Cover letter

 

                                        

Telecom Professional
 

Trust is the cornerstone of my business philosophy; internally to
foster creativity, accountability, and effort. Externally to solidify
relationships, promote client retention, and aid in new business development.
Productivity is a predicated on safety I’ve acquired numerous OSHA training
Institute certifications ranging from Industrial hygiene, fall protection, and
advanced hazmat. 

I strive to design and develop engaging business cultures that are critical to
support specified corporate missions. To support this, I promote cultures that
attract and maintain key talent, while improving morale and dedication. I build
motivated teams by matching personalities with predetermined corporate cultures,
and creating environments which foster enthusiasm, leadership, and a sense of
purpose.

My cultures are inclusive, honest, and inspirational.
My success is based on strong analytical skills and the ability to
apply sound business judgment to situations. I bring a management consulting
approach to the challenges facing emerging businesses, and I'm dedicated to
improving the quality, not just the quantity, of business  relationships.

Respectfully
Mr. Masekela Lewis
424-206-3692

 

References;

Tony Decker Ericsson  PM

425-281-5534

 

 

Rob Moreno

VP.BergElectric

310-337-1377

 

Scott Obler

President of Allen Packaging Company

714-235-6342

 

 

 

Masekela Lewis

Masekela_lewis@yahoo.com

424-206-3692

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

 

Concerned Citizens of SCLA

Site Acquisition / Property manager

 

Jan 2015 – Present: Manager (job between contracts)

 

Responsibilities:

 

·   Work with a team of 6 managers 220 residential and  commercial properties

·   Manage construction Crews

·   Market properties for new tenants

·   Handle day to day legal issues

·   Handle crews repairs and maintenance issues

·   Conducted regular property inspections

·   Managed and updated Excel databases for the rental properties

 

 

Wavsys-Tmobile

Integration Engineer

September –December 2014

 

•                                         Integration Field Engineer
•                                         Integrated and Installed New Cabinets (SIU swap outs )
•                                         Los Angeles – Ventura 

 

 

Bergelectric Corp – Los Angeles, CA

PM over Wireless Business development

October 2013 to Present

 

·   Responsible for National wireless plan from Market to Market OSHA 500 Certified, First Aid, CPR and Certified Safety expert trainer.

·   Created the wireless protocols for Bergelectric Wireless Division. Responsible integration teams and training  Microwave crews  and climbers .

·   Maintained multiple crews time scopes of work Quality safety and productivity.

·   Implemented and assured quality per OSHA/ ANSI standards Sprint AT&T Quality/ Safety Standards.

·   Responsible for generating close outs

·   Established and defined all potential hazards and controls at the site pre-construction through closeout.

·   Conducted telecommunications equipment and safety training for all Wireless Division employees’ certification classes.

 

IWG for Sprint - Los Angeles, CA

Integration Engineer

 

·   Responsible for National deployment plan from Market to Market implanting the protocol from Atlanta, North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas and the Rocky Mountain Region

·   OSHA 500 Certified, First Aid, CPR and Certified Safety Expert.

 

Maintained the crews timework Quality and productivity.

Vendor Liaison

·   Implemented and assured quality standards per

·   Responsible for generating and logging all JSA.

·   Established and defined all potential hazards at the site during pre-construction through closeout.

·   Quality Inspector for the Sprint Network vision project.

·   Conducted site walks, BOM’s and close out packages regarding quality issues.

·   Conducted OSHA 10 safety training for all employees and CPR certification classes.

 

Sprint Network Visions - Irvine, CA                                                                       

Safety Quality Control Manager

April 2012 to July 2013

 

·   Implemented and assured quality standards for OSHA/Sprint Safety Standards.

·   Performed the Site Inspection, Site Audits and Asset Tracking for Sprint.

·   Performed QC/QA Inspections, coordinated with Vendors and the Construction teams regarding the Final Punch and Site Acceptance walks ALU site builds, troubleshooting, completing Site Audits and acceptance checklist, photos, updating sprint database and all applicable issues.

·   Asset tracking through Sprint’s tracking software Atlas.

·   Conducted OSHA 10 safety training for all employees and CPR certification classes.
 

Ericsson / Alcatel Lucent – Los Angeles / Irvine CA.

Quality Construction Manager 

September 2011 to April 2012

 

·   Ensured safety and direction of Tower Climbers. Completed installation and alignment packages to customer in prescribed format.

·   DUW30 SAR8 and 7705 router installations ALU.  Programmed, integrated, and was in charge of Troubleshooting in the Southern California market. Completed installations, loading of scripts and green light testing.

·   Performed installations, programming and trouble shooting and Microwave  Pathing of Dragonwave, Red-Line, E-band , ALU MPR9500 and Motorola Microwave 11g, 18g and 23g High/Low Radio Links.

·   Installed, configured and aligned the Horizon Duo and Compact IDU System.

·   Performed Cross referenced Link Configurations, Azimuth, TX power, Frequencies, Polarity and Equipment.

·   Aligned Microwave Radio Path utilizing RSL and Voltmeter to obtain specified configuration.

·   Installed wiring and hardware at sites as needed.

·   Tested and troubleshot LMR400, Cat5 and Andrews Coax to meet Clearwire standards.

·   Completed software version upgrades.

 

Nexius Solutions, Clearwire - Overland Park, Kansas

Consultant

November 2008 to September 2011

 

·   Managed the Clearwire Microwave project in Overland Park, Kansas.

·   Provided training for the Microwave Technicians and Tower crew.

·   Responsible for managing the Closeout packages, Final Punch and Site Acceptance Walks.

·   QC/QA Inspections, coordinating with the Vendors and Construction Crew for Clearwire.

·   Ensured safety and direction of Tower Climbers. Completed installation and alignment packages to customer in prescribed format.

·   Developed and implemented communication plan regarding on-going strategic initiatives.

 

Goliath - Southern California

PM

October 2008 to November 2008(Contract)

 

·   Performed the site walks, completed the checklists, reviewed the construction photos and cabling installations per Go-sol floor plans and install standards.

·   Completed DAS installations and integrations, completed state of health system checks and trouble shooting of stores in my region.

·   Handled the supervision and scheduling of supervisors and laborers in daily operations.

·   Managed a team of Field Technicians and Subcontractors.

·   Performed surveys, bid walks, pre-construction visits, bid auctions, site inspections, final punch and site acceptance diagnostics and any punch lists issues.

 

AT&T - Los Angeles, CA

Construction Manager (Vrad Fiber Project)

July 2007 to August 2008(Contract)
 

·   Inspected and verified aerial, buried and underground terminals, photos and completing checklists.

·   Responsible for updating OSP database, checked for RA's and damaged handholds and encapsulated splices in handholds, grounds, conduits, lead cables and potential safety issues as applicable to OSP upgrades.

·   Supervised and managed schedules for a team of Construction Supervisors, Field Technicians and subcontractors for the AT&T Vrad Fiber Project.
 

Ericsson for T-Mobile - Brea, CA

Project Manager over Technical Site Audits

March 2007 to April 2007(Contract)                                                      

 

·   Conducted site audits, Reviewed and corrected audit forms and trained staff to conduct the
T-Mobile Audits.

·   Performed audits on 2106 installations and integrations.

·   Monitored the quality and site photo completion for Close Out Packages in compliance with T-Mobile standards.

·   Responsible for site verifications and visual inspections of quality on site.

 

Rapid Broadband - Reno, NV                                                         

Consultant

January 2007 to April 2007 (Contract)

 

·   Performed preliminary site walks, reviewed the photos, detail drawings, measurements, trained installers complete physical site assessment documents and send in Close out information for 4g-Lucent project.

·   Sprint/Nextel, created and maintained excel trackers, Tracked warehouse inventory, scheduled site visits.

·   Created construction drawing templates and site construction specifications.

·   Responsible for managing Bills of material and financial control of materials.

·   Managed and reported on inventory, performing checklists to ensure projects were completed on time.

Cingular Wireless

Consultant

October 2005 to January 2007(Contract)

 

·   Integrator, E911, UMTS Installs

·   Integrator, Troubleshooter, Installed and Commissioned new site builds.

·   Responsible for LMU installation, testing and re-homing and close out packages.

·   Corresponded with Bechtel on all outstanding technical issues, to ensure the project was completed on time.

·   Conducted Quality and Safety training for Installers and Integrators.
 

TNS – Harvesting  884/882 Los Angeles, CA

Construction Manager /Tech

March 2005 - September 2005 (Contract)

 

·   Decommissioned and removed Ericsson TDMA equipment. Harvested 884/882 cabinets, took Site Photos, scheduled pick-ups and delivery of old equipment , packaged and shipped equipment, Maintained tracker

·   Managed all Integrators and Installers.

·   Managed the logistics of the Harvested equipment.

·   Managed all crews to ensure all projects were completed on time.

 

Pacific Telecom - LA, NY, NJ

Project Manager/ Tech

October 2004 to February 2005(Contract)                          

 

·   Managed the Delta Power Upgrades for Pacific Telecom.

·   Managed subcontractors, Oversee Delta Power Upgrades. Supervised Installs/Installers, Created and Maintained trackers.

·   Performed the pre-inspections and post-construction audits.

·   Managed employee schedules, on-call rotations and approved overtime for subcontractors.

·   Responsible for managing Bills of material and financial control of materials.

 

 

Mycom for Nokia - FL

Lead Installer, Integrator Field Technician, installed/integrated

May 2004 to August 2004
 

·   Installed and integrated Ericsson radio base stations from Fort Meyers to Orlando Florida.

·   Responsible for the installation, integration and QC inspections of the cell sites and the installations per construction drawings.

·   Met with vendors and construction team to perform the site walks, site photos and review the close out packages.
 

Nokia - Los Angeles, CA                                                        
BTS Engineer

August 2003 to April 2004

 

·   BTS expert installer, commissioning and integration for Nokia equipment.

·   Managed the cabinet installation, integration and commission.

·   Configuration and commissioning of NOKIA BTS.

·   Completely responsible for Integration, Installation and Testing of BTS.

 

EXI for Nokia - Los Angeles and Chino, CA

Field Technician II/ TSS Coordinator

August 2003 to November 2003

 

·   Coordinated the growth and expansion plan of all BTS in Los Angeles region as lead site surveyor, installation, commissioning and integration for Nokia 3G project.

·   Technical site surveys to ensure the cell sites were in accordance with Nokia standards.

·   Responsible for reviewing the close-out packages, site audits, utility site walks, pre-construction meetings and punch lists

 

Westower - Los Angeles, CA

Project Climber -Supervising Technician

September 2001 to August 2003

 

·   Coordinated the growth and expansion plan of all BTS in Los Angeles region including site survey, LNA installation, commissioning and integration for Nokia 3G project.

·   Spearheaded recycling program for local warehouse.

·   Nokia Certified: Crew Leader and TSSR Leader.

 

Flextronics Network Services - Los Angeles, CA                                       
Field Technician

January 2000 to August 2003

 

·   Installed RF equipment, performed pre-installation, site documentation, equipment delivery, and site layout and equipment inspection.

·   Prepared work sites for installation Read blueprints and floor plans to successfully implement installation procedures. Installing, commissioning, integrating, connecting, fine tuning and troubleshooting power and RBS equipment
 

Pearson Technical Service - Los Angeles, CA                                                                        

Underground Locator/Inspector

1996 to 1998
 

·   Perform daily inspections of underground and aerial construction project on a West Los Angeles GTE property.

·   Developed daily logs and procedures to ensure timely completion of scheduled work and resolve problems.

·   Communicated with Project Engineers and to ensure accuracy of all maps and drawings.

 

AT&T – Los Angeles, CA

Cable Installer

1995 to 1996 (Contractor)

 

·   Reading floor plans.

·   Measuring, pulling, stripping and installing various types of cable (coaxial, cat 5, muxs and fiber optics).

·   Align relay racks and cabinets.

·   Testing and troubleshooting.

·   Install cable T.V and node.

 

Education

 

 

Bachelor of Sociology

Minor in Public Administration

California State University Dominguez

 

Southern University- Baton Rouge

Honors Engineering

Baton Rouge Louisiana

SAFETY SUMMARY:

 

OSHA 500 certified Trainer (certified to issue OSHA 10hr –and- 30hr cards)

First Aid Trainer (certified to issue CPR first add cards)

CPR and ESH certified Trainer EHS professional Certified by the OSHA training Institute

 

TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

 

Wireless technologies such as; LTE, DAS,small cells,4G,3G 2G UMTS,GSM, CDMA, TDMA, VSAT, Tower to Ground Testing and inspections ,Cabling, per CO standards, Cingular/AWS AT &T/ SPRINT standards.

Performed numerous Green Light testing, DSO, E911, PSAP test, calling, troubleshooting, drive testing, QC, Technical Site, Surveys /Audits and Close Out documentation. Ericson, Nokia, ALU BTS certified Tech with experience on Ericson 2106.2206 6602 3206 ALU 9928, 9927 NOKIA ULTRA SITE