Neil A. Barrow
196 Weifield Street
Brooklyn, New York 11236
1-347-668-3369
  neil.a.barrow@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position that will utilize my abilities to take on new challenges where my existing skill sets in the areas of administration and technical service can be applied.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Verizon (FIOS Copper/FTTC), Northern, New Jersey ~ January 2011- January 2015
Project Manager

Responsible for conducting application programming, database and system design. Set up and securing Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. Maintaining awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements. Conducting  effective performance evaluations and mentoring those with less experience through formal channels. Responsible for training of employees and clients through both formal and informal training programs. Project manager for several key projects involving high-speed internet and VBuild system. Worked well in a high-volume, high energy telecommunications environment, able to meet deadlines and provide quality production. Coordinated the workflow HICAP, FTTC, and FTTP.  Also responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-speed Ethernet and video to customers and providing high quality customer service by my team.

Verizon (FIOS Copper), Northern, New Jersey ~ May 2009 – Dec 2010
Broadband and Entertainment Manager
Responsible for individual and group 22 field technicians. Utilized analytical and organizational skills to make important decisions which provide clear and timely solutions of issues. Improved efficiency and productivity within team by 20 percent. Provide on call management support for up to 100 technicians. Prepare monthly quality assessment reports. Ensure technicians are meeting compliance measurements outlined.

Verizon (Construction, FTTP), Northern, New Jersey ~ Jun 2004 – May 2009
Lineman and Fiber Splicing Manager
Supervised daily operations and served as single point of contact for placing fiber cable (864, 216, 144, 96, 72, 48 and 24). Aerial and underground placing also hubs. Coordinated resources with field technicians.  Worked with Engineering department to ensure timely completion of engineering work orders. Reported all phases of FTTP project functions to second level managers. Inspected all jobs for quality of completed field facility checks as required by engineering groups.


Verizon (Construction, FTTP), Northern, New Jersey ~ Dec 2001 – Jun 2004
Lineman and Fiber Splicing Manager
Supervised daily operations and served as single point of contact for placing technicians. Coordinated resources with Field Project Manager, Control Maintenance Center, and engineering to ensure timely completion of engineering work orders. Reported all phases of FTTP project functions to second level managers. Inspected all jobs for quality and completed field facility checks as required by Engineering Group. Assigned to travel to various cities in Northern New Jersey, to work on initial mass construction launch based on ability and expertise. Operated mass and single fusion splicing machines. Testing of Db loss between Central Office and Hub construction network.

Verizon (Install and Maint.), Northern, New Jersey ~ Dec 1999 – Dec 2001
Dispatch Foreman
Utilized analytical and organizational skills to make important decisions, which provided clear and timely solutions.   Improved efficiency and productivity within team by being organized and results oriented. Dispatched and coordinated individuals and/or response teams to trouble shoot problems.

Verizon (Copper), Northern, New Jersey ~ Oct 1994 – Dec 1999
Field Technician
Constructed and installed 5ESS switching systems. Installed T1, DSL and ISDN lines. Interpreted vendor specifications for optic and electronic equipment.

EDUCATION

Master of Communications, 1997
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science: Management and Finance
Jersey City State College, Jersey City, New Jersey


CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services
Registered Security Guard – ID 10009575102 (Exp 09/2012)


References furnished upon request