Richard Arechiga III
Dallas,USA
Summary
Seeking full-time employment at a company that will allow me to grow. I possess many skills in the Telecommunications field. I have engineered for Verizon, as a contractor on the Verizon Business side for about 4 years. I am familiar with many network equipment systems, and their requirements for installation.
I also have many years of working the Inside Plant (ISP) of many companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Level 3. Building the network structures and installing telecommunications equipment they are needing to meet their communication needs. Installing many types of equipment.
- Regional Network Engineer (Verizon business contractor)
- Level 4 Telecommunications Network Installer
- Apprentice electrician
- Lead Driver
- Level's 1-4 Telecommunications Network Installer
- Technical dispatcher for DirecTV (MASTEC)
- Cable Service Technician, and Installer
- Forklift Operator
- U.S. Marine
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Network Engineer
Randstad Technologies (Verizon Business)
Dallas, Texas
12.2023 - 06.2026
- Designed network solutions for client requirements and technical specifications.
- Helped deploy new technologies to expand network capabilities.
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware for LAN, WAN, and wireless network setup and support.
- Worked with IT professionals to identify system needs and deliver comprehensive solutions.
- Assisted in the design of local area networks and wide area networks.
- Administered network policies, procedures, and standards to align with organizational goals and security requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery and setup of network equipment and services.
- Maintained production network according to company SLAs to fulfill agreed-upon client specifications.
Regional Network Engineer
Randstad Technologies (Verizon Business)
Dallas, Tx
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Engineered and planned various types of communication systems at customer locations and Verizon central offices. Developed a method of procedure for installation. Using Verizon engineering systems, charts, and regulations for proper installation. Ordering the correct hardware, fibers, SFPs, fiber protection systems, and electrical modules needed to correctly install the system according to the environment. Using AC, or DC power. Creating proper documentation and giving specifics for the installer to use during installation. Working and planning with at times the central office technicians, outside plant team, project managers, field engineers and installers for all information needed to get the system installed correctly. Keeping, documenting, and filing up to date files on all projects. Added all current project documents to a company shared folder for review and safekeeping.
Level-4 Installer
Telecom Technicians Inc.
Dallas, Tx
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the installation of any and all network machines that are responsible for the existence of the World Wide Web that this nation and the world are very dependent on today. To include running, and testing fibers, running and connecting a/c and d/c power to all shelves that require a power source to function. Not to exclude mounting, and grounding bays that are grounded to a central grounding system. Also installing and wiring light fixtures, and light switches for AT&T, U.S. Government, Time Warner, Level 3, T- Mobile, and other central offices that are owned by other telecommunication companies that require their network to be upgraded by the installation of up to date machinery.
Apprentice Electrician
KD Electric Inc.
Dallas, Tx
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Apprentice electrician. Over 5 years of electrical experience. Preparing and installing full electrical systems to provide proper electrical outlets, circuits, wiring and overall electricity to up and coming Chick-fil-a's that are under construction and, being built in the entire Dallas- Ft. Worth Motorplex area. Duties include digging trenches at proper depth according to State and NEC codes to lay in pvc piping for external lighting and receptacles closely following the blueprints and wants and needs of the customer. Adding conduit piping of different sizes through internal and external walls throughout the facility to allow proper wiring size, and gauges for correct voltage and amperage to be distributed to its proper receptacle, light fixture, switch, or other electrical devices. This includes bending conduit pipe, running wiring of different sizes, lengths, and colors to properly provide electricity according to NEC, and State codes. Also not to exclude adding proper finishing touches to all lighting, receptacles, sconces and switches for the complete and proper look the customer is wanting and looking for.
Driver/ Lead
Curtis Moving Inc.
Dallas, Tx
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for the pick-up, delivery and storage of high-end client items ranging from chandeliers, stone fixtures, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, and all household and office items. Taking special care and precautions to preserve and safely transport their belongings to designated places. Installing their chandeliers and light fixtures. Meeting time frames and keeping proper paperwork. While maintaining the upkeep of different size box trucks and all moving materials. To include 2-wheel dollies, 4x4 dollies, moving blankets, tie straps, tarps, and other materials.
Network Installer
Telecom Technicians Inc.
Dallas, TX
09.2012 - 07.2017
- Responsible for the installation of any and, all network machines that are responsible for the existence of the World Wide Web that this nation and the world are very dependent on today. To include running, and testing fibers, running and connecting a/c and d/c power to all shelves that require a power source to function. Not to exclude mounting, and grounding bays that are grounded to a central grounding system. Also installing and wiring light fixtures, and light switches for AT&T, U.S. Government, Time Warner, Level 3, T- Mobile, and other central offices that are owned by other telecommunication companies that require their network to be upgraded by the installation of up-to-date machinery.
Technical dispatcher
MASTEC
Carrollton, TX
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Verified and scheduled appointments for technicians prior to appointment. Receiving incoming calls from customers assisting with technical difficulties via cable, internet. Assisting technician with activation, and deactivation, swapping and removing of cable boxes and satellite dishes.
Service technician/ Installer
Comcast Cable
Dallas, TX
06.2000 - 08.2004
- Servicing, and installing of digital cable, high speed internet, and digital telephone in the Dallas area. Responsibilities consist of maintaining and carrying proper amount of equipment to install and service customer's orders and requests. Maintenance of all tools and field equipment needed to perform all of field work under complete safety rules governed by OSHA standards; not to exclude the maintenance and upkeep of the company vehicle.
Warehouse Chief Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Fort Worth, TX
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Responsible for the storage, shipping, receiving, and upkeep of millions of dollars' worth of nuclear and biological equipment being shipped to numerous Marine Corps bases overseas and around the world to assist in Operation Enduring Freedom. Reporting and accounting of sensitive material each morning to the White House. Performing any and all duties concerning forklift operations. Also, to include managing, and overseeing the well-being of ten U.S Marines, and their families; while maintaining them, and myself within the absolute highest standards of the United States Marine Corps.
Assistant Warehouse Chief Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Oceanside, CA
06.1999 - 06.2000
- Responsibilities include overseeing all warehouse operations that assist all the Marines in maintaining serviceability of all field equipment needed to perform their duties in case of war. Also, to include performing any, and all work, and duties concerning, forklift operations. Not to exclude managing, and overseeing the wellbeing of eighteen U. S. Marines, and their families. Keeping, and maintaining them and myself within the highest standards of the U. S, Marine Corps.
Billetting Clerk, Camp Kinser Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Okinawa, Japan
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Responsibilities consist of scheduling, and reserving lodging for all U. S. Marines and U. S. Government officials that are being deployed and temporarily housed on Camp Kinser. Also, to oversee, and supervise all needed maintenance, and cleaning needed in any of the three hundred and sixty rooms in four different buildings. While maintaining myself at Marine Corps standards.
Supply Clerk Rank of Lance Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
11.1996 - 06.1998
- Responsibilities consist of issuing and receiving of all 782 gear, or equipment that is needed to perform all duties in the field, and needed to survive in combat. Extra duties consist of taking on tasks that are usually set aside for Marines of a higher rank being an Embark NCO. Those duties consist of preparing any and all boxes used for deployment to be at its absolute readiness. Having proper markings, and dimensions properly placed on certain areas for easy loading and shipping. Using the vigorous rules and regulations set by the U. S. Marine Corps.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Dallas High School
3120 N. Haskell Ave Dallas, Tx 7520405-1996
Skills
- Network design
- Network troubleshooting
- Router configuration
- Cabling standards
- Deployment coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Network system design
- Network Troubleshooting Abilities
- Organized and detail oriented
- Network hardware upgrades
- Connectivity troubleshooting
- Hardware installation
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Vendor management
Timeline
Regional Network Engineer
Randstad Technologies (Verizon Business)
12.2023 - 06.2026
Regional Network Engineer
Randstad Technologies (Verizon Business)
05.2021 - 12.2022
Level-4 Installer
Telecom Technicians Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2021
Apprentice Electrician
KD Electric Inc.
10.2017 - 06.2018
Driver/ Lead
Curtis Moving Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2017
Network Installer
Telecom Technicians Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2017
Technical dispatcher
MASTEC
08.2004 - 06.2005
Warehouse Chief Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
04.2003 - 04.2004
Service technician/ Installer
Comcast Cable
06.2000 - 08.2004
Assistant Warehouse Chief Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.1999 - 06.2000
Billetting Clerk, Camp Kinser Rank of Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.1998 - 06.1999
Supply Clerk Rank of Lance Corporal
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
11.1996 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
North Dallas High School