LOUIS HAYWOOD
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Reliable Quality Control Specialist with abilities in blueprint interpretation, operations monitoring and quality control inspections. Outstanding communication, active listening and organizational talents with experience in tower installation, maintenance, and repair. Strong focus on safety protocols, equipment handling, and troubleshooting technical issues. Effective collaborator, adaptable to changing project demands, and consistently delivers results. Skilled in climbing, rigging, and working at heights with precision and reliability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Auditor
MasTec Network Solutions
09.2022 - Current
- Complete video closeout audits within required timelines.
- Ensure there are zero defects on the video closeout audits to the customer
- Ensure all audits are completed within the timeline provided
- Work with both external and internal customers to provide education on audit findings
- Experience in managing individual or multiple wireless communication projects
- Able to effectively work independently
- Proficient computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe PDF’s, and database systems
- Ability to complete closeouts with detailed and highlighted photos
- Communicated effectively across departments regarding any findings from audits so that necessary adjustments could be made promptly.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
Tesla
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for building the IDF and MDF cabinets
- Routing CAT 5,6 to Juniper routers
- Installing gateways, network access points, fiber, fiber cabling and terminations.
Tower Technician Top Hand
Ericsson
01.2019 - 09.2021
- AT&T work
- Follow OSHA safety standards and RF Awareness Guidelines for AT&T
- Per contract, follow site installation specs in accordance to schematics
- Knowledge of DC Power and electrical safety protocol
- Installation of radios, antennas, booms and platforms
- Decommissioning of cell sites including concrete pads, booms, and platforms via carrier schematics
- Safety meetings and gear inspections
- Follow safety protocol
- Ensure work is up to specifications and quality is up to customer standards
Cell Site Technician
ESA Engineering
12.2018 - 10.2019
- TMO work
- Follow OSHA safety standards and RF Awareness Guidelines Per contract, follow site installation specs in accordance to schematics Knowledge of DC Power and electrical safety protocol Installation of radios, antennas, booms and platforms Decommissioning of cell sites including concrete pads, booms, and platforms via carrier schismatics Safety meetings and gear inspection
- Performed general overhaul work in radio equipment on-site.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Performed tower construction at height while maintaining focus on safety.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of new cell sites, adhering to safety guidelines and project timelines.
- Contributed to team success by training junior technicians on best practices for cell site maintenance procedures.
- Performed pre-emptive health checks on critical systems to prevent unexpected service disruptions or failures during peak traffic hours.
- Supported major network upgrade projects by providing technical expertise on cell site equipment.
- Streamlined workflows through effective coordination with cross-functional teams such as field operations, planning, construction, and quality assurance groups.
Cell Site Technician
Mastec Network Solutions
05.2016 - 09.2018
- AT&T work
- Follow OSHA safety standards and RF Awareness Guidelines
- Per contract, follow site installation specs in accordance to schematics
- Knowledge of DC Power and electrical safety protocol
- Installation of radios, antennas, booms and platforms
- Decommissioning of cell sites including concrete pads, booms, and platforms via carrier schimatics
- Safety meetings and gear inspections
- Contributed to disaster recovery efforts by restoring damaged cell site infrastructure in a timely manner, minimizing communication disruptions for affected communities.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
Cell Site Technician
LCC
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Survey cell site for any hazards before proceeding to climb the structure
- Inspect safety gear and hold a safety meeting before we begin work Perform radio, antenna, and mount swaps installs and removals
- Install microwaves, power trunks, and fiber lines ti designated areas
- Follow OSHA and RF Awareness guidelines
- Use proper judgement when working at dangerous heights to prevent and emergency and or fatality
Cell Site Technician
ThinC Onsite
04.2011 - 03.2015
- Supported major network upgrade projects by providing technical expertise on cell site equipment integration and migration strategies.
- Ensured minimal downtime through timely response and resolution of network outages and service degradation incidents.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
Cable Instlaller, Comcast
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Review work orders
- Identify the equipment needed per customer request via work order
- Identify myself to the customer and give a brief tutorial of the equipment that will be installed
- Set up home networks, VOIP, and digital cable boxes
- Perform service calls and resolve service issues using signal gauge equipment and various hand tools
Carpet Installer
Carpet Installation LLC
02.2001 - 11.2001
- Survey the work area to properly assess the new installaion
- Work with various hand tools
- Dispose of old carpet and hardware in a proper manner
- Install new carpet per customer request
Education
Technical Diploma - technical
Clarkston High School
Clarkston, GA2005
Skills
- Presenting
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Data manipulation
- Resourcefulness
- Knowledge of standards and procedures
- Leadership qualities
- Quality control processes
- Documentation review
- Auditing techniques
- Validation processes
- Continuous improvement
Certification
Climber Rescue and rigging (4 years)
RF Awareness training (4 years)
VoIP
LAN
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
CPR/First Aid
Current
OSHA 30
NWSA Certified
Rescue training certification
Timeline
Quality Control Auditor
MasTec Network Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Tesla
10.2021 - 06.2022
Tower Technician Top Hand
Ericsson
01.2019 - 09.2021
Cell Site Technician
ESA Engineering
12.2018 - 10.2019
Cell Site Technician
Mastec Network Solutions
05.2016 - 09.2018
Cell Site Technician
LCC
04.2015 - 07.2015
Cell Site Technician
ThinC Onsite
04.2011 - 03.2015
Cable Instlaller, Comcast
06.2008 - 03.2010
Carpet Installer
Carpet Installation LLC
02.2001 - 11.2001
Technical Diploma - technical
Clarkston High School
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