Cameron VanRensum
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Diligent Fiber Splicer with 5 years of experience installing fiber optic cable, both on elevated poles and beneath ground level to expand networks and increase customer base. Versatile in mapping and installation of new fiber-optic networks, efficiently splicing with established connections. Systematic troubleshooter with acute spatial awareness in navigation of physical issues with fiber-optic connections, adhering to tight project deadlines and assuring customer satisfaction. Seasoned Telecommunications professional adept at working with ribbon and loose tube cables. Operates equipment, uses hand and power tools and takes measurements. Excellent prioritization, time management, and multitasking abilities. Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills. Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing 6 years of experience installing voice, data, and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Optic Splicer
TDS Telecommunications
02.2023 - Current
- Upheld high standards of craftsmanship while working under challenging conditions, including inclement weather or confined spaces.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians, imparting knowledge of industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Achieved optimal network performance by splicing fiber optic cables with precision and speed.
- Improved service quality by regularly inspecting and maintaining fiber optic equipment and tools.
- Streamlined workflow processes by creating comprehensive job plans for each splicing assignment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of splicing work, maintaining detailed records for future reference.
- Prevented potential network failures through proactive monitoring of installed fiber optic systems.
- Maximized efficiency within a team environment, coordinating schedules, resources, and personnel assignments on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Minimized project delays due to unforeseen challenges by employing creative problem-solving techniques when faced with complex installation scenarios.
- Performed repairs on severed fiber cables to restore to complete functionality.
- Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
- Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
- Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
Tower Technician
North Sky Communications
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines
- Performed tower construction at heights of 300 feet while maintaining focus on safety
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for T-Mobile Equipment
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up 8 hour drives
- Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites
- Changed out batteries for T-Mobile sites
- Built extensive knowledge working with AFIG, ALOA, and ANTENNAS.
- Executed precise antenna alignments using specialized tools to ensure optimal signal strength in targeted coverage areas.
- Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
Installation and Service Technician
Whidbey Telephone Co
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary parts and supplies for timely installations and repairs.
- Inspected completed work to identify faults and check conformance with specifications.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently identifying and repairing cable faults in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of completed tasks, contributing to accurate project documentation and data tracking.
- Ensured high-quality connections, skillfully installing and terminating various types of fiber optic cables.
- Upheld high standards of craftsmanship while working under challenging conditions, including inclement weather or confined spaces.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians, imparting knowledge of industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Achieved optimal network performance by splicing fiber optic cables with precision and speed.
- Boosted overall network efficiency by recommending upgrades or modifications to existing infrastructure as needed.
- Collaborated with engineers to design effective routing plans for new fiber optic installations based on client requirements.
- Ensured accurate and complete installations by closely following manufacturer guidelines and adhering to industry best practices.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient installations of various equipment.
Apprentice Electrician
Guard Electric
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
- Acquired valuable hands-on experience with various types of wiring systems by assisting experienced electricians in diverse installation projects.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coupeville High School
Coupeville, WA06.2019
Skills
- Tower Cranes
- Installing equipment
- Maintenance & Repair
- Equipment operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Diagnosing issues
- Configuring devices
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Fusion Splicing
- Network Troubleshooting
- Emergency Repairs
- Optical Loss Testing
- OTDR Testing
Certification
- Fiber Optic Installer
- Fiber Optic Splicer
- CPR
- OSHA 10
- Blood Pathogens Course
- First Aid
- RF Safety
- Guardian Fall Protection
- Capstan & Signal Person Training
- Flagger Certification
Timeline
Fiber Optic Splicer
TDS Telecommunications
02.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
North Sky Communications
10.2021 - 02.2023
Installation and Service Technician
Whidbey Telephone Co
10.2019 - 10.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Guard Electric
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Coupeville High School
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