Richard P. Damian, Jr.________________________

122 7^th St Bridgeport, PA 19405          610-420-3045        RichardDamianJr@Gmail.com

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Summary____________________________________________________

Results driven Network and Data Technician with over seven years experience in outside plant and interior network development along with troubleshooting and supporting of fiber optic, copper and voice/video/data network connections.

 

Qualifications_______________________________________________________________

·         Experienced in OSP construction, VoIP and MXU

·         Accomplished in color code splicing and cabling of fiber optic, coax and copper systems

·         Have working knowledge of TIA/EIA 568A/B wiring standards and assembly for: 66 blocks, 110 blocks, RJ11 and RJ45 jacks

·         Consistently recognized for outstanding customer service and finishing projects in a punctual manner with strong time management skills.

·         Skilled in analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems or issues with telephony and voice/video/data systems.

·         Strong understanding of switching systems, mail, cabling, PBX and fiber optics.

·         Experience with Cisco routers and switches as well as LAN/WAN networks

·         Ambitious, flexible team member who takes pride in my work in order to achieve company and personal goals.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office products

 

Professional Experience____________________________________________________

Opt 4 Group, LLC     Doylestown, PA

July 2013 – Present

Title: Data Cable and Audio Visual Technician

·         Responsible for VoIP phone systems, structured cabling, video surveillance systems,  board room design including audio visual, videoconferencing equipment and managed IT services

·         Running, terminating and testing of fiber optic, Cat 5, Cat 6 and RJ 45 cables in order to build networks

·         Installing Ethernet and telephone jacks in office and commercial environments

·         Mounting punch down racks in order to attach and label patch panels

·         Testing Ethernet and fiber optic connections and performing troubleshooting and repairs when necessary

·         Setting up A/V equipment for web conferencing, presentations and telephony systems

·         Interact with management and customers to ensure premiere service

·         Work both individually and as part of a team to complete daily assignments

 

Verizon Communications    Philadelphia, PA

July 2011-December 2012 / September 2004- October 2009

Title: Network Splicing Technician

·         Extremely accustomed with distribution and feed designs for fiber to the premise services

·         Engineer and implement work prints of telecommunication networks.

·         Fused individual and/or mass fiber optics using Fujikura, Fujitsu, and Sumitoma single or mass splicing machines in FTTP areas

·         Acquainted with FC, LC and SC fiber optic connectors

·         Skilled with Exfo troubleshooting, Multimeters and Db loss power meters including, Exfo FTB-400 Universal Test System Network OTDR and ORL Attenuators.

·         Tested and documented Db issues relating to fiber optic networks

·         Worked with Copper, Cat5, Cat6, COAX and fiber optic cables to build networks

·         Maintained and repaired CLEC’s

·         Followed and amended blue prints for underground and aerial networks for the purpose of maintaining and/or building those networks in order to meet deadlines.

 

GSI Commerce/EBay    King of Prussia, PA

August 2010 – July 2011

Title: Vendor Account Administrator

·         Managed domestic and international suppliers and shipment of products in order to satisfy contractual obligations

·         Experienced in multiple vendor management solutions: Nexus, VendorNet, and Epiphany

·         Kept trending products in stock and available for online purchases

·         Designated purchase orders and delivery schedules for suppliers

·         Reduced supplier lead-time and took corrective action as required

·         Monitored multiple vendor inventory levels and reconciled any shortages

·         Regulated invoicing problems with Accounts Payable

·         Facilitated the direct ship process with multiple suppliers while handling returning goods

·         Modified ship windows for multiple suppliers daily

·         Use of Microsoft Office projects to complete daily assignments

 

Villanova Coastal Inc.       Villanova, PA

1993 - 2004

Title: Manager

·         Conducted multiple areas of the family business, including financial, operating, compliance and purchasing.

·         Interacted with senior management to develop short/long term organizational goals and objectives.

·         Tracked sales to charter profit and loss

·         Prepared and maintained purchasing files and reports.

·         Worked with outside vendors to negotiate contract prices on inventory

·         Responsible for store inventory levels and business expansion.

·         Interacted with staff, customers and vendors to ensure excellent customer service

·         Created weekly employee schedules to effectively staff the business based on customer level

·        Staffed and trained employees

·        Monitored, lead and motivated staff to complete daily tasks efficiently

 

Education_________________________________________________________________

June 2013: Cisco CCNA Academy

1996 – 1998: Penn State University _____________________________________________________________________

References: Excellent references are available upon request.