Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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John Willis

Turtle Lake,WI

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fiber Optic Technician/Business Owner

Self Employed Services/ Freelance
Turtle Lake , WI
09.2003 - 01.2025
  • Performed quality assurance testing on all installed cables to ensure proper performance.
  • Attended customer sites to install, test and troubleshoot fiber optic cabling systems.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on existing fiber optics systems in accordance with industry standards.
  • Measured signal strength of televisions, telephones and internet connections to verify adequate performance.
  • Resolved any technical difficulties that arose during installation or maintenance processes.
  • Identified potential problems in existing networks before they became an issue by performing thorough inspections.
  • Installed, terminated and spliced optical fibers using fusion splicing techniques.
  • Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
  • Provided technical support to customers who experienced issues with their fiber optic networks.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding the status of existing or new installations.
  • Worked closely with project managers to determine scope of work and timeline requirements.
  • Coordinated with contractors when necessary to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Education

GED -

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
10-1989

Skills

  • Signal testing
  • IP networking
  • Network synchronization
  • Ethernet networking
  • Fiber optic safety
  • Fiber optic cleaning
  • Fiber optic routing
  • Customer support
  • Structured cabling
  • Technical training
  • Wireless communications
  • Broadband networks
  • Fusion splicing
  • Network troubleshooting

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Certified Network Cable Installer ( CNCI)
  • FCC Guidelines ( Jones Certification Corse) Focus on Broadband Signal and Leakage

Timeline

Fiber Optic Technician/Business Owner

Self Employed Services/ Freelance
09.2003 - 01.2025
  • Certified Network Cable Installer ( CNCI)
  • FCC Guidelines ( Jones Certification Corse) Focus on Broadband Signal and Leakage

GED -

Elgin Community College
John Willis