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Roderick Stephen

Augusta,GA

Summary

Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing 6+ years of experience installing voice, data and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic. Experienced in customer relations, regional cabling and building installations. Detail-oriented and reliable with top communication and multitasking strengths. Excellent communicator with top technical and problem-solving abilities. Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
Fort Campbell , KY
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Provided technical interpretation regarding network, software, configuration and architecture oversight.
  • Resolved network issues and equipment and software troubleshooting queries to maintain data accessibility.
  • Created and administered profiles and accounts, also maintaining systems documentation.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.

Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
Yongsan-Gu / Seoul, South Korea
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
  • Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Terminating fiber connectors:3M Hot melts,Anaerobic and epoxy ST,SC,& LC.

Outside Plant Technician /Fiber Optic Splicer

US Army
Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
  • Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
  • Worked at heights of up to 30+ feet and frequently lifted up to 25-60 pounds.
  • Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
  • Performed repairs on severed fiber cables to restore to complete functionality.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Cable Systems Installer /Outside Plant Technician

US Army
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Performed work in buildings, attics, basements and crawl spaces.
  • Installed, maintained and repaired voice and data communications systems.
  • Educated customers on service features and functionalities.
  • Selected location and installed equipment and inside wiring with customers.
  • Dressed, terminated and tested cables and components.
  • Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
  • Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
  • Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
  • Operated equipment, vehicles and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
  • Installing Fiber enclosures.
  • 700+ Splice terminations.
  • Demoing data lines.
  • Creating new cable pathways using J-hooks.
  • Pulling and terminating DAS cable.
  • Demoing,installing ceiling and wall mounting security cameras.

Entry Level Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
FORT GORDON, GEORGIA
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
  • Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
  • Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment and power apparatus.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School
Columbus, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Quality Assurance/Technical Support
  • Terminating Cable/Cable Arrangement
  • Database Management System Software
  • Network Troubleshooting/Work Orders
  • Fiber Optic Cables/Installation Procedures
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment/Cable pulling
  • Training Junior Team Members/Site Installation
  • Prior Service Cable System installer

Timeline

Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
03.2019 - 03.2021

Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
03.2018 - 02.2019

Outside Plant Technician /Fiber Optic Splicer

US Army
07.2016 - 02.2017

Cable Systems Installer /Outside Plant Technician

US Army
05.2016 - 07.2016

Entry Level Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer

US Army
02.2016 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School
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