Calvin Hall

7018 Marbury Ct

District Heights, MD 20747

(301)420-2722 home

(202)494-6708 cell

hallthemaway@gmail.com

 

 

 

Enthusiastic, highly motivated Telecommunications Technician with expertise in cable/telephone design.

 

Summary of Qualifications

 

·                     Over 10 years of experience in telecommunications with special focus in cable TV and telephone installation and design.

·                     Ambitious, hardworking, and great problem solver, with commitment to excellence.

·                     Strong communication skills.  Work well with other at various levels.

·                     Able to multitask.

·                     Good listener with outgoing, friendly demeanor and good sense of humor.

 

 

Employment

                           

Pest Control Technician                                                                                                             (2011-2013)

Owl Pest Control Hyattsville, Md

 

Evaluate and exterminate insects in accordance with EPA safety regulations.  Submit follow up reports for over 100 units on company intranet system that will allow management to see progress in treatment or recognize troubled areas.  Preform maintenance on equipment and inventory hand tools monthly and post that information on excel spreadsheet for supervisor reports.

 

 

Technical Operations Supervisor (Comcast)                                                                                                                   Comcast Communications Lanham, MD

                                                                                                                                              (2007-2011)

 

Supervised up to 14 field technicians; ensuring they have all the tools, knowledge, and equipment needed to complete installs, trouble calls, and Special Request Orders.  Did field surveys (QC) of their work and assisted them with difficult jobs and ensured their vehicles were running properly by doing bi-monthly inspections. Also, responsible for processing administrative and disciplinary files and giving accurate quarterly reports.

 

 

Engineer (Comcast)                                                                                                                   (2000-2007)

PM Business Arlington, VA

 

Designing Fiber Optic plant for Texas and Coax for Milwaukee.  Using Lode Data designed OSP extensions for Cox Communications of Fairfax. Designed Node splits for Voice Over IP (VOIP) to allow for future development of homes added within Prince William County, VA for adequate use of Nodes.  Field survey existing coax and fiber optics maps for Prince William County, VA.  For systems digital upgrade to determine exact routes and street crossings for correct equipment and routing. 

 

 

Project Manager (Comcast)                                                                                         (2000-2007)

PM Business Arlington, VA

 

Project Manager of addressing and reconciliation of the 75 million dollar South Florida OSP/ISP digital upgrade to ensure proper billing codes and material usage of contractors.  Informed Comcast management of improper billing costs and excessive material usage and consulted with contractors to resolve the matters.

 

 

 

 

Project Manager (Comcast)                                                                                                                                   (2000-2007)

PM Business Arlington, VA

 

 

Managed over 30 individuals for the Andrews Air Force Base OSP/ISP digital upgrade which included Air Force One complex.  Responsible for contractor’s access to secure locations on the base as well as a liaison to Comcast Management and Andrews Air Force base officials.  Ensured all digging permits were provided for contractors in a timely manner, performed quality control on contractors progress of fiber optic, coax and power supply installation and notified base officials of any problems.  Also performed quality control and cable design for Prince George’s County, Md Rebuild.

 

 

Cable TV Contractor, Installation Supervisor                                                         (1999-2000)

Prince Telecom/Cable Company (Comcast) Temple Hills, Md

 

Supervised up to 7 subordinates; ensuring proper installation and billing of daily routes.  Perform custom installs as well as aerial drops.

 

 

Pest Control Technician                                                                                                             (1996-1999)

Owl Pest Control Hyattsville, Md

 

Evaluate and exterminate insects in accordance with EPA safety regulations.

 

 

Communications Specialist                                                                                               (1987-1996)

U.S. Army                                                                                                                                    

 

Deployed on many missions such as Dessert Storm, NATO Joint Task, etc while maintaining Analog, Digital, and Satellite equipment with minimal down time. Provided communication and data links for command post and phone lines to gain access to military networks.  Installed antenna's with compatible radio terminals.                                                                                                                               

Education

 

High School Diploma                                                                                                   (1983-1987)

Bladensburg High School  Bladensburg, MD

 

Certifications

 

FOCUS ONE Certificate                                                                                                                               (2002)

 

Reference

Upon Request