SUMMARY:

I am seeking a challenging career as a Traveling Lead Cable Technician.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Suite, Cat5, Cat6, RG - 59, RG-6, RG-11, SBCA Cert, hand & power tools, Hilti products, ladder, scissor lift & boom.

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead Network-Voice/Data Technician

Responsibilities:

• Perform site survey for phone, wifi & camera upgrade by traveling United States & answering pre-formatted questions & capturing pics in Fieldwire app.
• Install & service WAPS, cameras, cabling in MDF & IDF equipment for voice & data networks In the Hospitality Industry.
• Meet with GM to go over scope of work for network upgrade
• Perform inventory at jobsite to confirm equipment & materials received
• Coordinate with Network Engineer to go over game plan for project
• Prior to removing equipment, portmap existing cabling in MDF & IDF & document Business Center, DVR, Timeclock, Meeting Rooms…etc. to go on Guest Network.
• Update new switch port-mapping in project worksheet on Google drive for documentation purposes & future troubleshooting
• Install new rack equipment while existing network is running
• After project is loaded on Fluke tester by staff, test all existing & new cabling to category specifications with Fluke tester & save results so staff can download later survey propert to determine move, adds & changes by delegating duties to Helpers to relocate & run new cabling to support WAPS, cameras & phones
• Run new pre-terminated fiber feeds to IDF’s; confirm light & call Engineer to confirm switch connection
• Terminate cabling at workstations, MDF & IDF to patch panels & 66 blocks; Install & troubleshoot analog, digital & voice over ip phones at plid & switch in MDF, intermediate closets, guest rooms, workstations & perform moves, adds & changes
• After equipment & cabling installed, test with Network Engineer to confirm successful cutover
• Cutover new circuit & swap WAPS
• Heatmap new Wifi upgrade using Airmagnet app; name & save results for Engineers to pull off laptop
• Harvest old equipment
• Throw away trash & clean-up project to General Manager’s satisfaction
• Take pics of new install
• Perform GM signoff educating GM how to monitor & maximize new network
• Gather project information & update Project Manager & Engineers to facilitate successful project management
• Work with Telecom Engineer on Mitel Phone Systems plugging in maintenance port of phone system enabling Telecom Engineer to configure changes & upgrades
• Access customer’s Wifi using laptop to enable Engineers remote access
• Follow Engineers guidance to troubleshoot interface; locate iPocket to reconfig; after receiving pinout, make db9’s & db25’s; confirm transmit & receive with testers
• Locate voice & data circuits
• Troubleshoot POTS lines for fire alarm, router & elevators
• Email daily install report so pertinent staff can read up to date success & delays concerning project timeline; hours, daily work performed & future work plans

Confidential, Virginia Beach

Audio/Video Technician

Responsibilities:

• Lead crew of five technicians…delegating duties, advise direction and seek alternative solutions to lower level Technicians
• Read blueprints and install, terminate and test Cat5 cabling per engineered specifications on 9 floor building at ADP in Norfolk
• Install sound masking and paging speakers per print
• Install fire sleeves with conduit and seal penetrations
• Install power and ground to operating platforms with 16 gauge 2 conductor

Confidential, Hampton, VA

Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and install Cat6 & fiber on Langley Airforce Base

Confidential, Chesapeake, VA

Cable Installation Technician

Responsibilities:

• Install all cabling infrastructure(cat5, cat6, 25pair, RG-6 coax) for Kroger Grocery Chain
• Install security cameras, TV monitors, racks, patch panels, ladder rack, cable tray, conduit & all mounting hardware.
• The cabling supports all telecommunications for the grocery store. Ex. Security cameras, POS registers, self-checkout, computers, telephones, scales, etc.

Confidential, Portsmouth, VA

Fios Technician

Responsibilities:

• Pre-call customer and route to job using GPS
• Ensure fiber off the plant is clean and tested before installation
• Install aerial and underground fiber drop from pole to customer’s house
• Install equipment on the premise
• Certify customer’s inside wire is within specifications
• Install & troubleshoot cat 5 wiring for internet, Ethernet media to router & phone jacks
• Install & troubleshoot RG-6 coax for video services
• Install & troubleshoot customer premise equipment
• Program Confidential remote to customer TV
• Educate customer with Confidential ’s products & services

Confidential, Va

Cable Installation Technician

Responsibilities:

• Install & terminate Cat5(voice & data)
• Terminate Coax RG-6 cabling using prep & compression tool
• Terminate 25pr & Cat5 cable to 66 block in IDF
• Install brackets for cameras
• Tip Cat5 using plugs & crimper
• Install faceplates for voice, data & video

Confidential, Portsmouth, Va

Cable Installation Technician

Responsibilities:

• Install Fire Alarm infrastructure for Portsmouth, Virginia Public School
• Install 12/2, 14/2, 16/2 gauge 2 conductor wire
• Terminate cabling to devices ex. smoke detectors, strobes and beam detectors
• Install sleeves for firewalls
• Read and interpret blueprints

Confidential, Hampton Roads

Cable Installation Technician

Responsibilities:

• Install, terminate and test cat5 cabling in Pier 1 Imports, Walgreens and medical facility.

Confidential

Traveling Wireless Lead Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Travel the U.S. on nationwide rollout for the Sam’s Club Wireless Refresh Project
• Visit jobsite & make contact with store manager prior to start
• Ensure scissor lifts are charged & alleviate any equipment issues
• Upload worksheet with the number of access points to be installed with mac address listed
• Survey the jobsite
• Locate the switches
• Read & Interpret blueprint
• Plan & draw map of access points to nearest switch
• Pull Cat5 cable & terminate to RJ-45
• Install wireless access points per specifications
• Install conduit where applicable
• Email worksheet to tech support to configure new add-on AP’s with mac address & proper switch
• Cutover to new upgraded Cisco equipment
• Mount outside antennas on perimeter of building and ground to lightning arrestors
• Complete work order & have store manager sign

Confidential, Virginia Beach, Va

Lead Technician

Responsibilities:

• Install satellites Install, terminate and test RG-6 coax cabling