Samuel K Barfield
Charleston,SC
Summary
I am a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have extensive experience in the CATV/Telecommunications industry, I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer. Responsible project coordinator focused on maximizing team productivity with proactive, cross-functional communication and organized approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
Squan Construction Services
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, facilitating effective communication and workflow management on-site.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to maintain timelines.
- Conducted site inspections to assess work quality, providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement in practices.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
Traffic Signal Technician II
SCDOT
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Handles responsibilities involving signal controller programming and timely database updates.
- Executed setup and testing of signal cabinets using revised drawings for precise pre-installation readiness.
- Respond to traffic signal, highway lighting or navigation lighting complaints, as well as after hours emergency call promptly making necessary repairs
- Replace existing signal equipment such as signal and pedestrian poles, signal cabinets, signal heads, electrical wiring, navigation lighting and highway lighting due to damage or age
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and inspections of traffic signal equipment to include preemption for railroads and emergency vehicles
- Install, program and repair overhead and shoulder signal flasher related equipment such as time clocks and Carmanah solar flashers
- Operates bucket trucks, boats, drigger derrick trucks and trailers for the repairs and installation of traffic signals, highway lighting and navigation lighting
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Project Coordinator
Southeast Utilities of GA
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Accountable for the overall Project Management for discrete jobs
- Plan and coordinate all facets of the construction process, rendering a decision on workflow, production planning, and control, and material and lab cost control
- Analyzes business and user needs, documenting requirements and revising existing deployment process as necessary
- Tracks all activity and invoices for Construction and reports that information accordingly
- Conducts periodic review for new processes to meet current projected business needs
- Supports in the monitoring of implementation progress for compliance with budget and time constraints
- Practices company safety policies and procedures and ensures they are followed
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Planned and coordinated the installation of underground utilities according to specifications and safety regulations.
Maintenance Technician
WOW
09.2008 - 01.2016
- Conducted thorough upkeep of fiber optics, field operations, and distribution networks conforming to company standards.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the copper phone plant from the customer premise to the central office location
- Tested connections to verify power supplies and communication link functionality.
- Troubleshot complex network issues involving multiple nodes or devices connected via coaxial cable.
Technician
ManTech
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Integration of wiring and communications in military MRAP vehicles
Service Technician
Suddenlink
10.2003 - 08.2007
- Installation, Troubleshooting and repair of CATV systems and products including but not limited to Television, Digital Services and High Speed Internet
Education
GED -
St. Andrews Parish
Chas, SC05.1992
Fiber Technician -
JONES/NCTI
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Emergency repairs
- Schematic interpretation
- Fiber optic splicing
- Quality assurance and control
- Dedicated work ethic
- Effective communication
- Hazard awareness
- Construction crew assistance
- Public safety awareness
- Traffic control
- Incident reporting
- Construction work inspection
- Performance monitoring
- Planning and execution
- Schedule management
- Detail-oriented
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Project coordination
Education
other
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Squan Construction Services
02.2025 - Current
Traffic Signal Technician II
SCDOT
02.2024 - 11.2024
Project Coordinator
Southeast Utilities of GA
05.2018 - 07.2023
Maintenance Technician
WOW
09.2008 - 01.2016
Technician
ManTech
08.2007 - 08.2008
Service Technician
Suddenlink
10.2003 - 08.2007
Fiber Technician -
JONES/NCTI
GED -
St. Andrews Parish
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