Donna Howse

San Diego, CA ***** 858-***-**** adr4sf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Anticipating the opportunity for a change. I retired in 2009 from a very technical job. After 33 years of service, I retired to babysit my 4 grandchildren so parents could avoid daycare costs. I'm always a team player. I pay close attention to detail and am a dependable employee. ..

SKILLS

Strategic planning

Critical thinking

Works with sense of urgency

Self-motivated

Analytical

Team collaboration

System User Support

Project Cost Estimation

Technology Recommendations

Integration Testing

Network Maintenance and Repair

Network Performance Analysis

Report Writing Skills

Capacity Management

Unix Shell

WORK HISTORY

AT&T MANAGER NETWORK PLANNING AND ENGINEERING 09/1990 to 05/2009

AT&T San Diego, CA

* Kept projects on track and within budget while serving as project leader

* in charge of capacity management for switching, transport and DC power for San Diego

*Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.

* DC Power Planner for Southern California

* Resolved disagreements and negotiated mutual beneficial agreements between parties

AT&T HEADQUARTERS STAFF FIELD SUPPORT 08/1979 to 08/1990

AT&T San Ramon, CA

User Interface Software Tester for new system releases

Developed test scripts

UNIX based

Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR 06/1971 to 08/1978

Mark Cripe And Associates San Diego, CA

Managed payroll data by calculating, collecting and entering data for 250 bars and restaurants in San Diego.

Issued tax forms on an quarterly, semi annual and annual basis.

Double -checked timekeeping records and worked with employees to resolve any discrepancies

EDUCATION

Studied Telecom Specific Classes 272 Accredited Units Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Telcordia / Bell Labs, Lisle, IL, Piscataway New Jersey, San Ramon CA

High School Diploma Math And Science 06/1970

Cathedral Girls High School, San Diego, CA 92101

Lazy 8 recipient - All San Diego Honor math students mathematics competition; sponsored by SDSU and General Dynamics. Placed third

Continuing education in Subject

Member of National Honor Society

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