Gordon David Cline
Telecom Manager/Field Engineer
Pt Pleasant,WV
Summary
Telecom professional with 30 years experience in project management, installation, maintenance and repair. Supporting customers in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, retail and government. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Technician
Tarheel Communications
02.2005 - 04.2017
- Services provided at VA Med Centers, various businesses, hospitality industry
- Installation, maintenance and repair of PBXs and peripheral equipment and devices.
- Install, test and repair of network cabling, fiber optics, extend circuits for local and remote equipment. Install alarm circuits and cctv for sensitive areas.
- Provide user training and support for new installations.
Affiliate Engineer, Installation Maintenance Repair
Self Employed; contractor for BlackBox Network Services, Mid Atlantic Communications and Tar Heel Communications
09.2002 - 01.2005
- Provide installation, cutover and on site support for multiple business telecom service providers.
- Duties included PM, install and repair PBXs, Cabling Network Infrastructure at VA healthcare facilities and hospitality industry
- Install DC Backup Power and UPS as required by manufacturer and customer specifications.
- Extensive Travel
Sr. Technician
Blackbox Network Services
05.1998 - 09.2002
- Installation, maintenance and repair of PBXs, Peripheral Eqpt, Network Infrastructure.
- Install, maintain, relocate and repair telecom equipment and cabling at healthcare facilities, call centers, industrial, retail chains, various businesses and government agencies.
- Provide customer support and training.
- Extensive travel throughout WV, VA, OH, KY, TX, PA
Project Manager
Dulles Network Associates
03.1997 - 05.1998
- On site PBX/Telecom Tech at VA Medical Center located in Beckley WV.
- Manage project and install PBX, peripheral eqpt and network infrastructure.
- PM of existing PBX and MAC required by service agreement
PBX Manager/Tech
White Oak Telecom
11.1994 - 03.1997
- VA Med Center PBX technician.
- Duties included preventive maintenance, MAC and expansion of existing PBX and replacing with updated equipment upon reaching its max capacity.
- DC power upgrade, MDF, IDF expansions and additions as required.
- Remote Program and PM of PBXs at additional VA sites as required by customer and employer.
Telecommunications Technician
Tar Heel Communications
11.1989 - 11.1994
- Installation & Repair of PBX, key systems cabling/network infrastructure at various retail chains, businesses, VA Med Center in Salisbury, Charlotte and Winston Salem, NC
Affiliate Engineer
Bell Atlanticom
09.1987 - 11.1989
- Duties included install PBXs, Key Systems and cabling at various retail chains, private businesses, state and local government offices and bureaus.
Education
High school or equivalent - General; Reading Writing Arithmetic
Charleston High School
Charleston, WV03.1984
Skills
Set up and install Telecom Equipment Rooms AC/DC Power Configuration, ground/bonding Backup Power and Climate Control Considerations Floor Plan Cabling/Eqpt Rack Layout Expansion Area Cable Install, Terminate and Test Customer Support/User Training Management and clerical duties, including order/purchase of equipment and materials, hiring/layoff, employee time, payroll Create and maintain database of equipment/cable facities Perform pre-bid equipment count and create site layout drawings for installation and maintenance contracts Customer interface as required for Q&A for site configuration and management considerations
(10 years)
IT Support
IT Experience
Customer Service
Certification
Mitel SX 2000, NEC NEAX Products, Samsung DCS, Toshiba, AT&T/Lucent, Nortel
ASSESSMENTS
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Highly Proficient
- November 2019
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes.
- Basic Maintenance and Repair — Highly Proficient
- December 2019
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Clean driving record. Personal and professional references and manufacturer's certifications are available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Technician
Tarheel Communications
02.2005 - 04.2017
Affiliate Engineer, Installation Maintenance Repair
Self Employed; contractor for BlackBox Network Services, Mid Atlantic Communications and Tar Heel Communications
09.2002 - 01.2005
Sr. Technician
Blackbox Network Services
05.1998 - 09.2002
Project Manager
Dulles Network Associates
03.1997 - 05.1998
PBX Manager/Tech
White Oak Telecom
11.1994 - 03.1997
Telecommunications Technician
Tar Heel Communications
11.1989 - 11.1994
Affiliate Engineer
Bell Atlanticom
09.1987 - 11.1989
High school or equivalent - General; Reading Writing Arithmetic
Charleston High School