Marcus S. Barnes

Houston, Texas

407.913.4718

mbarnes.telecom@gmail.com

 

Objective:

I am seeking a position within Telecommunications that will allow me to further develop my Leadership and Project Management skills in the areas of Field Operations Management and LTE Systems Integration and Optimization.  I am currently a candidate for the PMP Certification.

 

 

Verizon Wireless (Jacob Engineering Outsource)                                                                                           May 2014- Present

Engineer III Equipment Specialist for AWS, PCS & Small Cell (Houston Gulf Coast Region)

·   Submit Material Releases using CATS software to vendors installing AWS eNode B 9412 & 9712,  RRH’s, and MCO Metrocell equipment for small cells including the SAR-W SCN router

·   Work with Small Cell team on equipment deployment for OSP solutions including both shared & dark fiber routing.

·   Provided equipment for both AC & DC power scenarios on small cell equipment with NiCad battery backup when possible

o   AC option uses customer provided 120 VAC branch circuit with standby power

o   DC option uses a manual transfer switch with generator backup

·   Ensured that all RRH & Small Cell Network equipment was NEBS Level 3 certified 

·   Approve Vendor Closeout packages for 9412 & 9712 installs from the eNode B to the di-plexors

·   Manage equipment issues related to the eNode B and Power Plants directly with ALU & Emerson

·   Report directly to PM’s and Directors on AWS and Small Cell install targets and progress

·   Process vendor POR’s and CO’s when out of scope work is required to complete a site

·   Coordinate site space issues with Real Estate and/or submit AWS vendor proposed sketches to be updated by R/E

·   Receive site survey information related power and space requirements that is used to order additional equipment as needed (i.e. converter shelves, Netsure 710 PP)

·   Working with the Glenmont Warehouse to streamline equipment accounting and inventory procedures to improve accuracy of deliverables

 

 

 

Sprint Network Vision / Samsung    Region 3 & 10 Midwest                                                                             2013 – 2014

Senior Field Operations / Project Manager for Sprint Network Vision & 2.5

·   Started this project as a Senior Technical Lead and advanced to Field Operation Management

·   Led Cluster Migrations in Sprint Markets working with Local Switch Techs, Router Support Teams, Samsung RF Teams and RAN Commissioning Teams.

·   Currently Training and rolling out the Sprint 2.5 Capacity Addition Project in Midwest

·   Completed Daily Project Schedules for Technicians and Warehouse Deliveries

·   Trained Field Technicians on migration responsibilities, ATP test procedures and MMBS Troubleshooting

·   Worked with Drive Testers to complete E911 & CPAP testing for M2 clusters

·   Conducted router script installation for Cisco Systems using XShell software

·   Produced MMBS alarm reports and facilitated Tiger Teams for alarm clearing

·   Installed Fiber backhaul and converted TDM on high capacity site migrations

·   Assisted with personnel issues involving work performance and corrective training

·   Helped to create an atmosphere of “information sharing” among the field technicians

·   Mastery Level MS Excel skills used to create Access Trackers and Scheduling Spreadsheets

·   Accountable for ensuring successful night operations by shifting support personnel to sites that are having issues during Time Sensitive Migrations

·   Encouraged Technicians to complete multiple tasks on each site visit to improve efficient and reduce “re-visits.”

 

 

Avion Systems / Ericsson    Kansas City, MO                                                                                                     2013

Field Technician III / LTE/CDMA Integration Specialist for Sprint Network Vision

·   Worked with the 4G NIC to integrate LTE DUL’s and DBA’s

·   Worked with the 3G & 4G NIC to integrate CDMA 1900 & 800 DUL and DBA systems

·   Verified DBA backhaul links to the switch using Vortex software

·   Conducted integration using Element Manager, Vortex and Hyper Terminal software

·   Led the Tiger Team members on troubleshooting tasks on site

·   Coordinated daily tasks and status updates directly with Ericsson Senior Managers

·   Produced detailed reports of all activities at each site using MS Excel. 

·   Uploaded daily AMS reports from both field personnel and NIC engineers into Ericsson LDO software

·   Conducted site audits prior to Integrations to ensure quality installation

·   Partnered with the market Implementation Manager to keep him aware of all on-site issues

·   Mentored less experienced technicians with best practices to enhance their development

 

 

Brius Telecom, LLC  / T-Mobile      Seattle, WA                                                                                                2012

Field Technician III / Team Leader

·   T-Mobile Modernization 2G/3G UMTS PCS 1900 Node B Shared Mode Integration

·   T-Mobile Modernization 4G LTE 2100

·   T-Mobile AWS 1700 & 1900 Troubleshooting Solutions

·   Implementation & Integration Team Leader

·   Ensured implementation of RFDS site design per T-Mobile RF Engineers

·   Coordinated with Nokia Seimens Networks regarding site monitoring post-cutover

·   Performed site maintenance for T-Mobile trouble ticket items

·   Conducted sweep test to troubleshoot RF Line Failure or signal weakness

·   Installed Bias-T RET controllers for AWS technology at the antennas

·   Completed Site Close-Out Packages

·   Served as a resource for other crews on site

·   Overseer of Site Material distribution on site, including fiber and coax jumper replacement documentation

·   Managed client and sub-contractor relationships and ensured quality assurance benchmarks were being met

 

 

FMHC Construction, Inc.  Houston, TX                                                                                                            2010 - 2011

Lead Construction Manager & Level 2 Commissioning/Integration Supervisor / Trainer                                            

·   T-Mobile Modernization 2G/3G Shared Mode Integration

·   T-Mobile Modernization 4G LTE (2013)

·   Lead a team of 3 construction managers with project implementation and sub-contractor management

·   Trained “in-house” staff, construction managers and service providers on project specific parameters and national specifications regarding the Modernization Project

·   Reviewed SOW and identified “Out of Scope” items that would require a change order

·   Coordinated S&S CD’s with the RFDS Sheets to verify equipment and antenna information

·   Ensured my team was prepared and competent to conduct construction management of installation and integration

·   Attended daily “Quality Assurance” conference calls with client NSN & T-Mobile

·   Coordinated daily task with our Project Coordinators including PO’s, Commitment Request, and Change Order Request.

·   Ensured commitment request and PO’s were being processed daily by our accounting team

·   Conducted warehouse inventory on all project related equipment including coax, fiber, radios and system modules

·   Supervised “overnight” site implementation on multiple sites on behalf of Nokia Siemens Networks.

·   100+ Site Surveys conducted to determine site conditions for construction.

·   International coordination with team members in India regarding site readiness for Integration

·   Daily construction progress conference calls to Nokia Siemens & T-Mobile Leadership

·   Taught “in-house” BTS Manager Software training for employees.

·   Verizon Wireless sites in Texas & Louisiana

·   Worked as a Site Acquisition Lead in completing all regulatory work, lease amendments and other documents required for NTP.

·   Assembled and submitted complete Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIP) and NTP packages for the client.

·   Led the New Build site walks and gathered the information to assist our A&E team with Lease Exhibits.

·   Created professionally drafted site sketches to assist the A&E department using AutoCAD and Visio.

·   Reviewed MLA and SLA Lease Documents for language and/or term discrepancies and updates.

·   Submitted S&S CD’s and Structural Documents to multiple Jurisdictions for Permitting and Zoning approvals.

 

 

 

Ericisson/Clearwire , New York, NY                                                                                                                          2009-2010          Construction Manager

 

·   Work Ericsson Wireless sites to make sure all equipment was present and functioning correctly

·   Conducted audits of the 2G RAN Systems: RBS 6102 & 2116 and BBS 2116.

·   Conducted audits of the 3G RAN Systems: RBS 6102 and BBS 6102.

·   Took inventory, did barcoding, and took pictures of all equipment. I would then scan all the barcodes, and upload all the information gathered into Plex Online.

·   I used Plex Online, Excel Trackers (Spreadsheets), and Streets and Trips.

·   Worked with site owners and/or landlords to gather information about their sites, and to gain access to their sites

 

 

Costrotta Construction, New York, NY                                             2008 

Site Acquisition Manager

 

·   Led a team of (6) Site Acquisition Specialist on the Sprint Network Vision Project aka “Leap Frog”.

·   Responsible for managing modification to 40 of Sprints pre-existing telecom sites mainly “rooftop” Private Landlord and MLA’s nestled in NYC metro and Westchester County area.

·   Complete Scope Documents for Sprint verifying existing entitlements, current design and existing equipment. Scrub Site Agreements, ‘As Built’ and S&S CD’s, ICA’s, Clearwire SLA’s and amendments, for Subleasing language, Improvements/rights to modify and whether or not LL consent, Notification and/or a Lease Amendment would be needed to complete RF and Backhaul temporary configuration while the final configuration is being finalized.

·   Identify OOS (Out of scope) items as it pertained to Zoning, Planning, FDNY review process, TPPN, Landmark Sites, Special Use Permitting, Conditional Use Permitting and/or Admin Review.

·   Work in conjunction with assigned Construction Managers from ALU (Alcatel Lucent) on verifying equipment from site photos taken during previous Engineering Site Surveys to identify best case scenarios for Sprints RF upgrade as it pertains to the antenna array and BTS equipment.

·   Work with Sprints database “Siterra” daily to identify incidents with the LL in addition to navigating throughout the document library and downloading all pertinent docs needed to make a firm assessment i.e. Lease Exhibits, EBTS, SAP/PSA’s, Structural’s, Load Letters, Zoning Resolutions, W9’s, 2C surveys, etc..

 

 

Global Tech Management, LLC. New York, NY                               2007-2008

Site Acquisition Consultant   

 

·   Oversaw and managed 75-100 new builds sites for Clearwire, ATT per year in the NY markets.

·   Responsible for the site selection, leasing and zoning activities as well as the information facilitation required for the wireless sites assigned

·   Functions included: Drive Search Rings to identify and qualify the best available properties for the installation of wireless antenna sites. Influence and obtain property owner consent on the proposed wireless antenna site installation. Coordinate with RF Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the engineering, and construction requirements. Negotiate lease, easement and ancillary agreements between landlord and client. Request and/or review a Title Report for the approved site candidates. Assemble and submit a complete Site Candidate Package (SCIP) for client approval. Coordinate and attend the Tech Team Visit with the RF Engineer, Zoning and Construction. Review zoning and construction drawings coordinating RF, Zoning, Construction and Landlord requirements modify as necessary. Procure the landlord’s or appropriate signatory on all required documentation.

·   Completed fieldwork on behalf of the client for Zoning Hearings.

·   Maintained Excel Trackers.

·   Field support on all LL relation’s matters as they arose. Provided solutions by researching and responding to questions and problems promptly.

·   Proposed appropriate action, in case of deviation from the project plan, to the steering group to secure that the project objectives would be met.

 

Barnes Financial & Investment Services, Houston, TX                                           2005-2007

Greater Texas – Licensed Real Estate Broker /Commercial Leasing Consultant

·   Marketing Investment Properties

·   Proposed Tenant Improvement Layouts for both Commercial & Residential

·   Obtain necessary documents for new client registration

·   Prepare all newsletter information to go out on a quarterly basis

·   Coordinate all BFS social media advertising and correspondence with new and existing clients

·   Conduct Wealth Management workshops that introduce Real Estate Investors to our comprehensive services

·   Research Site and Deed restrictions per applicable codes or ordinances

 

 

Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc.   Orlando, Florida                                                          2001-2005

Architectural / Construction Administration Coordinator

·   Managed the Submittal process by keeping daily records of client submissions using MS Excel

·   Worked with Engineering Consultants on CD Production Drawings

·   Reviewed Zoning and Building Code standards per the Jurisdiction of record per project

·   Corrected Construction Documents for accuracy before being sent to the client

·   Led Field Site Visit reviews with General Contractor and sub-contractors to verify accuracy of construction

·   Conducted “Punch List” reviews and notified client to authorize payment to Contractors

·   Worked with GC to created “AS-BUILT” drawings and Certificates of Occupancy during post –construction phase

 

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION                                                                                               

·   Master’s of Architecture & Construction Science

Prairie View A&M University

 

·   Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

Florida A&M University

 

·   Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN)

Level II Commissioning & Integration Certified - 2010

Level II Installation Certified - 2010

 

·   Real Estate License in Texas

Champion School of Real Estate

 

·   LEED AP Certification, Cisco Applications