Electronics/Telecommunications
Resume:
Jesse J. Richardson III
**** **** ****** ********, ** 29201 843-***-**** *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a management position in the electronics/telecommunications field that will utilize my education, professional skills, extensive experience, and proven abilities; providing advancement potential commensurate with achievement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
20+ years of leadership in diverse electronics/telecommunications supervision (installation) and applications.
(Current Security Clearance Level: Secret)
Verizon/Ampcus Inc. – 6/2014 - Present
14900, Conference Center Dr., Suite 230, Chantilly, VA 20151
Brian Moser, Supervisor
IT Infrastructure Engineer – Contract position
Ensure contractors are familiar with BICSI, Army Reserve IT Standards, Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A) and abide by required processes and Scope of Work procedures to include the following: meet or exceed the quality, consistency, accuracy, modernization and completeness standards for infrastructure; adhere to the communication plan and escalate any issues requiring attention immediately.
Serve as subject matter expert support for all IT infrastructure repair projects; play an integral role in site surveys to review designs and plans for IT Infrastructure, to include: perform facility IT Technical site surveys to evaluate communications infrastructure as related to modernization projects or new construction.
Ensure all construction projects are in compliance with I3A standards and the Army Reserve IT manual, including but not limited to new construction, FFR projects and IT modernization efforts; provide any necessary support in the field to ensure projects remain on schedule to meet delivery targets; communicate with the government liaison to ensure construction is on track and is IAW with BICSI, Army Reserve IT Standards (I3A); coordinate and provide direction to DOL for recovery and disposition of IT equipment.
Provide Base Operations IT infrastructure design and guidance support for RSC projects; review designs and plans for IT infrastructure; DPW for 1391/ISCE Tab F preparation.
Facilitate, coordinate activity and maintain communications between the RSC Regions and the USARC G-6.
Attend meetings, communicate project schedule status as required, address customer issues/concerns as they arise and oversee compliance of standards by other infrastructure engineers as needed.
Travel up to 40% to 50% of the time in US and US territories to perform quality checks and up-channel reports to senior management.
AVAYA LLC of South Carolina - 09/2013 - 6/2014
105 Ashley Ridge Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Anthony Wallace, Supervisor
Communications Technician - Contract position
Installation, troubleshoot and repair of various types of telecommunications equipment and systems such as VHF and UHF two-way mobile systems, microwave point-to-point systems, technical investigative equipment including POT Line, PBX and VOIP.
Provided reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing service.
Determined appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits.
Set up, test and maintain computerized switchboards.
Acquired, purchased, and distributed electronic parts, tools, and programming aids to facilitate the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of communications and other electronic equipment, including searching for second source items, using manufacturer's manuals, supply house catalogs, and computer based on-line services, and completing requisitions, and verifying receipt of items for correctness.
ITT Exelis - 08/2012 – 8/2013
1650 Tyson Blvd., Suite 1700, McLean, VA 22102
Jean Dones, Supervisor
Outside Plant Technician: Afghanistan - Full time position
Provides support in the development of system design plans, cable running lists, equipment interconnection diagrams. Telecommunication and equipment rooms.
Terminates various low voltage wiring including Fiber Optic, RG-6, / RG-59, cat5e 6 and 6+.
Conducts on-site systems acceptance testing to insure proper installation and configuration of equipment.
Multimode and Single Mode Fiber Optic Systems.
Inspects previously installed infrastructure to make sure it's working properly.
Makes recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies due to knowledge of or experience in environmental conditions, construction access by crews, or congestion of utilities.
Testing and Certification to TIA/EIA & BICSI Standards.
AVAYA LLC of South Carolina - 01/2012 - 8/2012
105 Ashley Ridge Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Anthony Wallace, Supervisor
Communications Technician - Contract position
Installation, troubleshoot and repair of various types of telecommunications equipment and systems such as VHF and UHF two-way mobile systems, microwave point-to-point systems, technical investigative equipment including POT Line, PBX and VOIP.
Provided reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing service.
Determined appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits.
Set up, test and maintain computerized switchboards
Acquired, purchased, and distributed electronic parts, tools, and programming aids to facilitate the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of communications and other electronic equipment, including searching for second source items, using manufacturer's manuals, supply house catalogs, and computer based on-line services, and completing requisitions, and verifying receipt of items for correctness.
STG Inc. - 05/2011 - 12/2011
12011 Sunset Hills Rd., Suite 1200, Reston, VA 20190
Curtis McDougal, Supervisor
Video Teleconferencing Technician – Contract position
Provided support in the development of system design plans, cable running lists, equipment interconnection diagrams.
Installed cameras, monitors, projectors, speakers, Smart Boards and associated AV/VTC equipment as displayed on design drawings.
Terminated various low voltage wiring including Fiber Optic, RG-6, / RG-59, cat5, and speaker wire.
Conducted on-site systems acceptance testing to insure proper installation and configuration of equipment.
Provide client consulting and training on control, interfaces, and use of the Audio/Video and VTC equipment.
Assisted higher-level technicians and engineers with routine activities typically relating to installation of communications infrastructure to include evaluating, documenting, installing, implementing, testing, performing problem isolation and resolution, monitoring, tuning, setting standards and maintaining a range of Audio/Video and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) components and systems as well as communications infrastructure.
Possess knowledge of Tandberg Management System Software, Tandberg MPS 800 /200 video bridges, and associated Tandberg end points.
Possess general knowledge of Multiplexing devices; Polycom Accord VTC bridge; Cryptographic equipment; Video Network Management Devices; Conference room codec systems; Desktop Video System; Remedy; Tactical video systems; AV equipment associated with Video systems, and Tandberg Expressway Solutions.
Experience DoD and Government Contracting
Serco Inc. - 07/2009 - 05/2011
4355 Bridgeview Rd., North Charleston, SC 29405
Robert Saunders, Project Coordinator
Lead Electronic Tech. II - Full Time position
Functioned as team lead technician. Worked under minimal supervision. Used sound judgment in planning work sequence but re-organized if priorities suddenly shifted.
Responsible for daily supervision of crew to complete scopes of work assigned while ensuring safety, quality, timelines and financial expectations are met for commercial deployment of services. Work items include grounding, installation of all types of antenna's and antenna mounts, microwaves, coax lines, TMA's, RF jumpers, remote electrical down-tilts/Bias-T's, remote radio heads, fiber/DC Hybrid cables, sweep and PIM (Passive intermodulation) testing, site audits and maintenance type items.
Tested and tuned VHF/UHF receivers and transmitters to assigned frequency.
Proficient in the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence, in selecting tools, testing instruments, and compliance with accepted practices.
Possess knowledge of Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plan (BESEP), and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) required to perform assigned tasks.
Interpreted blueprints, drawings, manuals, and IDP drawings and any deviations noted in red lined IDP as built.
Proficient in the use of test equipment such as Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Volt-Ohm-Millimeter, Oscilloscope and TDR.
Assisted lower level technicians and was viewed as a technical resource to others.
Recognized failures and set up problems and determined need for appropriate corrective action.
Worked on AFCENT (U.S. Air Forces Central Command) project for SPAWAR and the FAA (Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and Federal Aviation Administration).
Experience DoD and Government Contracting
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel - 6/2008 - 07/2009
4500 Leeds Ave., Suite, 2302, North Charleston, SC 29405
Wayne Profit, Supervisor
Electronic Engineer Technician - Full Time position
Functioned as lead support of day-to-day manufacturing equipment and process issues.
Perform engineering and technical duties to solve reoccurring problems and equipment upgrades.
Provided guidance to associates in resolving team and production manufacturing issues.
Assisted in training operators on assembly processes with the focus on preventive maintenance.
Provided technical leadership in manufacturing and assembly operations.
Ensured that the required support plans, maintenance plans, procedures and methods are documented and up to date.
Operated Programmable Logic control (PLC) Robotics, and high-speed assembly line equipment.
Provided assistance in assembly setups, tooling experiments, equipment experiments, development of test plans, process improvements, and failsafe techniques and problem resolution.
AT&T - 03/2007 - 09/2007
2100 Charleston Highway, Cayce, SC 29033
Andy Simons, Supervisor
Service Technician - Full Time position
Analyzed equipment failures and recommended corrective action.
Installed, maintained and modified communication equipment for AT&T service center.
Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining fiber-optic networks to include terminating, splicing, and repairing fiber-optic cables.
Utilized test equipment to ensure alignments and levels were correct.
Acted as a liaison between AT&T and customer.
Coordinated work operations with other employees and customers.
Utilized virtual office to obtain work assignments and maintain company records.
Responsible for modifying and submitting “as built” drawings.
ITT Industries, Systems Division - 08/2004 - 05/2006
4410 Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Rick Pinckney, Supervisor
Communications Shift Supervisor: IRAQ - Contract position
Shift supervisor to include microwave staff, outside plant and network technicians.
Maintained accurate records of assignments, installations, trouble tickets and completed assignments.
Supervised the completion and performance of routine and non-routine installations of network systems.
Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining fiber-optic networks to include terminating, splicing, and repairing fiber-optic cables.
Performed job duties independently with minimal supervision and met deadlines accordingly.
Diagnostic testing ability on multiple telecommunication platforms. Maintained a high level of organization.
Experience DoD and Government Contracting
S.C. Budget & Control Board, OIR - 10/1992 - 08/2004
1026 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Corey Head, Supervisor
Network Service Technician II - Full Time position
Performed a variety of complex technical functions supporting engineering and telecommunications activities including networking, structured cabling, distribution (cat 5, cat 5e, cat 6, fiber optic cable) for all state agencies of South Carolina.
Evaluated, planned and coordinated changes as they pertained to network communications.
Utilized test equipment to ensure installations were in accordance to local NEC and EIT/TIA standards.
Supervised the installation of telecommunications, LAN/WAN systems.
Programmed and repaired telephone systems and associated equipment.
Maintained and updated all Main Distribution Frame (MDF) drawings and records.
Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining fiber-optic networks to include terminating, splicing, and repairing fiber-optic cables.
Modified, tested and maintained analog and digital voice communication circuits.
Solely responsible for twenty-four hour emergency response.
Scientific Atlanta, - 01/1989 - 01/1991
5030 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30044-2869
Eddie Lawrence, Supervisor
Automatic Insertion Equipment Operator- Full Time position
Responsible for the setup of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production machines to include the following: loading parts; changing heads for each program change; loading, unloading and modifying programs; modifying coordinates; inserting and deleting Engineering Change Notice (E.C.N.)
Performed routine preventive maintenance and adjustments on SMT equipment.
Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Robotics, AC/DC Motor drivers and high-speed assembly line equipment.
Conducted Automatic Insertion Equipment Operation training sessions.
Assisted engineers in design and implementation of programs.
AREAS OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Electronic Component Assembly, Electronic Equipment Installation, Blueprint Reading (Basic & Advanced), Soldering, Computerized Techniques, Technology Engineering Drawing, Communication Equipment Assembler, National Electrical Codes, Schematic Diagram Reading, Industrial Electrical Construction, Residential Electrical Construction
OTHER RELATED TECHNICAL/NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT
AT&T Merlin, Horizon, and Dimension Systems, COBOT, Red Com Equipment, 2&4 Wire PBX, ISDN Interfaces, PLC Programming, PC Board Assembly, Mechanical Preventive Maintenance, Robotics, Pneumatics, Electrical Preventive Maintenance, Data Circuits, AT&T Systems 85 & 75 Installation, Auxiliary Equipment, AT&T Systems G3R Installation, WordPerfect 8.0, LAN/WAN Trouble Shooting, Windows XP, T1 Circuitry, DS3, DS1, D4 channel banks and intelligent multiplexers.
EDUCATION
BICSI Certified-Atlanta, GA
Technician Level, Oct. 2013
Trident Technical College – North Charleston, SC
Course of Study: Electronic Engineering Technology
Associate Degree
Graduated, August, 1992
Dekalb Technical College – Decatur, GA
Course of Study: General Curriculum
Attended 1989/1990
W. Gresham Meggett Vocational School – Charleston, SC
Course of Study: Electricity I, II
Graduated May, 1984
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