Valentine Riviera-Medeiros
Waianae
Summary
Results-oriented telecommunications specialist with extensive experience in cell tower operations. Proven ability to lead teams while maintaining safety standards and delivering exceptional results. Proficient in network troubleshooting and performance optimization in dynamic environments, consistently achieving project goals in high-pressure situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman
Local 1186 Electrical Union
11.2024 - Current
- Structured Cabling for Ethernet Wireless Access Point (WAP) and Power Over Ethernet (POE) CCTV Systems
- SCADA
- Fiber installation
- Fiber fusion splicing
- Troubleshooting and corrective maintenance
Lead Foreman
Electrical CCI Services
Honolulu
06.2022 - 10.2022
- TMobile L600/L700 upgrades, anchor projects consisting of boom swaps.
- Structural, RF cabling grounding and troubleshooting.
- Site daily updates with T-Mobile JOT-form also recently recertify for heavy rigging and climb & rescue.
- Site construction scheduling along with methods of procedure (MOP)
- Occasionally managed 3 crew on-site, sometimes another crew when needed.
- Submittal of project redlining before project deadline.
- Tracking work performances and daily updates.
Lead Foreman
Sattel Broadband/AscendTek LLC
Kapolei
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Tower upgrades for TMobile L600/L700 and anchor projects consisting of boom swaps, structure upgrades and new installs.
- Punch list work, converting all conceivable punch items (i.e. structural, RF cabling grounding and troubleshooting).
- All aspects of new site builds & upgrades for TMobile
- Knowledge base with rigging & ropes.
- Control descent rigging plans and safety.
- Experienced working with AC and DC power.
- Knowledge in Microsoft office and adobe.
- Supervisor: Anthony Le - Construction Manager - 808.722.7388
Correctional Officer Emergency Hire
Adult Correctional Officer
Waipahu
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Enforces rules and keeps order within facilities or prisons.
- Supervised inmates activities.
- Searched inmates for contraband items.
- Report inmate misconducts.
- Escort and transport inmates.
- Supervisor: Tiresa Harris - Sergeant Officer - 808.699.7811
Lead Foreman
Sattel Broadband/AscendTek LLC
Kapolei
08.2020 - 01.2021
- New site builds upgrades
- Boom Swaps
- Sector Change-out
- Cell Tower modifications.
- Supervised crew members with time & attendance.
- Always maintained a safety environment to protect crew & company.
- Record keeping of daily activity reports to submit to upper management.
- Job hazard analysis.
- Tailgate morning meetings.
- Supervisor: Anthony Le - Construction Manager - 808.722.7388
Tower Lead - Acting Foreman Role
Mastec Solutions
Kapolei
08.2019 - 08.2020
- All aspect of new site builds
- Upgrade for AT&T
- Installed new power plants, electrical upgrades & service expansion.
- Supervisor: Tony Guzik - Construction Manager - 808-220-3896
Tower Technician 3
Vinco
Las Vegas
08.2019 - 06.2019
- Built & upgraded new sites for TMobile.
- Power plant, swaps, bbu installs L600/L700 projects.
- Supervisor: Brandon - Project Manager - 702.489.8200
Education
Certificate of Diploma -
James Campbell High School
Ewa Beach, HawaiiSkills
- Telecommunications expertise
- Structured cabling
- Fiber installation
- Troubleshooting methods
- Power systems management
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- First aid and CPR
- Rigging and safety protocols
- Customer relations
- Safety compliance
- RF and EME awareness
- Network optimization
- Ericsson equipment installation
References
- Lance Kimball, 951-214-0559, 10 plus years - professional & personal reference
- Anthony Le, 808-722-7388
Timeline
Journeyman
Local 1186 Electrical Union
11.2024 - Current
Lead Foreman
Electrical CCI Services
06.2022 - 10.2022
Lead Foreman
Sattel Broadband/AscendTek LLC
08.2021 - 05.2022
Correctional Officer Emergency Hire
Adult Correctional Officer
01.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Foreman
Sattel Broadband/AscendTek LLC
08.2020 - 01.2021
Tower Lead - Acting Foreman Role
Mastec Solutions
08.2019 - 08.2020
Tower Technician 3
Vinco
08.2019 - 06.2019
Certificate of Diploma -
James Campbell High School