FELTON D. THOMAS
Los Angeles,CA.
Summary
My objective is to obtain employment where I may utilize my detail oriented, interpersonal, and organizational skills along with my physical strength while advancing up the corporate latter to establish a career where my technical, engineering, and communicational skills will be utilized in a growing company. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS I am a focused, dependable, hardworking, quick learning employee. I have knowledge of Headend and CATV Maintenance technologies, network integration, setting forward and returning levels on both General Instrument and Scientific Atlanta equipment, maintaining all fibers at node locations, as well as, phone and data transmit levels, AC/DC principles, satellite receiving systems, powering a plant, Hub support, and maintained a status monitoring system and power supplies. I have worked with HP Calan, Risor Bond TDR, and Stealth meters, HP analyzers, CAT 5 and 6 data cables, advanced R.F. and video test equipment. I have had various types of training from installing and pole climbing courses to nodes and amplifier workshops to forklift operation safety and proficiency training. I also have experience with properly sorting, loading and unloading in a timed setting; and accurate inventory upkeep. I am versed in Windows base programs, creating spread sheets with detail information with regards to levels, cable length and voltage, etc.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Integration
SRI Integration Services
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Machine Operator
Tristar
El Segundo, California
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process
- Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors of finished product
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions
- Inspected parts using Microscopes, and Calipers, Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
- Participated in daily quality meetings to evaluate daily job performance in comparison to daily target goals
Engineer, Charter Contractor
Glendale, California
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Preparing Goodwin Hub for Node split, and I did surveys for VOD (Video on Demand) and SDV (Switch Digital Video)
- I Also was involved in raking out of some old cables for services no longer needed
- I helped ISP Engineers in the San Fernando Hub with Fiber runs and coaxial cable runs, and I also so aided ISP manager with some warehouse organization.
I pick up Executive
Porter/Toyota Headquarters Penske
Torrance, California
05.2014 - 04.2018
- S/Manager’s vehicles and I fuel them and I detail their cars and park them back into their designated stall
- I stage and fuel all rentals for the next following day, and I all check to see what vehicles needs servicing and those that need to be picked up from the service garage.
Employee Exact Staff
Gardena, California
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Sorted mail according to the south bay area codes listed by the company; prepared delivery routes; loaded and unloaded trucks; worked in fast paced environments; inventory management; order packing and fulfillment; and other various warehouse duties as required by site employers.
Headend Technician
Rightech Inc
New York
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Built all services such as: V.O.D.; narrow cast; forwarded and returned levels from the Headend to the field; tested and certified all cables, levels, and projects; cut in and ran all data cables (CAT 5 and CAT 6); installed and racked all equipment necessary and coax cable in the Headend (Cable TV Facility or Hub); traveled to different sites in various cities; executed cutovers from old to new plants; and any other related duties.
Network Integrator Optinet Inc
Florence, Alabama
12.2004 - 05.2008
- Integrated satellite and off-air signals into Headend receiver equipment, integrated antenna sites to the Headend facilities, integrated Headends with the antenna receive networks and the transportation networks, 3rd party contents, support systems (Emergency Alert, Ad Insertion, etc.), and multiple applications of Fiber Hubs & Wiring Centers; deployed multi-service Headends and system level testing plans; packaged technical documentations: floor plans, rack layouts, wiring diagrams, and port configurations as applicable; installed tower & satellite dish foundations, antennas, and Headend systems; and measured performances of input levels, interferences, and picture qualities.
MTC Technician
Cox Communications, Orange County
, California
07.2000 - 12.2004
- Responded to trouble calls in reference to channels; channel lineup changes; building new nodes in the Headend; tying in new equipment; assisting filed technicians with Headend issues; worked on commercial accounts; routine maintenance and FCC proof of performance; worked with different venders in reference to cable channels; used AC/DC and R.F
- Principals; used satellite receiving systems; monitored audio/video signals; and other related duties.
Network Operations Technician II Cox Communications
Orange County
, California
01.1998 - 07.2000
- CLI, Outages, Hold Calls, Commercial Calls, Power Supply Maintenance, maintained a 750 MHz two-way plant, troubleshoot from Headend to customer’s homes, and other related duties.
Installer / Service Technician
Cox Communications, Rolling Hills Estates
San Pedro, California
06.1993 - 01.1998
- Installation of all CATV services, repaired trouble calls, on-call for duties and outages, and several other related duties.
Unloader/ Packer / Loader
United Parcel Services
Vernon, California
05.1989 - 06.1993
- Unloaded and loaded boxes out of and in three 100 feet trailers within three-hour periods, packed boxes, and other necessary duties.
Education
Network Management & Communications
University of Phoenix
Management & Communications
Colorado Technical University
6.2011
Timeline
Network Integration
SRI Integration Services
11.2019 - 08.2022
Engineer, Charter Contractor
03.2018 - 11.2018
Machine Operator
Tristar
10.2016 - 10.2019
I pick up Executive
Porter/Toyota Headquarters Penske
05.2014 - 04.2018
Employee Exact Staff
02.2011 - 05.2014
Headend Technician
Rightech Inc
11.2008 - 02.2009
Network Integrator Optinet Inc
12.2004 - 05.2008
MTC Technician
Cox Communications, Orange County
07.2000 - 12.2004
Network Operations Technician II Cox Communications
Orange County
01.1998 - 07.2000
Installer / Service Technician
Cox Communications, Rolling Hills Estates
06.1993 - 01.1998
Unloader/ Packer / Loader
United Parcel Services
05.1989 - 06.1993
Network Management & Communications
University of Phoenix
Management & Communications
Colorado Technical University