Rashad L.

Experience

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  Unlimited Energy – Tommy Nelon

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Roof Lead

  Developed and executed layout and installation of electrical wiring and fixtures based on job terms, schematic designs and city regulations.•Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.•Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.•Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.•Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.•Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.•Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.•Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation•Operated hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.•Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.•Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems, saving customers 30% off future repair spending.•Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.•Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.•Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory. Show less

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  UNITED STATES ARMY

  Dec 2009 - Oct 2015

  ● Maintained SECRET security clearance. Ensured the functional performance of radio and data distribution systems, including executing all signal support activities and delivering technical assistance and training for automated telecommunication computer systems. Successfully configured Desktop IBMs or Compatible Microcomputer for operation, restored Operation Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), and integrated network hardware and software in desktop and microcomputers. Trained, mentored, and led a team of 75 soldiers on operating OE254 antennas, Motorola XTS and SINGARS. Oversaw, repaired, and maintained a broad range of signal support equipment and terminal devices, including radio, wire and battlefield automated systems, further illustrating exceptional technical abilities. Earned a stellar reputation, resulting in a promotion from Private First Class to Staff Sargent. Installed fiber and copper patch cables from the voice/data switches in the MDF/IDFs out to the workstations. Assist in the final stage of installing 36,000 patch cables at a new building for the Tactical Operating Center on FOB Adder, Iraq.Managed a team of 10 soldiers including professional development, training and counseling’s. •Accountable for $10M worth of equipment, including trouble shooting mechanical issues, and operation.•Coordinated logistics for trainings between several different offices resulting in a smooth training schedule•Safe and efficient operation of heavy artillery, bulldozers, backhoes, frontend loaders, and forklifts.•Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.•Reported the scheduling of maintenance on machines and met production goals by maintain cost effective levels of pmcs and inventory Show less

  • Cable installation and manager

    Jan 2008 - Oct 2015

  • Soldier

    Dec 2009 - Sept 2015
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  Verizon

  May 2016 - now

  • Determine air flow and pressure in aerial and underground cable.• Performed regular inspections of manholes to test for gas.• Repaired damaged fiber optic cables by replacing broken strands or connectors.• Installed fiber optic cables according to industry standards and specifications.• Conducted quality assurance tests on newly installed networks and cabling systems.• Performed cable splicing activities, including cutting and stripping of cables, crimping of connectors,• terminating of wires and installation of grounding devices.• Provided technical support for customers related to installation, operation, maintenance or repair of RF• equipment.• Performed field tests to troubleshoot and verify RF systems performance.• Timing and synchronization experience involving clock distribution systems, filters and buffers.• Experience using oscilloscope and Digital Multimeters.• Experience with Firebird 6000 series communication analyzer.• Experience with T1, E1, RS 232, and RS 530;• Experience with VoSIP, TS/SCI Voice, SatVoice, and SBU Voice or secure conferencing via World Wide Secure Voice Conferencing System (WWSVCS), Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), and the Military Strategic and Tactical Relay Satellite (MILSTAR) as well as strategic-to-tactical secure-voice interoperability. Show less ● Helping residents with low voltage/communications/Audio Visuals in the early to late construction stages. Running/Fishing CAT5, CAT6, camera wire, UTP, 24/48 port patch panels, speaker wire, FLUKE testing. Mounting various size flat screen televisions and making it cable ready. Mounting speakers and installing security cameras making them ready for surveillance in focus. Terminating and Jacking CAT5 and CAT6 using RJ45 ‘s, jacks and wall brackets/jacks. Terminate and connect camera wire and speaker wire. Tested cables and installed J hooks. Pulled cable, installed fire alarms, speakers and motion/security sensors. Scribe and Polish Secure Fiber Optic Cable. Pulled and routed CAT 5, CAT 6 and Fiber Optic Cables. Terminated and dressed in cable trays and racks. Show less

  • Cable Splicer / Service Tech

    May 2016 - now

  • Fios Cable Technician/ A/V Technician (Temp)

    May 2016 - Jun 2016