Ron Edwards
Mendon, IL
*************@*******.*** - 217-***-****
A professional who is seeking a career to challenge his skill set. Willing to relocate to: Bentonville, AR - Springfield, MO Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retired
Mendon, IL - March 2008 to Present
Stay at home dad
Fiber to the premise technician
Verizon - Garland, TX - May 1997 to March 2008
High speed internet
LAN/WAN/wireless networks
Troubleshooting on site and by phone
Run diagnostics and install related software
Headend Technician
TCI Cablevision - Carrollton, TX - April 1993 to April 1997
US Marine
United States Marine - Camp Pendleton, CA - May 1985 to February 1993
Radio Operator/Repair Technician
AM/FM/Multichannel(MUX)
Telephone Technician
Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
Telecommunications/Technology
College of the Desert - Camp Pendleton, CA
September 1986 to May 1989
Physical Education
East Central College - Union, MO
1983 to 1984
SKILLS
Recruiting, Teaching/Training (Telecommunications), Human Resources, Catv cable splicer, telephone cable splicer, troubleshooting, some switchboard experience,, Use hand tools for service repair work, Assign and schedule work load, Time sheets, count and deposit money daily, Cable locates using Dynatel and metrotec locator equipment, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, wired and wireless setups, intranet, install
&troubleshooting broadband internet and related software and hardware. Use of cat5/6 cable, Headend technician, Microsoft Windows / iOS, Mac, IE, Chrome, office, word, proficient with troubleshooting and using iPhones, iPad,intranet, Outlook/Microsoft Windows email, Familiar with Linux/UNIX and SQL, VoIP, cyber security, Cisco routers/switch, VPN
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: US
Branch: USMC
Rank: Sergeant E-5
May 1985 to February 1993
Telecommunications
Commendations:
Good Conduct (twice)Navy Unit Commendation Combat ActionAmong others
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Telecommunications Network Specialist
Certified Network Technician
CompTIA Network+ CEU/CPE
License (C-94c9e6768-f861b0)
CompTIA Security+ CEU/CPE
License (C-94-c9e6768-f861b0)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CEU/CPE
License (C-94c9e6768-8c7f89)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References upon request
http://linkedin.com/in/ronald-edwards-60b9b6138