Tony R. Gill
Buford, GA ***19
*********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced, successful, and highly reliable Telecommunications professional with 20 years of installing, operating, maintaining and managing Telecommunication systems, Radio Frequency systems and Cable Installation networks with the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Experienced in leading large Communication Network system installations. Accustomed to working in various geographies under stressful situations. Combines leadership and technical skills to identify, evaluate, and resolve problems with large-scale, complex operations, often within heavily regulated environments with on-time delivery.
Managed and cross trained team members on various radio and network switching systems. Committed to the principles of teamwork at every level.
Completed a broad array of communication and management training that has enhanced personal and professional ability and effectiveness.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
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RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Cable Installer
Misource Staffing Alpharetta, GA 10/3/2011 – Current
Black Box Cable
• Took the lead Installing CAT6 cable throughout a remodeled three storied office building completing the project within the allotted time deadline with little or no supervision from the project manager.
• Installed various network devices related to the network infrastructure to include wireless modems, AV Monitor cables, and CAT6 termination at patch panel racks.
• Constructed a communications closet installing 300 CAT6 cables and wireless networking cables with a 100% signal path install after conducting bit rate testing using Fluke and toner testing devices.
Cable Technician
Darden Systems Integration Atlanta, GA 01/25/2011 – 05/21/2011
Broadcast Technology Group
• Experienced in all facets of network installations, which includes the physical placement of conduit, CAT6/ CAT5/ RJ45 connection and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks and communications equipment as required.
• Surveys, installing other conveyances, pulling and terminating cable, determining and implementing required pin outs, installing and configuring equipment cards, power supplies, racks, patch panels, etc., testing and documenting installations, dressing and labeling cables.
• Experienced in cable installation, cable termination.
• Experienced with single mode and multi-mode cable.
Security Officer
Pinkerton Government Services Richmond, VA 06/2009 – 10/2010
• Observes and reports activities and incidents at assigned client site, providing for the security and
safety of client property and personnel.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control
equipment.
• Preserves order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel,
visitors, and premises.
Telecommunications Systems Supervisor
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC 11/2005 – 06/2008
• Planned, coordinated, and supervised installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks to include radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment.
• Supervised the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on communication security devices.
• Directed restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems.
• Developed and implemented unit level signal maintenance programs. Provided advice and technical assistance to subordinates and leadership.
• Developed frequency operational requirements, telecommunications service requests, and disseminated operations information to ensure communications connectivity.
• Requested and ensured appropriate logistical support was available at all times. Assimilated and reported system/network statistics. Developed and implemented training programs for Signal personnel.
Radio Frequency Systems Supervisor
United States Army Iraq 03/2005 - 11/2005
• Supervised and prepared work schedules for subordinate personnel engaged in the installation, operation, and unit level maintenance of multichannel UHF and SHF radio systems.
• Provided subordinates technical assistance in resolving connectivity problems, complex maintenance faults, and during contingency situations.
• Planned and coordinated line-of-site and Remote Access Unit radio communications assemblages, deployments, and system operations.
• Wrote standing operating procedures pertaining to multichannel radio operations.
• Developed training programs for subordinate personnel to ensure technical competency. Supervised and performed management and administrative duties related to personnel, systems operations, and logistics.
Switching Systems Supervisor
United States Army Iraq 04/2003 - 04/2004
• Supervised and performed complex and multifaceted switching operations functions. Supervised the installation, operation, deployment, provisioning, and maintenance of electronic switching assemblage systems.
• Disseminated network orders, compiled operational statistics and reports, and processed requests for logistic support.
• Coordinated, integrated, and controlled the operation of large and small electronic node switches with associated transmission systems and local network subscribers.
• Performed systems control center operations for the planning, configuration, and employment of switching equipment.
• Ensured contingency operations plans and routing subsystems are correctly maintained in the database to reflect current operational scenario.
• Troubleshoot complex system faults and supervised or corrected failures to meet system availability and reliability standards. Interpreted operational orders affecting switching operations.
• Conducted switching technical, operational, and maintenance training of subordinates. Compiled and submitted consolidated logistic and system status reports.
Radio Frequency Team Lead
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC 02/2002 - 04/2003
• Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of four AN/TRC-190 (V3) communication shelters, Five 5KW generator sets, and associated equipment valued in excess of $2.5 million dollars.
• Installed and maintained Band I and band III UHF antenna systems as well as SHF antenna systems.
Small Group Instructor/ Cadre
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC 08/1999 - 02/2002
• Served as a Small Group Leader for the Primary Leadership Development Course 18th Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer’s Academy.
• Supervised, advised and trained over 200 students annually.
• Instructed a total of 392 academic hours in 30 days of training consisting of physical training, leadership skills and NCO responsibilities.
• Conducted weekly counseling, maintained the order, discipline and the standards within the NCO Academy.
Radio Frequency Team Lead
United States Army Germany 11/1995 – 08/1999
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC 07/1992 – 11/1995
• Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of 3 AN/TRC-190 (V3) communication shelters, three 5KW generator set, and associated equipment valued in excess of $600,000 dollars.
Cable Systems Installer/ Maintainer
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC 08/1988 – 07/1992
• Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on cable and wire systems, to include Digital Group Multiplexers, Remote Multiplexing Combiners, repeaters, restorers, voltage protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate distribution frames, and related equipment.
• Configured digital group multiplexers and remote multiplexing combiners for operations. Installed, operated, and performed strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on communication security devices.
• Performed tests on cable communications systems to ensure circuit and system quality. Tested circuits/groups to detect and locate line faults. Operated manual and motorized cable construction equipment. Climbed poles, as necessary, and assisted in the construction of tactical cable and wire lines.
• Recognized electronic countermeasures and applied appropriate electronic counter-countermeasures as necessary. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on telephone line equipment, vehicles and power generation units.
EDUCATION
School Graduation Year Location
Newburgh Free Academy 1987 Newburgh, NY
OTHER EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / SKILLS
Schools/Training
Cable/ Wire Systems Installer
Multichannel Transmissions Systems School
Primary Leadership Development Course
Multichannel Systems Operator/Maintenance Course
Noncommissioned Officers Academy ITC
Total Army Instructor Trainer Course