John C. Dron

132 South 900 East                                                                                                                              Tel. 801-602-0458

Orem Utah 84097                                                                    RESUME                                                                      Jdron@comcast.net

Multi talented professional with superior analytical, communication and technical skills and an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies.

 

    Telecom Networks                            Executive Management                        Fiber Optics

  Project Management                                 OSP Technology                                Technical Training

Government Regulations                                                      Logistics                      Strategic/Tactical Planning   

Professional Experience

·         Performed field trials for major telecom carriers that resulted in acceptance of the new technology at a national level.

·         Certificate holder for State Contractors Licenses in California, Georgia and Virginia.

 

Oasis Telecom Inc. Bozeman, Montana                                                        1993-2002

Vice President Operations

Engaged in multifaceted efforts to market and manage Company’s portfolio of Telecom Construction Services including: Engineer, Furnish, Install (EF&I), Cable Splicing and Testing, Project Management, Training, and Fiber Characterization.

 

·         Researched, developed, and successfully marketed Fiber Characterization Service to National Account Client.

·         Technical Outside Plant Consultant to Antigua Public Utilities Authority, Barbados Telephone, Cable & Wireless, Cayman Island, Continex, San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

John C. Dron

132 South 900 East                                                                                                                              Tel. 801-602-0458

Orem Utah 84097                                                                    RESUME                                                                       Jdron@comcast.net

 

Vice President Operation (continued)

·         Negotiated advantageous vendor resale agreements increasing Company product portfolio and profit margin.

 

Oasis Telecom Inc. Bozeman, Montana                                                        1990-1993

Director Operations

Directed Company and subcontractor personnel on national projects from coast to coast as well as international projects ranging from the South Pacific to the Arctic.

 

·         Project Manager for Thule AB, Greenland, fiber optic cable network infrastructure upgrade.

·         Project Manager for U.S. Navy, Guam M.I. fiber optic cable plant upgrade.

·         Managed multiple simultaneous fiber optic city ring backbone splicing efforts in Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Portland, and Cleveland. 

·         Performed Outside Plant Construction Practice and Fiber Optics Training to U.S. Air force, U.S. Navy, Contel Telephone Co., Telefonica Del Peru, City of Chicago, ICA/Fluor Daniels as well as numerous other telecommunication companies.

·         Promulgated standardization of Company Craft processes

 

Oasis Telecom Inc. Bozeman, Montana                                                        1987-1990

Fiber Optic Technical Resource.

Lead technician in Splicing Services for Company with national market scope. Developed quality procedures adopted Company wide. Recruited and trained new personnel. Integrated leading edge efficiencies and standardization into Company craft programs.

 

·         Performed craft services for Northern Telecom, Kiewit Network Technologies, Metropolitan Fiber Systems, Teleport Communications Group, Sprint, MCI, Qwest, Touch America, AT&T, Contel, Centel, Century Telephone, Verizon, Electric Lightwave, SBC Communications, Global Crossing, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force as well as numerous Independent Telco’s across the nation.

Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana, Bachelor of Science Business Marketing

GPA: 3.14

Northern Telecom Fiber Optics Training Program

Automotive Service Excellence P2 certificate holder.