Darren Ostrom
Raymore,MO
Summary
Skilled in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes leading to increased efficiency. Demonstrated success in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Committed to maintaining confidentiality of financial data and contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Accounting Technician
MCCS Shared Service Center
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2020 - Current
- Coordinated month-end closing activities including preparing account reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and corrected accounting entries and documents to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Researched discrepancies between system generated reports and actual balances on a regular basis.
OSP Engineer
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, Kansas
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project status updates or resolve issues encountered during implementation.
- Provided technical support to customers on various OSP related topics.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw design projects.
- Documented all activities related to design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operations.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
Machine Operator
Souix Chief
Peculiar, Missouri
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
OSP Manager Planning and Engineering
AT&T
Mission, Kansas
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards related to planning engineering activities.
- Monitored project performance to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards and safety regulations.
- Scheduled and budgeted many large projects.
- Supervised daily project tasks while remaining focused on long-term goals.
- Provided technical support throughout the life cycle of a project by troubleshooting problems that arise during its execution.
OSP Engineer
AT&T
Overland Park, Kansas
03.2013 - 10.2018
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing progress against project timelines.
- Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors for timely completion of projects.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Assisted in the installation of fiber optic cables, conduits, and other associated hardware.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw design projects.
Fiber Optic Technician
AT&T
Olathe, Kansas
09.2000 - 03.2013
- Inspected and tested fiber optics equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided training to personnel on proper use of tools and techniques related to fiber optics.
- Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
- Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
- Installed, terminated, spliced and tested fiber optic cables.
- Conducted fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Identified issues with existing cable plants using OTDRs.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their fiber optic needs.
- Troubleshot and repaired fiber optic systems.
- Completed line work at heights using bucket trucks and underground using access points.
- Climbed poles and entered tunnels, buildings, trenches or manholes to accomplish various job tasks.
- Established and modified networks and computers at businesses, schools, government buildings, medical facilities and homes.
- Handled fibers for device routing, ribbon breakouts, component assemblies and custom splicing projects.
- Performed maintenance on fiber optic networks.
- Connected wires and cables to terminals and attached and detached various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings or poles.
Installation Technician
Southwestern Bell/AT&T
Kansas City, Missouri
05.1997 - 09.2000
- Maintained clean tools, test equipment and work motor vehicles.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Repaired malfunctioning components in existing systems as needed.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers, providing advice and support on technical queries.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
Central Office Technician
Southwestern Bell
Kansas City, Kansas
05.1995 - 05.1997
- Installed and repaired distribution racks and cables.
- Tested newly installed telecoms systems before deploying them into production environments.
- Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.
- Maintained records of central office equipment inventory.
- Repaired and maintained circuits, cables and equipment for uninterrupted service.
- Assembled and installed communication equipment.
- Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.
- Repaired damaged or malfunctioning telecoms equipment using specialized tools and testing devices.
- Tested repaired, newly installed or updated equipment to drive proper function and conformance to specifications.
- Tested circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
MBA - Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Kansas City, MO05-2013
MBA - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of Management
Kansas City, MO05-2012
Bachelor of Science -
DeVry University
Kansas City, Missouri05-2000
Skills
Account reconciliation, budgeting, financial management, safety, OSHA standards, computer skills (ms office, office 365, Fusion, excel, power point, publisher), working with power tools, defensive driving, power carts and fiber trailers, commercial vehicles
Certification
- Six sigma yellow belt
Accomplishments
- Customer service excellence (1998, 1999, 2000)
- 5 year service (2)
- 10 year service
- 15 year service
- 20 year service
Timeline
Lead Accounting Technician
MCCS Shared Service Center
02.2020 - Current
OSP Engineer
Black & Veatch
07.2019 - 11.2019
Machine Operator
Souix Chief
04.2019 - 07.2019
OSP Manager Planning and Engineering
AT&T
10.2018 - 03.2019
OSP Engineer
AT&T
03.2013 - 10.2018
Fiber Optic Technician
AT&T
09.2000 - 03.2013
Installation Technician
Southwestern Bell/AT&T
05.1997 - 09.2000
Central Office Technician
Southwestern Bell
05.1995 - 05.1997
MBA - Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science -
DeVry University