KENNETH FULTS
Springfield,IL
Summary
Telecommunications Specialist with 8 years of electrical power system experience in routine and corrective maintenance of power system reliability. Applies technical knowledge and skills with hands-on fault isolation and repair of telecommunications power equipment and standby diesel generators to operate distribution network. Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts and thoughts across multiple stakeholders.
Telecommunications Specialist with 4 years of central office switching system network reliability experience in maintaining network reliability of time-division multiplexing switch systems. Applies technical knowledge and skills utilizing fault isolation and monitoring software to facilitate the repair of telecommunications switch equipment to operate and maintain the wire line network. Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts and thoughts across multiple stakeholders.
Administrative Specialist with 9 years experience in automation of manually produced engineering records of telecommunications infrastructure to Company local area network computer system. Produced automated engineering records of telecommunications infrastructure from data manually entered to Company local area network computer system. Verified accuracy of engineering records of outside telecommunications equipment.
Merchandise Support Associate with more than 10 years of combined experience of customer service at merchandise pickup area, receiving of merchandise shipments, and storage of warehoused goods.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
UtiliSource, Sellenriek Construction
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted precise utility location using advanced locating equipment and technology.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure safe excavation operations to minimize utility damage.
- Collected data to document utility locations prior to and during horizontal drilling operations to facilitate project planning and completion in compliance with regulations and laws.
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for personnel and property.
- Maintained access control point security by issuing temporary replacement ID badge to power plant employees.
- Responded promptly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as necessary.
- Kept current on all required online training.
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security/Allied Universal Services
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Trained new security staff on operational procedures and emergency response techniques.
- Screened individuals upon arrival at facility, verifying identities and prevented passage of prohibited items into warehouse building work areas.
- Screened individuals departing facility preventing theft and detecting possession of prohibited items in work areas.
- Conducted patrols to spot any suspicious activity, examining doors, and gates to verify security.
- Responded quickly to incidents or potential threats.
- Provided excellent customer service while maintaining security.
- Wrote detailed reports on events and incidents.
- Ensured the safety and protection of individuals and property.
Accessory Installer
Ground Effects Inc.
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted quality checks on completed installations to maintain high standards.
- Utilized hand and power tools safely and efficiently during installation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accessory installation workflows.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, promoting safety and efficiency in operations.
- Performed regular maintenance on tools and equipment, maintaining optimal functionality throughout daily operations.
- Improved overall installation time by streamlining processes and organizing workspaces for optimal efficiency.
- Prepared factory-new pickup trucks for sprayed-in bed liner addition.
- Removed masking material from trucks after sprayed-in bed liner was added.
Telecommunications Specialist -Power
AT&T
07.2013 - 01.2022
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems of landline central office equipment, and standby diesel electric generators.
- Troubleshot problems in central office electrical power systems and standby diesel electric generators at central offices.
- Reported incidence of urgent and recurring central office electrical power issues to Company technical support management.
- Maintained Company productivity, utilization, and efficiency standards in work being performed.
- Met all work completion deadlines.
Telecommunications Specialist
AT&T
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Troubleshot problems in central office switch systems using Company's monitoring and access software.
- Communicated with and dispatched technicians to central offices to replace equipment components when problems cannot be remedied with network monitoring and access software.
- Maintained Company productivity, utilization, and efficiency standards in work being performed.
- Received recognition from work center manager for in-depth, thorough documentation of maintenance work being performed.
Administrative Specialist
SBC/AT&T
08.2000 - 07.2009
- Performed data entry of manually produced engineering records of telecommunications infrastructure to Company local area network computer system..
- Produced automated engineering records of telecommunications infrastructure from data manually entered to Company local area network computer system.
- Maintained above-average Company productivity, quality and accuracy standards in work being performed.
Merchandise Support Associate
Sears Roebuck And Company
08.1995 - 08.2000
- Assisted customers at merchandise pickup area.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Operated mainframe computer system, hand-held inventory control devices and material handling equipment to assist customers at merchandise pickup area, and to transport merchandise to stock areas and receive merchandise shipments.
- Organized storage of warehoused merchandise in stock areas.
Merchandise Support Associate
Sears Roebuck And Company
05.1983 - 06.1988
- Assisted customers at merchandise pickup area.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Operated mainframe computer system, hand-held inventory control devices and material handling equipment to assist customers at merchandise pickup area, transport merchandise to stock areas and receive merchandise shipments.
- Organized storage of warehoused merchandise in stock areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1995
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.1986
Skills
Troubleshooting, Computer literate, Organizational, Punctuality, Work Ethic, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Maintained integrity of central office power systems by completing routine maintenance with accuracy and efficiency in a timely matter.
Military
183rd Fighter Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Capital Municipal Airport, Springfield, Illinois
December, 1992 - July 2007 Avionics Photographic Sensor Specialist
- Performed routine and corrective maintenance of airborne video tape recorders.
- Performed routine and corrective maintenance of aircraft cockpit camera
December, 1986 - November, 1992 Munitions Maintenance Specialist
- Prepared twenty-millimeter gun ammunition to be loaded into aircraft gun system.
- Assembled electronic counter-measure flares and chaff for fighter aircraft.
- Performed corrective maintenance of air-to-air and air-to-ground aircraft missile systems.
- Delivered munitions to fighter aircraft on flight line.
Timeline
Utility Locator
UtiliSource, Sellenriek Construction
05.2026 - 07.2026
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
03.2026 - 05.2026
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security/Allied Universal Services
07.2024 - 02.2026
Accessory Installer
Ground Effects Inc.
01.2024 - 03.2024
Telecommunications Specialist -Power
AT&T
07.2013 - 01.2022
Telecommunications Specialist
AT&T
07.2009 - 07.2013
Administrative Specialist
SBC/AT&T
08.2000 - 07.2009
Merchandise Support Associate
Sears Roebuck And Company
08.1995 - 08.2000
Merchandise Support Associate
Sears Roebuck And Company
05.1983 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Lincoln Land Community College