Ricky Toran

Nashville, TN

ad35mo@r.postjobfree.com

+1-615-***-****

Highly accomplished and dedicated CEO with 15+ years of experience in project management, financial modeling, and film production. Proficient in leveraging analytical skills to streamline operations and enhance project efficiency. Adept at financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning.

Work Experience

CEO

HYPEMAN RICK PRODUCTIONS, LLC

April 2005 to Present

Hypeman Rick Productions LLC. DBA "Not Just Country" TV (NJCTV), Martinique:

• "NOT JUST COUNTRY"TV (NJCTV) - Executive Producer - (3) 14 week season, 56 bands, 100+ industry interviews, 35 production personnel team. Other productions include: NJC Radio, FirePit Friday Podcast. Budget 75K

• Food Chain The Movie - Filmmaker - Optioned script, acquire international talent, pitched to production houses. Budget 1.5M

• Martinique - Owner - 123 person passenger vessel, 15 member staff, responsible for state legislation. Ongoing investor stage of the business currently. Budget 5M

• Each business there were investment, sponsorship opportunities

• Membership opportunities in Martinique

Network Technician II

Windstream

September 1999 to February 2024

(24 years 6 months)

• Analyzed and optimized network backbone, including T1s, DS3s, fiber networks, and fix-wireless networks, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.

• Assisted field techs on customer issues from central office.

• Performed fiber shots with OTDR.

• Conducted rooftop fix-wireless installations of 1-3 ft. antennas, cabling, aligning, and transport equipment.

• Performed preventive maintenance routines on generators, equipment backups, and filter changes.

• Responsible for collocation equipment in various central offices.

• Installed and troubleshot wireless systems such as Dragonwave and Siklu.

• Installed company equipment on customer sites for new service. Managed activation of new services for customers. Troubleshot customer issues on site and at company sites.

• Performed various installation, maintenance, pulled data analysis tasks on telecommunications equipment including 5ESS switches, Alcatel Dacs, Cisco, Infinera, Coriant / Tellab, and Ciena equipment.

• Decommissioned same type or more end of life equipment.

• Conducted system backups, ran generators, and performed battery testing and SPCC inspections.

• Configured and tested Fiber, OC3, DS3, and T1 circuits.

• Conducted site walks for various equipment installs.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with co-workers and customers.

• Acquired various certifications in Ciena training and tower climbing

• Conducted inventory, power, and equipment audits. Board Member

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

June 2008 to June 2010

Improved understanding of East Nashville land use for Business development purposes, Relationship development, Marketing East Nashville, and Community improvement options. Education

Associates in Applied Science/Electronic Engineering Technology ITT Technical Institute

September 1985 to September 1987

Skills

• Film Production

• Project management

• Entertainment

• Business development

• Budget management

• Financial modeling

• Process improvement

• Problem solving

• Leadership

• Telecommunication

Links

linkedin.com/in/hypemanrick

Certifications and Licenses

Small Business Association

Ciena

Rooftop Training

Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Data Center Cabling Lucent 5ESS

Alcatel1630/1631

SB2492/HB1930

Present

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