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Deante' Travers

Suitland,Maryland

Summary

Dynamic professional adept at navigating challenges with agility and resilience. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a successful history of building strong client and team relationships. Committed to driving team success and delivering impactful results across diverse projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Telecommunications Technician

National Capitol Contracting
Arlington, VA
12.2022 - Current
  • Install and maintain AVAYA consoles.
  • (Model 4610, J169, 4690) Conversant with EIA, BICSI, NEC, or TIA standards.
  • Reading and comprehending schematic line diagrams and floor plans.
  • Perform daily Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) service orders.
  • Perform daily break-fix issues received from ServiceNow tickets for high-priority incidents.
  • Read and identify floor plans for small- and large-scale projects.
  • Install, terminate, test, label, and document the CAT6 horizontal backbone cabling at the Work Area Outlet (WAO).
  • Install, terminate, test, label, and document the fiber optic horizontal backbone cabling.
  • Installation of analog and DSL lines from third-party vendors, such as Verizon and AT&T.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Wireless Access Points (APs) for large-scale projects.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain the EP5 for the CATV system.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Public Address Speakers (PAS).
  • Cable plant testing and utilizing multimedia test equipment.
  • Dress and route cables within cubical and modular furniture.
  • Maintain telecommunication closets, and ensure that they are broom-swept routinely.

Lead Telecommunications Technician/ Low Voltage Technician

Vision Technologies Incorporated
Chantilly, Virginia
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Same as E2 Optics description

Lead Telecommunications Technician/ Low Voltage Technician

E2 Optics
Ashburn, Virginia
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Promoted company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture
  • Assist the project manager with installation activities including OSP, ISP, rack, stack, patch, pathways, labeling, troubleshooting and testing
  • Proactively maintain job site organization and basic housekeeping
  • Organize materials, tools, and equipment, collect debris, and ensured hazardous conditions are promptly addressed
  • Learned to read and interpret floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
  • Learned about the different materials and methodologies involved with the installation of a structured cabling system
  • Maintain a satisfactory compliance with customer service requirements

Telecommunications Technician (Temp Agency)

SCOM-USA
Fairfax, VA
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Pulled and routed CAT6 and Pre terminated single mode and multimode fiber optic cables in a DATA CENTER or new construction commercial environment
  • Dressing and patching
  • Tested cable/troubleshoot networking issues
  • Installed support structures

Cable Technician

Verigent –Temp Agency
Mooresville, NC
11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Maintain cable systems by installing, repairing, programming, and upgrading cable infrastructure
  • (CAT- 5, CAT5e, CAT-6, CAT-6e, Pre terminated fiber optic, Coax)
  • Perform major and minor preventive maintenance and repairs by troubleshooting cabling system issues
  • Identify, track and remove abandoned cable
  • Test every newly installed or relocated cable in accordance with established procedures
  • Keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standard
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of National Building Codes
  • Return all equipment and supplies to respective locations after the job completion
  • Understand, adhere to, and promote environmental, health & safety policies
  • Assist co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems
  • Working at heights and small confined spaces
  • Operate vehicles, hand tools, power tools, ladders, leakage detection devices, and test equipment

ITS Technician I – (Intelligent Transportation Systems)

Midasco LLC
Nokesville, Virginia
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Performed skilled electrical installations of various ITS components such as: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, vehicle detection systems, dynamic message signs, and traffic signal control devices
  • Work includes troubleshooting malfunctions and responding to trouble calls
  • Performed construction of traffic signals
  • Use a personal computer (PC) for record keeping and diagnostic troubleshooting of CCTV, vehicle detection systems, and dynamic messaging signs operations
  • Worked irregular shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays

Warehouse Associate

HHGregg Inc.
Waldorf, MD
10.2010 - 08.2011
  • Assisted customers in a prompt, courteous manner and supported store needs
  • Staged, loaded, and unload products received into store and ready to be shipped out
  • Stock and maintain warehouse inventory
  • Assist members of management with checking in transfer trucks with 100% accountability
  • Put product away in proper area of warehouse
  • Store maintenance; (including but not limited to) floors (mopping and vacuuming), all glass and windows, restrooms, trash, break areas, warehouse area, parking lots
  • Assist customers by taking purchased merchandise to customer's vehicle
  • Verify customer is given exact product listed on invoice
  • Pull product for same day deliveries, next day deliveries or transfers to other stores
  • Stock warehouse and sales floor
  • Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Overnight Stocker (Seasonal)

Target Inc.
Waldorf, MD
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking products according to Target Standards
  • Supervisor of 5-man cleaning crew
  • Responsible for upkeep of work areas while providing customer service unloading stock
  • Maintained 100% accountability for new merchandise as it was received

Cable Technician

Falcon Communications
Laurel, MD
08.2007 - 03.2008
  • Provided network services and systems to customers by Installing, testing, troubleshooting, and configuring network equipment, computers, software and associated connectors
  • Assured 100% customer satisfaction with effective and precise reaction to customer complaints
  • Handled sensitive reports which included details of installation and information of clients
  • Analyzed structure of building, reviewing the network details and the overall arrangement of the house to configure most efficient setup
  • Experience with intelligent/hybrid switches for cable installation involving two or more television sets
  • Interacting with the clients and informing about the precautions with the cable networks
  • Responsible for collecting due pays and reporting the details at the company office

Telecommunications Technician

Automated Cable Services Inc.
Lanham, MD
06.2005 - 05.2007
  • Managed and coordinated the hardware installations at various customer sites
  • Recommended resolutions to complex matters of significance, while coordinating the course of action
  • Kept detailed reports and logs of customers and sites managed, while maintaining 100% accountability
  • Handled customer's complaints and inquiries about their voice, data, and fiber optic services, always maintaining 99.9% of our services
  • Installed Ethernet, coax, and fiber optic cable and challenging locations completing 100% installations
  • Analyzed customer's current cable configurations and implemented a more effective solution
  • Installed and maintained wireless networks

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry E. Lackey High School
Indian Head, MD
06-2002

Skills

  • Fiber optic cabling
  • AVAYA system maintenance
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Telecommunications installation
  • CAT6 cabling
  • Public address systems
  • Wireless access points
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Wireless networking
  • Fiber optic splicing
  • Network security
  • Problem resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Compliance standards
  • Job site organization
  • Technical documentation

Certification

Security+ Certification

Timeline

Lead Telecommunications Technician

National Capitol Contracting
12.2022 - Current

Lead Telecommunications Technician/ Low Voltage Technician

Vision Technologies Incorporated
07.2022 - 12.2022

Lead Telecommunications Technician/ Low Voltage Technician

E2 Optics
01.2017 - 07.2022

Telecommunications Technician (Temp Agency)

SCOM-USA
12.2016 - 01.2017

Cable Technician

Verigent –Temp Agency
11.2015 - 12.2015

ITS Technician I – (Intelligent Transportation Systems)

Midasco LLC
09.2012 - 08.2014

Warehouse Associate

HHGregg Inc.
10.2010 - 08.2011

Overnight Stocker (Seasonal)

Target Inc.
01.2009 - 06.2009

Cable Technician

Falcon Communications
08.2007 - 03.2008

Telecommunications Technician

Automated Cable Services Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

Henry E. Lackey High School
Deante' Travers