SUSAN OLTON-KENNEDY
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Technical professional with 20+ years of excellence in the telecommunications industry. In-depth experience in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems, recruiting and training staff on policies and operations. Proven ability to perform well under pressure with excellent leadership, management, communication and customer service skills.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Telephone Systems
Cisco Unity 4.0
Cisco Call Manager 4.1
Toshiba 500
Intertel Axxess
Siemens 9751 (model 50)
Software
Microsoft Windows XP
MS Office 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
POWER BY PASSION PROMOTIONS
July 2009 - Present
Producer/Director/Entertainer
Showcase Caribbean talent in a theatrical setting
Direct short plays and comedic sketches
Cast actors and comedians for upcoming productions
Actress/Comedienne
STROOCK & STROOCK & LAVAN LLP, NEW YORK
March 2006 – March 2009
Telecommunications Analyst/Call Manager Basic Administrator
Carry out moves, additions and changes (MACS) on a Cisco IP Telephony Network & Siemens PBX system
Administrator for the Cisco Unity Voicemail System
Maintenance and administration of IP Telephony Applications using Cisco Call Manager 4.1
Liaise with telecom vendor in troubleshooting and resolving telephony issues
Provide Helpdesk and user support on telephone and voicemail functions
Train new hires on the telephone and voicemail system
Responsible for maintenance of telecom inventory
Responsible for the provision of conferencing and audio-visual services to the Firm
Projects
VoIP Rollout – Assisted with configuration and preparation of network and systems for deployment of Call Manager 6 and IP telephony’s systems. Resolved voice and telephone issues associated with the Cisco VOIP installation. Acted as liaison
FISCHBEIN■BADILLO■WAGNER■HARDING, NEW YORK
January 1987-March 2005
Telecommunications Manager
Operational management of the telecom department
Recruit, train and supervise a team of 6 switchboard operators
Carry out moves, addition and changes (MACS) on Toshiba PBX and Intertel Axess Systems
Administrator for the Voicemail System
Act as liaison between management and telecommunications vendors
Responsibility for telephone billing disbursements
Responsibility for maintenance of telecom inventory
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
AAS – Liberal Arts, GPA 3.9 (1990), New York City Technical College (CUNY)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.