Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Donald Lovell Sr

Charleston,Illinois

Summary

Experienced Head End Specialist with a work history of setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment in Master Head Ends and Optical Network Termination sites. Talented at solving problems and assisting in troubleshooting network issues and fiber optics. Held a Lead Technician position for 10 years as a supervisor below the Tech Operations Manager. Excellent communication and planning skills. Works well with others but also organizes and manages time while working alone.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Work Shop Assistant

John Deere Alliance Tractor
09.2022 - Current
  • Established clear lines of communication between colleagues which resulted in an improved understanding of individual duties and responsibilities.
  • Streamlined workshop processes, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
  • Increased overall workshop safety by implementing proper tool storage and maintenance procedures.
  • Improved workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Assisted in the completion of projects on schedule through diligent work and attention to detail.

Receiving Operator

Mars
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided new item setup, merchandising and inventory control.
  • Reviewed incoming shipments for correctness to ensuring no damage or duplication of orders.
  • Built professional relationships with key personnel within supplier organizations.
  • Coordinated intake of up to 24 large shipments per day.
  • Streamlined the unloading process for greater productivity and minimized delays in material handling.
  • Collaborated with shipping department to expedite order processing and reduce lead times for customers.
  • Minimized risk of workplace accidents by following safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts during the receiving process.

Head End Specialist

Mediacom Communications
05.1985 - 03.2022
  • Configuring devices
  • Installing fiber optic equipment
  • Maintaining components
  • Maintained 5 network sites, 14 Optical network termination sites
  • Worked with maintenance technicians when needed
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Used Microsoft Word, Excel and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Troubleshooting local computers to head end computer for LO
  • Built line up and programmed thumb drives to recognize

for EIU and SBLHC systems

  • tower experience
  • Routed IP addresses
  • Proficient in using Spectrum analyzer, Fiber optic OTDR, RF fieldstrength meter and Satellite meters


Education

High School Diploma -

Mattoon High School
Mattoon, IL
05.1983

Skills

  • Device installation
  • Cabling Layouts
  • Device configuration
  • Troubleshooting systems
  • System Repair
  • Component installations
  • Voltage meters
  • Documenting activities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Route Management
  • Deadline Management
  • Power Tool Operation

Timeline

Work Shop Assistant

John Deere Alliance Tractor
09.2022 - Current

Receiving Operator

Mars
03.2022 - 08.2022

Head End Specialist

Mediacom Communications
05.1985 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Mattoon High School
Donald Lovell Sr