Joshua C. Williams
**** ***** ***** ****** *******, IL 60621
630-***-****~ *****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as a telecommunications technician, where there will
be contributions made to the company individually or as an active team
member. Thorough knowledge, background, and education in military and
civilian telecommunications systems that will allow for grow with the
company while ensuring professional success personally and organization.
SUMMARY
Over 6 years of military experience with Telecommunication
Over 2 years experience supporting 35th Brigade Communication/Electronic
shop
Over 1 year experience installing and repairing fiber optic cable
A year of experience performing site and convoy security in Iraq
Proven skills in problem solving and self motivator, very well organized
and able to meet deadlines, ability to give and follow directions, and
excellent at record keeping and systematic planning
Security Clearance: Secret
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cable Technician, Network Technical Services Inc.
09/2014-12/2014
Reviewed Schematics Compared with building plan to ensure accuracy
Ran Cat6 shielded and unshielded, Armored Fiber optic 12 pair unshielded
cables to all user terminals
Terminated Cat6 cables to Belden Jacks and patch panels insuring punch
downs were in place
Tested connectivity using data tester
Spliced fiber optic cable using fusion splicer keeping with 0.1 dB loss
Communications Technician, Cypher Communications Chicago, IL
10/2012 - 03/2013
Established voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and
splicing cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers,
switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression
systems; building ironwork and ladder racks; establishing connections;
programming features; establishing connections and integrations; following
industry standards; activating remote access tools; coordinating with
contractors.
Verified service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; identifying,
correcting, or escalating problems.
Maintained network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing
network back-up procedures; updating documentation.
Maintained customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns;
answering questions.
Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying
receipt.
Fiber Optic Installation Technician, Alta Telecommunications Chicago, IL
Level 3 12/2006- 03/2009
Installation of central office steel structure, cabling, power, and
telecommunications equipment
Spliced Fiber optic cable, pulled and tested out of cable; as well as
amplified signal strength
Provided technical assistance to other field employees as needed
Network Technician, Independent Field Technician (Butler International),
Morrisville, NC 09/2004 - 04/2006
Installed and uninstalled DSL Modem and well as installed US Robotic Modem
Assembled, mounted, and tested satellite dish, ran coax cable from the dish
to the receiver, shot azimuth to position satellite and tuned receivers and
satellite input
Microwave Systems Operator/Maintainer (25p), United States Army, Fort
Bragg, NC 08/1999 - 08/2004
Assembled Reflective Dish and operated Troposcatter system as well as
Tactical Satellite and Tactical Satellite Shelter
Inspected, troubleshot, and repaired RT 1523 (A), 1523(B), 1523
(C), 1523(D), 1523(E) radios
Inspected, trouble shot, and repaired AM 7238, AM 7238A, AM 7238B, AM
7239A, AM 7239B, AM 7239C, AM 7239D, and AM 7239E radio mounts
Use Soldering Irion to repair wiring harness, and circuitry repairs
TMDE trained: GRM 122, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Compass, Bite Error Rate
Tester, Digital Transmission Tester, Loop Back Patch Plug, Remote Orderwire
Control Unit(ROCU), and Spectrum Analyzer.
Operate the Secure Encrypted Communication Data Pack(SECOMP)
Install and maintain Airborne Operations Command communication aboard C-130
and C-17
Council and Train Junior System Operators
Run ( CX11230) voice and data cable and ( w16) field telephone cable
Maintaining circuit, link, system, and station records and reports.
EDUCATION
Information Systems Security, ITT Technical Institute, Troy, MI
3/2011- Present
Information Systems Security, Westwood College, Chicago, IL
10/2009 - 10/2010
Cisco & CCNA Certification, Central Carolina Community College, Fort Bragg
NC
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
National Service Medal (2004) - Awarded for participation in Iraqi freedom
Army Commendation Medal (2004) - For meritorious service while serving as a
Tropo operator
Troposcatter Team 15 in Iraq (2003-2004) - For attention to detail and
outstanding performance and dedication to duty
Army Achievement Medal (2003) - For 3 years of continuous service, loyalty,
and devotion to the army
Army Achievement Medal (2002) - For professionalism, dedication, and
excellence during performance of 13 military burials
Microwave System Operator/Maintainer Certification (1999) - Completion of
36 weeks course