Lance Bonner
P.O. Box ******, Atlanta Ga. ***** Phone: 404-***-****
***********@***.***
Bachelor of Science Industrial Technology, Jackson State University 1993
Associate of Applied Science Computer Networking Technology, Clayton State
University, Dec 2006
Linderlake Corporation
Frankfort, IL February 2014 - Nov 2014
Construction Inspector
- Supervise all aspects of construction inspection and oversight
of proper construction methods as per Linderlake
underground/aerial fiber optic
construction guidelines
- Ensure that the vital long-haul fiber optic cable was
constantly secure and
void of any jeopardy by ongoing construction and equipment
- Communicate and followed-up, with oral and/or written reports,
regarding the progress of the project to the project
engineer, project manager and/or construction division manager
- Perform field inspections to evaluate the work performed and
materials used
- Verify quality of workmanship, materials used, compliance with
plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and
regulations
Southern Diversified Technology, Inc. Brookhaven,
MS May 2011 - May 2013
Lead Inspector/Field engineer
- Supervised crew of inspectors whose responsibilities were to
inspect fiber optic cable placement, fiber drop installations
and associated construction activities for the AT&T
Washington, D.C. to Richmond, VA. Light Guide Cable Project
- Served as a liaison to project manager and project engineer to
make informed decisions regarding which outside plant design
and engineering solutions worked best for the project
- Coordinated field work, work order drawings and documentation
updating work order records in an accurate and timely manner
- Reviewed infrastructure plans (highway, sewer, bridge, etc.)
and survey information for the elimination and prevention of
conflicts with existing or proposed underground site
obstacles, and for proper installation location within
easements and public right of way
- Captured the location of underground utilities, manholes,
marker poles, and splice vaults with GPS utility mapping
equipment and software
EA Technical Services
Alpharetta, GA October 2010 - March 2011
Telecom Tech/ Inspector
- Supervised construction of new AT&T outside
plant fiber optic infrastructure for
Greensboro, Georgia to Warrenton, Georgia
cable replacement project
- Inspected installation of conduit encased
fiber optic cables by means of directional
boring and trenching
- Worked closely with construction contractors
to ensure work is in accordance with
engineering plans
- Marked up prints during construction for preparation of As-
Built drawings
- Identified any conditions on the route, natural or man-made,
that could jeopardize any buried AT&T fiber cable
Danella Engineering
Plymouth Meeting, PA August 2008 - December2009
Telecom Tech/ Inspector
- Performed a variety of inspection functions with minimal
supervision of outside plant (OSP) installations, testing and
commissioning of AT&T Southeastern fiber optics cable
replacement project
- Inspected the installation of aerial, buried and underground
plant to include, copper and fiber cables, pair gain
equipment, pole lines, per practices and procedures
- Verified/certified that the work performed by the contractor
is completed on time, is preformed according to work
prints/specifications, meets quality standards, is accurately
billed and material usage is accurately accounted for
- Prepared daily records which include a description of the
construction activity, time of day, location, daily weather,
crew members, equipment, names of visitors and irregularities
and corrective action regarding compliance with the drawings,
specifications and permits
Electronic System Services Clarksburg, MD February
2008 - August 2008
Field Engineer
Provide on-site support to the foodservice and retail
industries; performing cabling, installation, repairs,
upgrades, and maintenance of Point-of-Sale (POS) hardware and
software
Managed assigned operations to achieve goals within available
resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff
assignments; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
Prepared progress reports to inform management of project
status and deviation from goals
ECCO Select
Kansas City, MO April 2007 - October 2007
Mobile Wireless Network Technician
Installed wireless network equipment at various facilities
(mounted access points, mounted
wireless antennas, configured and tested routers
and switches)
Installed and configured various Motorola and Symbol point-of-
sale equipment (signature capture devices, barcode scanners,
and hand held scanners)
Assisted co-workers with installation and routine maintenance
of structured cabling systems
Physically placed conduit, category 5 and fiber optic cables,
wall jacks, hardware racks and communication equipment as
required (very proficient with cabling stations and jack
terminations)
- Dressed and labeled cables and patch panels (Proficient
with IDF / MDF build-out & patch-
panel termination
- Assigned configuration settings (SSID, Power, IP addressing)
to hardware using command line interface
- Set up terminal emulator on laptop to communicate with access
points via DB-9 to RJ 45 serial cable
- Required to be on call 24/7 and available for 100% travel
across entire United States
Southern Diversified Technology, Inc. Brookhaven,
MS April 2006 - August 2006
Field Service Technician
Assisted with day-to-day functions associated with the Gulf
Coast regional AT&T fiber optic telecommunications operation
Assisted field operation team with outside plant functions
such as cable locates, one-call responses, hardware
maintenance, site maintenance and cleaning, and new location
surveys
Responsible for participation in local field operations any
time during emergency restorations
- Required to be on call 24/7 and available for 100% travel
across entire Gulf Coast
Top Gun Computers
Duluth, GA January 2004 - January 2005
Computer Installer
- Performed computer installs at various client locations
- Rescheduled installs as necessary when sudden high priority
situations arose
- Maintained inventory and responsibility for all company
issued equipment
- Communicated company procedure thoroughly to ensure
customer satisfaction
- Maintained accurate records to reflect the support and
repair history of equipment
serviced or repaired
AT&T Conyers, GA
June 2000 - June 2003
Packet and Optical Network Service Telecom Construction Technician
Supervised installation of fiber optic cable by directional
boring and trenching
Supervised installation and testing of locate equipment on
fiber optic cable including tone units, relays, power
supplies and c-core bonding closures
Responsible for managing: work schedules and logs, progress
reports, time sheets, case studies, negotiating right-of-way
disputes and one-calls
Encapsulated fiber optical bonding enclosures
Installed fiber optic line monitoring system (AARM) and fink
terminal
Required to be on call 24/7 and available for 100% travel
across United States
SKILLS: Familiar with basic concepts of microcomputer hardware, software,
and peripherals. Familiar with network devices, routed, and routing
protocols, TCP/IP fundamentals, IP addressing, and WAN concepts. Knowledge
of 802.11 standards, WLAN devices (access point, bridges, gateways), RF
antenna transmission, Site surveys, and WLAN security principles. Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Have strong communications, writing and
organizational experience. Successfully completed A+ Core Hardware exam
(220-301) . Proficient with hand tools.