Robert Byrd
Huntingtown,MD
Summary
Dedicated fiber optic technician with extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems. Known for a strong emphasis on teamwork and a results-oriented approach, adept at adapting to evolving project requirements. Proficient in splicing, testing, and network optimization, consistently delivering reliable solutions while upholding the highest industry standards. Committed to driving efficiency and excellence in all aspects of work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fiber Optic Technician
Fusion Solutions
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised installation and maintenance of fiber optic systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on fiber optic techniques and best practices.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repair of complex fiber optic networks, enhancing system reliability.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to optimize workflow efficiency across teams.
- Person in charge, on site at emergency situations
Fiber Optic Splicer
Fusion Solutions
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Spliced fiber optic cables using precision techniques to ensure optimal signal strength.
- Conducted thorough testing and troubleshooting of fiber networks for quality assurance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of splicing procedures and network configurations.
- Made emergency on call response to repair down circuits
Lead Carpenter
Scheibel Construction
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Person resposable for all other company personal on site
- Mentored junior carpenters on safety protocols and advanced carpentry techniques.
- Conducted site inspections to assess compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
Carpenter
Scheibel Construction
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Responsible for maintianing all OSHA saftey requirments
- Performed rough and finish carpenty
- Operated small heavy equipment
Carpenter
Orion of Virginia
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work. Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Carpenter
S M Construction
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing.
- Replace light switches, wall outlets, and light fixtures.
Carpenter
D & J construction
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing.
Carpenter
Orion of Virginia
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Carpenter
Architectural Remodeling Inc
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing.
Carpenter
Wayne Enterprises
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing.
Carpenter
Architectural Remodeling Inc
03.2003 - 10.2008
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Press help/Press Operator
Litho Impressions
08.2002 - 03.2003
- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job. Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
- Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
- Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
- Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances. Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
Pro Shop Help
Marlboro Golf Club
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Clean and maintain golf carts.
- Pick driving range and wash range balls. Help in pro shop as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Owings, MD05.2002
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout award 4/2002
Calvert County Christian Men's Slowpitch Softball League, Comminisher 12/13/20
Timeline
Lead Fiber Optic Technician
Fusion Solutions
04.2022 - Current
Fiber Optic Splicer
Fusion Solutions
01.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Carpenter
Scheibel Construction
04.2017 - 01.2019
Carpenter
Scheibel Construction
08.2013 - 04.2017
Carpenter
S M Construction
11.2012 - 05.2013
Carpenter
D & J construction
06.2012 - 11.2012
Carpenter
Orion of Virginia
05.2011 - 08.2013
Carpenter
Orion of Virginia
04.2011 - 06.2012
Carpenter
Architectural Remodeling Inc
12.2010 - 04.2011
Carpenter
Wayne Enterprises
10.2008 - 12.2010
Carpenter
Architectural Remodeling Inc
03.2003 - 10.2008
Press help/Press Operator
Litho Impressions
08.2002 - 03.2003
Pro Shop Help
Marlboro Golf Club
06.2002 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Northern High School