Charlie FreemanPhone: (323) 397-6555

Email: charliefreeman357@gmail.com

 

My objective is to provide technical skills which have been enhanced by my training and certification in broadband telecommunication systems installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting, security, surveillance and alarm technology and fiber optics technologies.

 

 

RWM Fiber Optics, Inc. Carson, CA 2013Certified Satellite Technician - RWM              2013

Certified Broadband Premises Installer, SCTE2013Certified Broadband Cable Television2013

Certified Fiber Optic Technician, FOA - CFOT# 217-04662013Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Connectors2013

Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Testing2013Certified Home Audio & Video Technician2013

Certified Security Surveillance & Alarm Technician2013Certified Premises Cabling Technician2013

 

Fiber Optic Broadband Technician

Fiber optic system design and installation Loss Budget              , Fiber optic cable installation-ISP/OSP, Fusion splicing-Single strand & Ribbon, Breakout, Loose Tube Distribution, OTDR, Testing & Troubleshooting, Mechanical splicing & Emergency Restoration, Termination/Connectorization, ST, SC, Light Source & Power Meter Testing, OLTS, Mid Span Cable Prep & Splicing, FTTX Architecture and Build-Outs, OSP Cable Prep and Splice Case Preparation,               Verizon & Time Warner Print Reading, Cut Sheets & As-Builts.

 

Telephony & Copper UTP Cabling

Color Codes, 568 A&B Termination, Codes and Standards:  NEC, ANSI/EIA/TIA, Bonding and Ground, Conduit, Ladder Rack, Telecomm Room,

Punch down Block 66, 110, Requirements and Layout, Cable Trays, Media Center, Hangers & Pathways, Pull/Ter. CAT 5E, 6, RJ-11, RJ-45, Patch Panel, Testing TDR, Tone and Probe, Butt set.

 

Broadband Cable Television

CATV Installation Principles Aerial and Underground Drops, VOIP Installation Procedures, CATV Modem Installation Procedures, Safety Policies & Procedures, ANSI/OSHA, Use Signal Level Meters and Troubleshooting, Ladder Handling Safety Register and Continuity for Testing Techniques.

 

Home Theater

Home Theater Installation & Video Display, Audio & Video configurations, Projectors, LCD, Plasma Mounting & Surround Sound, DVR, IPTV, DVD,

Blu-ray, Speaker Pre-wiring, Mounting & Connecting, Signal Differential & Amplifiers, Wireless Basics & Bluetooth Technology, Networking & Troubleshooting, Home Theater Integration & Wireless.

 

CCTV, Surveillance & Alarm

Surveillance & Alarm Installation, CCTV, DVR & Analog Video Recorders, PTZ, Locking Systems & Infrared, Intercom, Smoke Alarm & Detectors, Sensors, Network Systems & Troubleshooting, Instruction Alarm.

 

 

 

10/2014-03/2015Installation & Maintenance TechnicianAlta TelecomMontpelier, VT.

Worked in the outside plant troubleshooting and repairing cable pairs and installing new services to customers. Established DSL services. Established cross-connects in the central office.

 

6/2014 – 10/20/14Mason Technologies Inc.            Deer Park, N.Y.

Pulled, routed and terminated CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables. Installed wireless access points and built       telecom closets.

 

2/2014 – 6/ 2014Universal Technology SolutionsAtlanta, GA.

Installed alarms, access control and video surveillance systems in homes and commercial environments.

 

6/2013 - 7/2013    Saudi Royal Family       Brentwood, CA.

Installed a battery power system (plus rectifier) at client’s estate to power client’s telephone switchgear. 

2007 – 2012 Security Account ManagerAndrews International                    Burbank, CA.

·  Managed estate security operations for corporate executives. Worked on the installation of CCTV systems, alarm and access control systems.

 

2003 - 2007 Technical Operations Manager Shield Security, Inc.          West Hollywood, CA.

·  Managed an assortment of 22 security accounts that consisted of Class A high rise buildings. Supervised and worked on the installation of telephone systems, CCTV Systems, Fire/Life safety Systems, Access Control Systems and emergency call boxes.

 

2/2002 - 8/2003 Level-3 Technician            L-3 Telecommunications                 Yuma, AZ. Ran and installed telecom cable and power cable (14ga.–750) as well as equipment in mini CO’s. Supervised a team of technicians on the installation of telecom systems. This included running, sewing and connecting cables to 66 blocks and bay equipment as well as building power distribution systems and rectifiers. I was QA inspector to make sure all work was done properly, in a safe manner and completed on time.

 

2002 - 2002 Asst. Contract Security Manager Inter-Con Security Systems          Pasadena, CA.

·  Managed security operations for Kaiser Hospital in Hollywood, Ca. Worked on the installation of CCTV systems, alarm and access control systems, infant alarm systems and badging systems.

 

1994 - 2001 Executive Protection Agent BPS Inc.    Century City, CA.

·  Provided dignitary Protection for Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives and foreign dignitaries. Worked on CCTV systems, alarm and access control systems.

 

1982-1994 COE Installer/Cable splicing/Maintenance Verizon      Los Angeles, CA.

·  Built-out central offices, installed and removed switches. Installed and sewed DC power cables (14ga to 750) to equipment racks, and BDFB’s as well as installed 24 and 48 volt DC electronic equipment. This included H-Tapping. Installed battery systems and rectifiers. Worked outside plant installing, splicing and troubleshooting cable. Also worked as an I & R technician. Completed Verizon “power school”.

 

1976 – 1981 Electricians MateU S Navy

·  Worked on shipboard electrical systems including switchboards, generators, communications, radar and weapons systems.

 

References Available Upon Request