Rodney D Ballon
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Obtain a telecommunications position allowing me to use my 20+ years of experience in organization, customer service, trouble shooting, communication, and project management skills. ProfileMotivated, personable business professional with multiple 20+ years of experienceFlexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
BENCH TECHNICIAN
CREATIVE REALITIES.LLC
AUDREY, FAIRFIELD, NJ
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Configuring AOpen and Mini Mac PC’s for customer sites
- Loading images and schedules to customer specifications
- Re-imaging and replacing SSD drives in customer PC’s
- Uploading new content to various customer sites
- Configuring wireless mesh networks for customer sites
- Testing customer images and configuration before shipping to customers
- Trouble shooting returned PC’s customer sites
TELCOM CONTRACTOR, TEDCOM INC
LANDOVER, TOWSON, MD
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Installing and training costumers on AVAYA products such as partner, legend, magix and ip office
- Installation equipment racks, cabinets and ladder trays in co-location cages
- Classified, labeled and warehoused all inventory for future use
- Keeping the department organized and efficient
- Communicating with all department managers and purchasing on inventory levels and locations
- Maintained a record of all transfers and disposal
- Implemented and followed a control system to reduce damage, breakage and inventory obsolescence.
SITE PROJECT MANAGER
BRIDGECOM INTERNATIONAL
ST NEW YORK, NY
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Installation and trouble shooting of T1 adits and parydyne units on customer premises
- Installation equipment racks,cabinets and ladder trays in co-location cages
- Used cable testing tools such as light meters, Fluke, T-Berd, continuity testers
- DS-3 circuit wire wrapping and DSX installation for T1 de-marcation
- Ran transmit/receive cables from DSX panel to SONET equipment
- Ran T-1 jumper cables from DSX panel to blocks on frame backboard
- Installation of fiber tray , ladder racking and earth quake bracing
- Running and lacing/stitching of power and data cables
- Running 500/750 DC power cable and H-tap installation on dc power
Low Voltage Foreman
AviSight
New Jersey
03 2015 - Current
- Maintained high standards of quality control, ensuring all installations met industry codes and regulations.
- Delivered projects on or ahead of schedule by effectively coordinating tasks among team members.
- Collaborated with other trades on-site, fostering a positive working environment that led to successful project completion.
- Conducted regular safety training sessions for the team, reinforcing the importance of safe work practices in the field.
- Evaluated new tools and equipment to implement updated technologies that improved installation quality and speed.
- Kept accurate records of job progress, materials used, and hours worked to ensure efficient billing processes for clients.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MUPHYSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
SEP.1986/THRU/JUN/1989
Skills
- Skills Summary
- Project Management
- Written Correspondence
- General Office Skills
- Computer Savy
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Inventory
- Residential and commercial installations
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Maintenance and Repair
Affiliations
PARTNER, LEGEND, MAGIX AND IP OFFICE
Timeline
BENCH TECHNICIAN
CREATIVE REALITIES.LLC
10.2010 - 06.2011
TELCOM CONTRACTOR, TEDCOM INC
07.2009 - 05.2010
SITE PROJECT MANAGER
BRIDGECOM INTERNATIONAL
02.2003 - 05.2005
Low Voltage Foreman
AviSight
03 2015 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MUPHYSBORO HIGH SCHOOL