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Forney, TX 75126 *********@*****.***
Michael R. Dodds
Objective: To secure a technical position with an established company that can utilize my abilities to further promote business productivity and growth.
Experience: 2011 – 2011 Southwest Cable Design Plano, TX
Technician
Install Cat/5 and Cat/6 cables to spec for networking
Installed Fiber Optic cables and interduct to spec for networking
Install surveillance cameras in parking garages and in casinos
Panduit Certified
Clients worked for WinStar World Casino, and Dallas Museum of Art
2006 – 2010 DataStarUSA Plano, TX
Lead Technician
Supervise on-site technical staff
Ability to read and understand blue prints and other technical information
Install Cat/5 and Cat/6 cables to spec for networking
Installed Fiber Optic cables and interduct to spec for networking
Perform horizontal 4 pair work area outlet termination and 2 pair wall phone terminations .
Install and terminate 25 pair Telco cable
Patch in network and cross-connect phone lines
Troubleshoot and repair of Cat/5, Cat/6 and Fiber Optic cables
(MAC) requests including add/ changes, moves and network cabling
Experience in data center environment, infrastructure and cabling
Cable support system
Install grounding infrastructure
Clients worked for DART Transit, Chase, Citi Group, Washington Mutual, and Fannie Mae
2006 – 2006 Trade Star Grand Prairie, TX
Lead Technician
Established communication with the general contractors at each job site.
Completed a walk through of the jobs to ensure the accuracy of job plans and to verify all the necessary supplies were readily available.
Followed job plans when running speaker cable throughout multiple buildings.
Installed Intercom speakers.
Installed Pro Sound systems.
Effectively managed man hours to ensure timely completion of jobs.
Client worked for DISD
2005 – 2005 Certified Communications Dallas, TX
Telecommunications Technician
Install, terminate and test CAT 5 cables.
Followed floor plans to achieve the most effective installation of CAT 6 cable for a new building
Installed interduct to run all new Fiber Optic cables to the correct destination.
Assembled and installed racks for new cables.
Terminated and tested cables in preparation for use.
2004 – 2005 RCM Technologies Dallas, TX
Cable Technician
Follow blue prints to achieve the most effective installation of CAT 5e cable for CVS Pharmacies in the East Texas District.
Terminated and installed new jacks.
Installed 48 port patch panels and cabinet.
Installed 66 blocks for telecommunications.
Researched phone numbers at the demark to jump the new lines to the 66 block for the new phone system.
Cross-connected phone and fax lines to the new system.
Tested new system to ensure all systems were functioning properly.
Education: 1997 - 1999 Texas State Technical College Waco, TX
Computer Maintenance Technology / Associate of Applied Science
Course study included NT Administration, Computer networking, and all aspects of computer maintenance including hardware and software.
Summary: Windows 95, NT, 2000 and XP Network and Desktop Printers
Computer upgrades and repair Phone switches, hubs and routers
Computer networking Fiber Optic cable repair and maintenance
Help Desk Support Microsoft Office and Outlook