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CACFP- Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Bruce Thompson

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Experienced professional with 18+ years of telecommunication and electrical services in commercial construction and residential properties. 14 years experience with splicing and testing single mode and multi-mode fiber using fusions splicers and related test gear. Approved by NC Code OfficialsQualifications Board for pre-qualification for Electrical Inspector Level I and/or II.


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Project Management Customer Service Oral Communication Organizational Skills Electrical Skills Critical Thinking Training/Mentoring Conflict Resolution Microsoft Office

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Manager

Young Explorer Enrichment Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.

Fiber Technician/Fiber Coordinator

Hypernetworks Inc
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Travel to multiple counties to construct and install fiber technical layouts
  • Ability to fusion splice SM ribbon and loose tube fiber optic cables, terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC)
  • Proficient in the use of OTDR, Power Meter, Fiber Identifier, Light Sources, and other fiber testing equipment
  • Installs and tests pressurized and non-pressurized closures on all types and sizes of cable
  • Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues
  • Reviews, interprets and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints and testing documents
  • Proficient in the use of OTDR, Power Meter, Fiber Identifier, Light Sources, and other fiber testing equipment
  • Performs daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment
  • Performs optical continuity and conformance testing
  • Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations
  • Possess computer skills, ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Emails

Technical Specialist

Insight Global/Blackbox
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Complete telecommunications projects for commercial facilities in the construction industry
  • Installed Cat6E cable for telephony services and RG6 and RG11 for video production services
  • Use Fluke for testing telephony services and assist Cisco technicians with WIFI and WAP services
  • Punch down and termination of Telephony closets.

Technician Specialist

Evergreen Install Services, Continental
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Travel to multiple statesthroughout the nation installing electronic air fresheners and towel dispensers at commercial facilities
  • Coordinate each job upon arrival to job siteswith manager/supervisor and manage documentation verifying completion and quality work of assignments
  • Installed hundreds of equipment in commercial facilities to provide efficient and safe methodsenhancing cleanlinessfor their customers

Electrician Technician

Electric Company Inc
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • Complete electrical projects for commercial facilitiesin the construction industry
  • Referred to a blueprint priorto installing proper conduits, electrical lines,lighting, and outlets to determine proper locations of materials
  • Utilized appropriate protection equipment and adhered to company policiesand procedures

Operation Coordinator

Deep Fiber Solutions
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided fiber optic installation service; held additional roles: Radio Frequency (RF) technician and Fiber Splicer
  • Installed 100,000+ feet aerial and underground OSP copper and fiber cable plants, which provided the infrastructure organizations that were serviced the ability to maximize their internal electronic communications
  • Knowledgeable on light meters, Visual Fault Locator,OTDR fiber optic cable, terminate and test low voltage cables, and AC/DC power

Project Coordinator

Pinnacle Fiber and Technical Solutions
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided service on fiber installs and troubleshooted construction issues; held additional role as Lead Technician of fiber and construction
  • Accessed networks (i.e
  • Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network planning, route selection, OSP planning); utilized
  • OTDR’s for optical power measurements to test fiber links
  • Provided 350 hot handsand installation support with testing and commissioning of various optical and electrical platforms
  • Trained 26 new employees in the fiber and construction industry

Detention Officer

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Office
12.2011 - 07.2016
  • Managed the organization’s daily operations while protecting all internal stakeholders at the facility
  • Supervised and protected 2,500+ residents,40 staff members,and visitors on the premises ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Taught basic life skills individually to 55 residents in preparation fortheir transition to society and developing skills leading to productive citizens within the community

Park Ranger

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Provided a wide range of servicesand support for 100+ patrons at 10 facilitiesto ensure their safety
  • Operated light equipment and hand tools (i.e
  • Bush axe and chain saw) to remove undergrowth, debris, and blockages from creeks and walkways
  • Manage park security and made sure all areas of the 10 facilities were secured.

Project Surveyor

Fiber Engineering and Construction
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Designed telecommunicationsinfrastructure and fiber networking systems for multi-dwelling units in NewJersey
  • Managed construction of 150+ sites which were built forVerizon fiber opticsoperation systems (FIOS)
  • Met with managers/supervisors and conducted walk through of facilities prior to designing the layout outlining the locations of where to install the components throughout the facility

Project Manager

Linear Technology
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • For Linear Technology in Construction and Engineering
  • Managed, trained,scheduled,and delegated responsibilities to 6 personnel on construction crewfor multiple residential and commercial facilities
  • Completed 3,000 fibersplicing and created new and upgraded computer entry systems to improve organizational structure and newdevelopments; provided 250 blueprintsand installed fiber layouts throughout residential and commercial buildings
  • Experienced in installing POTS lines forMDU’s and Commercial projects for telephony systems and internet
  • Cat3, Cat5, and Cat6

System Maintenance Technician Level

Residential Communication Network
04.1996 - 04.2006
  • Installed and provided Residential Communication Network in Construction and Engineering of Activation of Cable
  • Telephone, Fiber and Internet Services; conducted both inside and outside plant assignments
  • Resolved 1,000+ issuesresulting in optical light (Fiber) hitting transceiver cards in the Central Office/Remote
  • Service Terminals
  • Completed 500+ fiber designs,500+ patch cord layouts, and 850+ splicing terminal pointsin Head End, Cat3
  • Cat5, and Cat6 cabling for Network Operations Central Office

Education

Associatesin Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

New York City Technical College
Brooklyn, NY

Electrical Level I -

Randolph Community College
Asheboro, N.C.
2014

Law and Administration -

2014

Skills

  • Employee onboarding
  • Accounting procedures
  • Workflow planning
  • Budget administration

Certification

Standard-CPR/AED

CACFP- Child and Adult Care Food Program

A completion of 2 credit hour training for child and Adult Care Food Program. The program exist of; Meal Patterns, Recordkeeping, Meal Counts, Monitoring and Program Eligibility, and Adherence of Civil Rights

Timeline

Administrative Manager

Young Explorer Enrichment Center
11.2022 - Current

Fiber Technician/Fiber Coordinator

Hypernetworks Inc
12.2019 - 10.2020

Technical Specialist

Insight Global/Blackbox
01.2019 - 12.2019

Technician Specialist

Evergreen Install Services, Continental
03.2018 - 01.2019

Electrician Technician

Electric Company Inc
12.2017 - 01.2018

Operation Coordinator

Deep Fiber Solutions
05.2017 - 08.2017

Project Coordinator

Pinnacle Fiber and Technical Solutions
07.2016 - 05.2017

Detention Officer

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Office
12.2011 - 07.2016

Park Ranger

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
02.2011 - 12.2011

Project Surveyor

Fiber Engineering and Construction
06.2008 - 12.2008

Project Manager

Linear Technology
06.2007 - 06.2008

System Maintenance Technician Level

Residential Communication Network
04.1996 - 04.2006

Electrical Level I -

Randolph Community College

Law and Administration -

Associatesin Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

New York City Technical College
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