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MARLYN D. BOWMAN II

3442 Cowboy Way San Angelo,TX

Summary

15+ years of experience in Telecommunications or similar industry. Experience with managing and preserving technical equipment. Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Cable Slicing, T1 Testing, Installation and Repair, and Locating and Faulting Locating. Critical thinker and problem-solving skills. Team player. Good time-management skills. Great interpersonal and communication skills. Accustomed to using mobile tools and applications. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective time management. Computer literature. Operational Improvement. Hardware Support. Available for frequent travel. Clean driving record. 15+ years in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in the identification and resolution of technical and hardware installation and malfunctions. In addition, an experienced cable splicer, both fiber optics and copper cables in the telephone industry. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Currently possess an active Top-Secret clearance issued in May 2021.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunications Specialist

459th FSS/SCO
10.2023 - Current
  • Provides system support to Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Weapons Systems and associated cyberspace equipment.
  • Maintains test operability and reports status and maintenance activities.
  • Performs NC3 equipment (NC3E) and cyberspace systems management, maintenance and customer support functions.
  • Serves as primary technician for Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Weapons Systems and related Cyberspace Systems equipment.
  • Communicates effectively with vendors to determine pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software and services.
  • Accurately reads, understands and carries out technical orders (TO).

Telecommunications Specialist

HQSB, HQMC
06.2023 - 10.2023

Maintains network architecture and infrastructure performance to meet reliability, availability and serviceability requirements.

Accurately configures and optimizes network components such as hubs, routers, switches, etc..

Monitors network performance daily and actions when problems are detected to ensure availability.

Verifies and validates cellphone usage and overages monthly while updating the bills in WAWF.

Computer Assistant

17th TRSS/TXTSC
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitors ongoing operation of network systems to ensure hardware and software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met
  • Serves as project officer for recommending selection of and installing new computer systems and software and maintaining all computer systems
  • Manages hardware and software accounts
  • Maintains communications and computer hardware and software accounts
  • Ensures that inventories are conducted as required, inoperative or obsolete items are properly disposed of
  • Tracks, distributes and coordinates computer technical refreshes and replacements
  • Provides training and assistance to customers.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Optimized computer equipment inventory management, resulting in cost savings through strategic purchasing decisions.

Communication and Equipment Installation Mechanic

502ND COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON/SCOW
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Installed, modified, and maintained government-owned telephone, intercommunication, and Local Area Network (LAN) cable plant distribution systems
  • Troubleshot and repaired telephone, video, data, LAN and meteorological cables
  • Interpreted technical orders, manufacturer's specifications, circuit diagrams, cut sheets, and blueprints
  • Monitored contractors and Air Force Engineering and Installation (E and I) teams during work projects
  • Installed test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair interior LAN cabling
  • Diagnosed and locates trouble in outside communication circuit cards
  • Inside and outside wiring, by using the necessary test equipment.

Cable Splicing Technician

VERIZON
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Spliced copper cable installed terminals and terminal strips both aerial and buried
  • Spliced underground in manholes
  • Removed bridge tap and loads for DSL and T1's
  • Worked with Engineering on blueprints and kept records in order
  • Worked under high pressure and high demands, understands the commitment times on T1's and Business customers
  • Utilized correct labeling on NIU for T1's and cross connects
  • Utilized test equipment, sidekick, copper pro, Dynatel 965, cable/fault locater, TDR, and multimeter
  • Operated and maintain all types of legacy and next generation local and toll switching technology, data network, and computer processing equipment, along with associated peripherals
  • Handled system and equipment installations, acceptance testing, initialization, upgrades and reconfigurations
  • Analyzed, troubleshot and modified software programs for network device configuration and control
  • Analyzed turn-up, testing, trouble reporting and repairing of circuits
  • Performed daily backups and routine monitoring of switches, computer systems and data networks to ensure optimal operation
  • Troubleshot, maintained and repaired power systems/equipment
  • Measured signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment
  • Inspect or tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Accessed specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.

Service Technician

VERIZON
11.2006 - 12.2018
  • Received work assignments and trouble cases from designated employees or via tablets
  • Installed, rearranged, and maintained inside wiring
  • Rearranged and reconnect fiber optic wiring at pole, underground or building terminals
  • Performed necessary work to connect, disconnected, tested, repaired and maintained various types of company and customer provided telephones and equipment
  • Configured customers' computer and equipment
  • Performed diagnostic tests on integrated circuit equipment to determine trouble
  • Worked aloft; climbed ladders and poles; entered tunnels, buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, performed light digging and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks
  • Rearranged workload and communicated directly with the appropriate center in order to set and complete work orders
  • Identified and met all individual customer requirements on installation and/or repair contacts.

Communications Specialist

MEDSTAR TRANSPORT
08.2005 - 11.2006
  • Worked in the MedStar Communication Center
  • Provided emergency requests to transfers critical patients to MedStar Hospitals for conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, trauma and other time sensitive emergencies
  • Provided non-emergency transfer requests to MedStar hospitals
  • Dispatched helicopters and ground critical care ambulances
  • Provided requests for ambulance and wheelchair transports for all MedStar hospitals
  • Coordinated critical responses such as in-hospital Code Heart
  • Coordinated regional hospital information during disasters
  • Proved critical radiology communications; and other critical communications for the MedStar Health system.

Healthcare Specialist

US ARMY
10.2003 - 08.2005
  • Provided emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness
  • Administered emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
  • Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
  • Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis
  • Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.
  • Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
  • Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
  • Assessed safety and operability of vehicles, equipment and medical supplies to prevent unnecessary health risks.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
College Park, MD
12.2023

EMT, Basic Training -

Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Fort Sam Houston Army Base
05.2004

Skills

  • Telecommunications
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Power Point
  • Excel
  • Cable Slicing
  • T1 Testing
  • Installation and Repair
  • Critical thinking
  • Fiber Optics
  • Telecom Protocols
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Hardware maintenance
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Software Upgrades
  • VoIP Systems

Timeline

Telecommunications Specialist

459th FSS/SCO
10.2023 - Current

Telecommunications Specialist

HQSB, HQMC
06.2023 - 10.2023

Computer Assistant

17th TRSS/TXTSC
06.2022 - 06.2023

Communication and Equipment Installation Mechanic

502ND COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON/SCOW
09.2020 - 06.2022

Cable Splicing Technician

VERIZON
12.2018 - 09.2020

Service Technician

VERIZON
11.2006 - 12.2018

Communications Specialist

MEDSTAR TRANSPORT
08.2005 - 11.2006

Healthcare Specialist

US ARMY
10.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

EMT, Basic Training -

Fort Sam Houston, Texas
MARLYN D. BOWMAN II