CHARLIE FREEMAN Phone: 323-***-****
Email: acxnrs@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to provide technical skills which have been enhanced by my training and certification in
broadband telecommunication systems installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting, security,
surveillance and alarm technology and fiber optics technologies.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
RWM Fiber Optics, Inc. Carson, CA
2013 Certified Satellite Technician RWM 2013 Certified Broadband Premises Installer, SCTE
2013 Certified Broadband Cable Television 2013 Certified Premises Cabling Certified
2013 Security Surveillance & Alarm Technician 2013 Certified Home Audio & Video Technician
2013 Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Testing 2013Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Connectors
2013Certified Fiber Optic Technician, FOA - CFOT# 217-0466
Fiber Optic Broadband Technician
Fiber optic system design and installation Loss Budget, Fiber optic cable installation-ISP/OSP, Fusion
splicing-Single strand & Ribbon, Breakout, Loose Tube Distribution, OTDR, Testing & Troubleshooting,
Mechanical splicing & Emergency Restoration, Termination/Connectorization, ST, SC, Light Source &
Power Meter Testing, OLTS, Mid Span Cable Prep & Splicing, FTTX Architecture and Build-Outs, OSP
Cable Prep and Splice Case Preparation, Verizon & Time Warner Print Reading, Cut Sheets & As-Builts.
Telephony & Copper UTP Cabling
Color Codes, 568 A&B Termination, Codes and Standards: NEC, ANSI/EIA/TIA, Bonding and Ground,
Conduit, Ladder Rack, Telecomm Room,
Punch down Block 66, 110, Requirements and Layout, Cable Trays, Media Center, Hangers & Pathways,
Pull/Ter. CAT 5E, 6, RJ-11, RJ-45, Patch Panel, Testing TDR, Tone and Probe, Butt set.
Broadband Cable Television
CATV Installation Principles Aerial and Underground Drops, VOIP Installation Procedures, CATV Modem
Installation Procedures, Safety Policies & Procedures, ANSI/OSHA, Use Signal Level Meters and
Troubleshooting, Ladder Handling Safety Register and Continuity for Testing Techniques.
Home Theater
Home Theater Installation & Video Display, Audio & Video configurations, Projectors, LCD, Plasma
Mounting & Surround Sound, DVR, IPTV, DVD,
Blu-ray, Speaker Pre-wiring, Mounting & Connecting, Signal Differential & Amplifiers, Wireless Basics
& Bluetooth Technology, Networking & Troubleshooting, Home Theater Integration & Wireless.
CCTV, Surveillance & Alarm
Surveillance & Alarm Installation, CCTV, DVR & Analog Video Recorders, PTZ, Locking Systems &
Infrared, Intercom, Smoke Alarm & Detectors, Sensors, Network Systems & Troubleshooting,
Instruction Alarm.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/2015 02/2016 SCS Group / Mercury Unity
Worked as a fiber optic technician coast to coast in the Frontier and Verizon Telecom plants. Established
fiber optic services from the hub to residential and business customers. These included installing
optical network terminals and providing phone, internet and video services. Fiber optic
troubleshooting was also a vital part of the job. Also installed DSL services over copper.
07/2015 - 09/2015 Kamtel Telecom
Worked in Windstream and Verizon plants establishing POTS and DSL services to businesses and
residences.
03/2015 07/ 2015 Universal Technology Solutions Atlanta, GA.
Installed alarms, access control and video surveillance systems in homes and commercial environments.
10/2014-03/2015 Installation & Maintenance Technician Alta Telecom Montpelier, VT.
Worked in the outside plant troubleshooting and repairing cable pairs and installing new services to
customers. Established POTS and DSL services. Established cross-connects in the central office.
6/2014 10/20/14 Mason Technologies Inc. Deer Park, N.Y.
Pulled, routed and terminated CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables. Installed wireless access points and built
telecom closets.
2007 2012 Security Account Manager Andrews International Burbank, CA.
Managed estate security operations for corporate executives. Worked on the installation of CCTV
systems, alarm and access control systems.
2003 - 2007 Technical Operations Manager Shield Security, Inc. West Hollywood, CA.
Managed an assortment of 22 security accounts that consisted of Class A high rise buildings. Supervised
and worked on the installation of telephone systems, CCTV Systems, Fire/Life safety Systems, Access
Control Systems and emergency call boxes.
2/2002 - 8/2003 Level-3 Technician L-3 Telecommunications Yuma, AZ.
Ran and installed telecom cable and power cable (14ga.750) as well as equipment in mini COs.
Supervised a team of technicians on the installation of telecom systems. This included running, sewing
and connecting cables to 66 blocks and bay equipment as well as building power distribution systems
and rectifiers. I was QA inspector to make sure all work was done properly, in a safe manner and
completed on time.
1994 - 2001 Executive Protection Agent BPS Inc. Century City, CA.
Provided dignitary Protection for Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives and foreign dignitaries.
Worked on CCTV systems, alarm and access control systems.
1982-1994 COE Installer/Cable splicing/Maintenance Verizon Los Angeles, CA.
Built-out central offices, installed and removed switches. Installed and sewed DC power cables (14ga to
750) to equipment racks, and BDFBs as well as installed 24 and 48 volt DC electronic equipment. This
included H-Tapping. Installed battery systems and rectifiers. Worked outside plant installing, splicing
and troubleshooting cable. Also worked as an I & R technician. Completed Verizon power school.
1976 1981 Electricians Mate U S Navy
Worked on shipboard electrical systems including switchboards, generators, communications, radar and
weapons systems.
References Available Upon Request