AT&T Business Direct, and
Verizon Enterprise Center.
. Responsibilities also include administration of all Audio/Video
Conferencing equipment/rooms for Texas locations.
. Maintain vendor relationships with AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless,
and SKC to support wireless devices and audio/visual equipment (Cisco
Tandberg C40).
. Comprehensive experience in administration of Avaya Definity G3r PBX
and Intuity Audix.
. Assist with moves, adds, and changes to existing and new phone and
desktop equipment.
Support and troubleshooting of the following product:
. Avaya Voice Portal IVR and AES system
. Versmart call accounting system.
. Verint System
. Cisco tandbreg admin
. TMS admin
. BES Admin
. Blackberry & Iphone
. Cisco movi admin
. Cisco C-40 admin
. All AV equipment installations
. All cabling
. ATT circuit installs
. Verizon circuit installs
. Go to Meeting admin
. Inter-call admin
Extreme Networks - Garland, TX,
03/05 - 05/09 Installation Engineer
. Project managed System Installation, Programming, Customer Training,
and System Programming on Avaya voice, various data, software, and
associated solutions for an entire IT solution.
. Project managed the installation of Cat 3, Cat 5, Cat 5e Cat6 and RG6
wiring projects.
. Provide customer support via telephone and in person at sites
throughout the continental US for enterprise and government solutions.
. Worked with both C Level, and local customers to provide customer
assurance, project installation planning, and coordination.
. Through careful planning, constantly managed projects under projected
budget.
TeleResource Corporation - Dallas, TX,
07/01 - 02/05
Manager
. Project managed and expanded service department for Telecom System
Installation, Coordination, Customer Training, and System Programming.
. Also worked with sales representatives for advice on system design and
engineering for Avaya and Mitel systems.
. Project managed the installation of Cat 3, Cat 5, and Cat 5e wiring
projects.
. Provide customer support via telephone and in person at sites
throughout the continental US.
. Worked with both C Level, and local customers to provide customer
assurance, and installation project planning.
. Constantly managed projects under projected budget.
All Tech Communications - Dallas, Texas
1997 - 2001
Project Manager
. Avaya partner focused on SMB telecom equipment sales.
. Responsible for small business system installation, training, and
programming.
. Project managed the installation of Cat 3, Cat 5, and Cat 5e wiring
projects.
. Provide customer support via telephone and in person in the DFW area.
. Worked with both C Level, and local customers to provide customer
assurance, and installation project planning.
. Constantly managed projects under projected budget, and on time
completion
CERTIFICATIONS:
Mitel Certification, SX-200, 2004
Avaya University Online, Basic Telecom Certification
Achievements:
. Achieved above expectation and profit margin of Voice and Data
solution installations, cable infrastructure installation, system
programming and maintenance, and various IT system configurations in
ten years as Project Manager. Recognized as a team player and change
agent for supporting the installation and maintenance activities of
the sales department and professional services departments.
Demonstrated leadership by involving company cross-functional
participation in the project management process. Strengthened
corporate understanding and enhanced customer commitment and
involvement
. Created yearly and quarterly budgets for new market strategies for
maintenance contracts and service support departments, which delivered
above expectations in profit margin each year.
. Project Managed Fortune 2000 companies such as, Accor North America
(Motel 6), Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, and Adam's Mark Hotels.
Responsible for meetings, reviewing all outstanding issues (including
system installation, cable installation, customer training, and
programming). Involved in client relationships with "C" level
management and local employees. Surpassed corporate expectations
related to project management along with above expectations of
customer and staff retention. Managed budget and scheduling of staff
and equipment.