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Debra Collins

Marietta,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic team player, organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude who is successful at managing multiple priorities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Translation Engineer

Verizon
5215 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004
05.2002 - 06.2014

* Implementation of roamer translations to support Verizon and roaming partners network projects (i.e. switch conversions, acquisitions, network design, product deployment).

*Identify a root cause of issues impacting customer's ability to roam and monitor through resolution.

*Implementation of new switches into VCRS (Verizon Centralized Roamer System).

*Analyze requests from the areas and publish 1xRTT/EVDO Industry Announcement weekly.

Application Support

Verizon
5215 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30064
04.2000 - 05.2002

* Support the end users requesting CDMA billing data

* Transport billing data from all Verizon switches to the server to the end users.

Roamer Database Representative

GTE Wireless
1150 Sanctuary Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
01.1996 - 04.2000

* Developed and maintained courteous and effective working

relationships between GTE Wireless and roaming partners.

* Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving

complaints in a timely manner.

* Troubleshoot relevant resources to assist roaming partners,

identified member representation needs and troubleshot next

steps to provide optimal support for roaming.

Network Support Assistant

Contel Cellular, Inc.
245 Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA 30346
08.1988 - 03.1996

* Organized technical group/vendor sponsored meetings,

seminars, and workshops to ensure interdepartmental

participation.

* Created the blocked and dropped call report for management.

* Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from

start to finish.

* Strengthened communication skills through regular

interactions with others.

* Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and

productively with all team members.

* Passionate about learning and committed to continual

improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2023

Skills

* Continuous Improvement

* Attention to Detail

* Reliability

* Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Translation Engineer

Verizon
05.2002 - 06.2014

Application Support

Verizon
04.2000 - 05.2002

Roamer Database Representative

GTE Wireless
01.1996 - 04.2000

Network Support Assistant

Contel Cellular, Inc.
08.1988 - 03.1996

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Kennesaw State University
Debra Collins