Wesley Dorsett
CRESTON,IA
Summary
Proven track record in Outside Plant Design with Windstream Communications, showcasing expertise in GIS and Microstation alongside exceptional management and communication skills. Excelled in large-scale fiber builds across multiple states, effectively supervising junior engineers and collaborating with government entities. Demonstrates a strong blend of technical acumen and leadership abilities, driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Plant Design Engineer
Windstream Communications, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Designed copper and fiber builds of various size.
- Designed large scale fiber builds from conception to implementation as a part of different government programs including, CAF2, SEFH, PPP, and RDOF.
- Supervise a number of junior engineers who have a multitude of exchanges.
- Responsible for 48 individual exchanges.
- Designed fiber all over the country, including Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Georgia, and Arkansas.
- Trained in GIS systems, Microstation, and pole loading via Katapult Pro.
Customer Service Technician
Windstream Telecommunications
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Installation of copper, fiber, and fixed wireless technologies in both residential and business capacities.
- Trouble shooting and repair of copper, fiber, and wireless technologies.
- Customer facing, able to work with customers both residential and business to resolve issues and satisfy complaints.
Apprentice Electrician
Rams Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
Air Cargo Specialist
USAF Reserves
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes.
- Utilized computer systems to manage cargo shipments and accurately track goods.
- Compiled accurate cargo manifests, avoiding shipping errors and meeting regulatory standards.
Security Officer
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2003 - 01.2010
- Enlisted in the USAF in the fall of 2003 as an Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic
- Stationed at Beale AFB, CA from 2004-2007
- Deployed to Al Dhafra AB for six months.
- Deployed to RAF Akrotiri for six months.
- Changed permanent duty station to Osan AB, S. Korea 2007-2008
- Changed permanent duty station to Yokota AB, Japan 2008-2010
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Snead State Community College
Boaz, ALBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Skills
- Very strong computer skills, including but not limited to networking, including the setup and implementation of cisco switches, firewalls, and routers
- Very strong computer application skills, I am trained on many different applications, including all MS product such as Excel and Visio I work regularly in GIS systems, including 3GIS and Katapult pro, and I am trained in CAD programs such as Microstation
- Very strong management capabilities, in my day to day career as an OPS Engineer, on a daily basis I deal with several contractors and internal construction crews, every day I facilitate jobs and communicate with departments, I manage scheduling, MOPs, routing jobs through finance procedures, and customer relations I preform site visits to customer locations multiple times per week, and delegate many projects and designs to junior engineers
- Very Strong communication abilities, as mentioned in my management capabilities, I spend a great deal of my time on the phone communicating between departments and responding to emails to ensure that we're able to deliver a quality product in a timely manner regarding business deliverables, I also handle a number of residential issues regarding loss of service and work closely with local operations to ensure minimal down time, externally I talk with county and city governments dozens of times per year addressing complaints and concerns I also deal with both county road engineers and DOT engineers regarding the facilitation of road moves
- Self motivated, reliable and always learning, the one thing I've learned about this business is that it's always changing and you have to be ready to change with it I have been involved in several new technologies and have often been the person chosen to complete the testing and critiquing of applications and programs that are being integrated into our systems I'm also not one to shy away from the demands of the job, I have traveled several times per year to help other areas complete their tasks and have put out many fires
Hobbies
I'm a nerd, I like to game in my spare time, I have a group of friends who I've been playing with for almost two decades at this point.
If I'm not gaming you will find me tinkering with new technologies, I do photo imaging and editing, I use a 360 camera and update google streetviews. I love building and upgrading computers, I've been doing it since the early 2000's even though I can afford a pre-built these days my pride won't allow me to buy one.
I have an interest and astrophysics, and frequently read into new discoveries, my favorite spot in my home state of Alabama besides Little River Canyon is the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.
Timeline
Outside Plant Design Engineer
Windstream Communications, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Customer Service Technician
Windstream Telecommunications
02.2018 - 09.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Rams Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
Air Cargo Specialist
USAF Reserves
03.2010 - 07.2012
Security Officer
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
03.2010 - 03.2011
Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2003 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Snead State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Capella University
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