4019 W Camino Vivaz

Glendale, AZ 85310

(602) 475-7294

ericrlane@cox.net

Eric R. Lane, CD

Objective

Strengths

To obtain a position in Telecommunications, or Engineering Fielding and Design. I also can use my experience in

developing high level Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Access databases for office support roles.

I have good written and verbal communication skills. I have written reports to be reviewed by high level

management. I also have experience speaking in front of larger groups. This was as presenter; and to conduct training

sessions for various tools that I have taken part in developing. I am very detail oriented.

Experience

2007-2013

Cox Communications

Outside Plant Engineer (Commercial Business Services)

• Perform site surveys to provide service for both fiber and coax based services to commercial businesses. Meet

on-site with customers to analyze on-property construction. Determine that the customer has the appropriate

space and power requirements to support the equipment that Cox will place. Verify existing plant from the tiepoint

to the service delivery point at the customer site. Construction plans must adhere to Cox construction

guidelines, as well as city specific construction guidelines and constraints. Create field notes in power point to be

used by Cox in-house groups, as well as by the customer to determine approval of build. Create a PA to

determine all material and labor costs associated with the job so that we can create an approved budget.

I worked on cell site jobs for Verizon, Sprint & AT&T.

several major re-designs. Last re-design in 2013 was to create a Price Estimating tool for use by all Cox Arizona

Engineering and Construction. The PA included extensive automation to use entered data to fill out multiple

costs and parts orders, and to interface with a Cox National Work Order.

2000-2007

Cox Communications

CAD Designer (Design Engineering - Fiber)

• Design, track and allocate all fiber optic cable in the Cox Central Arizona system; Assign and maintain fiber

allocations within fiber sheaths; update splice drawings showing fiber connectivity at splice cases; analyze field

notes and redlines to incorporate into job design; update ring drawings to detail grouped SONET/Ethernet

network elements contained on the Ring-n-Ring architecture.

• Planning for large scale network upgrade designs, design for mater planned communities; create conduit layouts

for placement at future job sites; create specialized maps based on geocoded site locations for future large scale

rings.

• Revised and created new Design department standards and procedures. Created several manuals with detailed

processes and procedures (M&P’s); Updated and maintained existing Design databases used for fiber allocations;

created new database for tracking of field checks. Updated and revised existing Design PA (including a major redesign)

and the Job Tracking Transmittal.

• Rotating On-Call responsibilities to provide 24/7 support for all fiber optic related outages. Communicate with

personnel on site in the field to determine the exact location of the problem. Cross-reference with

documentation and prioritize the order of restoring service on a temp and permanent basis. Maintain a call to

give updates on status.

• QC maps for correct usage of layers, blocks & general drafting standards; tracking of maps sent out to

contractors; post changes to maps in accordance with designed jobs.

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I participated in a team for a major Cox Internal product rollout (GNIS, GNIS Mobile, Webmap & Plot Repository).

The product was a new mapping system to be used by all of Cox Arizona. We had to develop a training program

& give several presentations to small and large groups to demonstrate the tools to all Cox map users.

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

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• Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the department for both AutoCAD and Excel.

• Created a database for tracking Fiber Reinforcement areas; maintained the Price Estimating tool (PA), including

4019 W Camino Vivaz

Glendale, AZ 85310

(602) 475-7294

ericrlane@cox.net

Eric R. Lane, CD

1996-2000

CAD Drafter / Manager

• Company was a controls integrator for conveyor and sorter based systems. The primary customer was the USPS.

• Create electrical break outs; assign I/O addresses; determined parts necessary for bill of materials all based upon

mechanical installation drawings; developed company drawing standards; developed system architecture

drawings for quotes, researched part specifications; developed diagrams for new products; & created panel

layout assemblies. Put together submittal packages to be sent to USPS for approval.

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Supervised a group of 4 to 6 employees; assigned work in accordance with schedules; QC and checked drawings

for accuracy; redlining of drawing packages; & maintained printing equipment with the department.

1995-1996

Facilities Prepper

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CDI Corporation (Contract for SRP)

Phoenix, AZ

Motion Systems, L.C.

Phoenix, AZ

Interpreted job orders & posted to maps; one on one comparison between existing maps; troubleshooting;

discrepancy research. Maps created were used by others to input into a Micro Station based GIS mapping

system.

1994-1995

Student Lab Assistant

• Gave detailed instruction to introductory level students on AutoCAD basics in the CAD lab; graded quizzes and

tests; redlined drawings; and recorded and maintained student scores and grades.

1992-1994

Catapult Steam System Operator

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Unites States Navy, USS America (CV-66)

High Tech Institute

Phoenix, AZ

Served as a Boiler Technician qualifying at various stations in the Steam Catapults, as well as training in the Main

& Auxiliary Machinery Rooms. Trained in Damage Control, Fire Fighting, and Emergency Medical Rescue Team.

• Participated in a 6 month Mediterranean Cruise and took part in operations for both ‘Operation Restore Hope’

(Somalia) and ‘Operation Provide Promise’ (Bosnia).

Education

1994-1995

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Software

Certification

High Tech Institute

Phoenix, AZ

Earned a Technical Associate Degree in Electro-mechanical drafting, and maintained a 4.0 GPA.

AutoCAD R10 through AutoCAD 2014, Microsoft Office Suite, MapInfo Professional, GNIS

American Drafting And Design (ADDA) Certified. I have been previously CPR and First Aid certified. Smith Driver

training certified.

Other Leadership Served as both an assistant coach and head coach for semi-pro football teams. This gave me additional experience

with creating strategies and game plans, developing plays, creating a training program, and managing a large group of

individuals.