James Ennen

34981 Highway 28 W

Belle MO, 65013

Email = james8972@aol.com

Phone = 618-531-1760

 

 

Summary

 

Professional with over 18 years experience in wireless telecommunications and project management. Proven record of success supervising field operations and crews deployed in the field. Additional responsibility gained in customer service and managing expectations! Qualified to support state-of-the-art technologies and improve processes using various methodologies.

 

• Full Life Cycle Project Management•MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point

• Best Practices and Procedures;           •Micro Wave, E911, GSM, LTE, UMTS    • Wireless and E911 Expert                      Nortel, Ericsson, Lucent, Nokia, Samsung

 

Areas of Expertise

 

Excellent Time and Resource Management

•Capable of working in multi-shift environment and maintaining quality standards and operational control with little or no supervision by superiors

•Maintained schedules and budgets during difficult circumstances with minimal customer impact

•Able to find useful solutions to complex problems utilizing assets available

 

Reputation for On-Time and On Budget Project Completion

•Excellent Customer and/or end user communication skills to co-ordinate schedules and manage expectations

•Successfully completed multiple, federally mandated projects ahead of schedule simultaneous to network critical upgrades and additions

 

Multiple Concurrent Project Management

•Tasked many times with project management of multiple, simultaneous projects

•Successfully brought major network equipment projects to completion on time with minimal company support.

•Successfully completed projects covering multiple locations in multiple states simultaneously.

 

Rapid Acquisition of Technical Skills, Knowledge and Procedures

•Able to leverage varied technical experiences across multiple industries to identify key functionalities and critical requirements to allow for a more rapid acquisition of needed skills and information

•Able in a matter of days to become Subject Matter Expert on a system involved in assigned project to overcome company deficiency and was able to identify and resolve capacity/compatibility issues before significant liability exposure occurred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

 

August 2013 to February 2015: Ericsson MO, IL, IN

Construction Manager

·   Assess and control charges to the agreed site design

·   Ensure only customer's approved materials are installed on the project

·   Agreed Civil Works guidelines and schedules are followed and enforced.

·   Attend coordination and progress meetings

·   On-site supervision during where risk of disturbances in customer site performance is high.

·   Check that the working environment is maintained at an acceptable level, carry out safety inspections and ensure that tools, etc. are in good working condition.

·   Civil Works problem solving as required during the project.

·   Coordinate site activities and assures that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the Project goals and objectives.

·   Drive schedule activities and trouble-shooting results.

·   Ensure that Service Providers and vendors/suppliers meet all the technical specifications with respect to customer specifications.

·   Ensure workmanship quality of the installations done by the Service Providers is within the Contract, Client's standards and Customer expectations.

·   Ensure all Client, Federal, Local, and customer safety guidelines and construction procedures are enforced during the entire Civil Works phase of the project

·   Site pre-inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.

·   Prepare regular interval progress reports as required by the project.

·   Provide accurate status information on the progress to project management.

·   Provide technical assistance to the Service Providers and any other suppliers that provide services associated with the Civil Works activities.

·   Reject wrong deliveries of material to site.

·   Report bad performance and quality on site.

·   Supervise, coordinate and monitor works with the Service Providers and other disciplines that have an interface with the Civil Works part of the project.

·   Team leadership focusing on quality and results. Write claims, order and return materials.

·   Maintain and update construction-specific areas of Site Handler including SOW and preconstruction documents (NTP, SOW, RFDS, safety guidance, QA standards, etc) NTP receipt verification, RFDS submission review and changes, Civil acceptance documents, submission receipt, review and approval Civil progress PFA verification (daily) Close out document review and acceptance sign off Core Competencies.

 

 

 

 

2013 April - July31 NextGen, Contracted to Samsung Detroit MI

Construction Manager  =  Contract Complete

 

•         Supervise, coordinate and monitor work for the Sprint Network Vision build that have an interface with the Civil Works part of the project.

•         Team leadership focusing on quality and results. Write claims, order and return materials.

•         On-site supervision during where risk of disturbances in customer site performance is high.

•         Check that the working environment is maintained at an acceptable level, carry out safety inspections and ensure that tools, etc. are in good working condition.

•         Civil Works problem solving as required during the project.

•         Coordinate site activities and assures that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the Project goals and objectives.

•         Drive schedule activities and trouble-shooting results.

•         Ensure that Service Providers and vendors/suppliers meet all the technical specifications with respect to customer specifications.

•         Ensure workmanship quality of the installations done by the Service Providers is within the Contract, Client's standards and Customer expectations.

•         Ensure all Client, Federal, Local, and customer safety guidelines and construction procedures are enforced during the entire Civil Works phase of the project

•         Site pre-inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.

•         Prepare regular interval progress reports as required by the project.

•         Provide accurate status information on the progress to project management.

•         Provide technical assistance to the Service Providers and any other suppliers that provide services associated with the Civil Works activities.

•         Reject wrong deliveries of material to site.

•         Report bad performance and quality on site.

•         Complete and review all closeout packages.

 

 

 

2012 July - 2013 April Contracted to Ericsson St. Louis MO

Construction Manager

 

•         Assess and control charges to the agreed site design

•         Ensure only customer's approved materials are installed on the project

•         Agreed Civil Works guidelines and schedules are followed and enforced.

•         Attend coordination and progress meetings

•         On-site supervision during where risk of disturbances in customer site performance is high.

•         Check that the working environment is maintained at an acceptable level, carry out safety inspections and ensure that tools, etc. are in good working condition.

•         Civil Works problem solving as required during the project.

•         Coordinate site activities and assures that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the Project goals and objectives.

•         Drive schedule activities and trouble-shooting results.

•         Ensure that Service Providers and vendors/suppliers meet all the technical specifications with respect to customer specifications.

•         Ensure workmanship quality of the installations done by the Service Providers is within the Contract, Client's standards and Customer expectations.

•         Ensure all Client, Federal, Local, and customer safety guidelines and construction procedures are enforced during the entire Civil Works phase of the project

•         Site pre-inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.

•         Prepare regular interval progress reports as required by the project.

•         Provide accurate status information on the progress to project management.

•         Provide technical assistance to the Service Providers and any other suppliers that provide services associated with the Civil Works activities.

•         Reject wrong deliveries of material to site.

•         Report bad performance and quality on site.

•         Supervise, coordinate and monitor works with the Service Providers and other disciplines that have an interface with the Civil Works part of the project.

•         Team leadership focusing on quality and results. Write claims, order and return materials.

•         Maintain and update construction-specific areas of Site Handler including SOW and preconstruction documents (NTP, SOW, RFDS, safety guidance, QA standards, etc) NTP receipt verification, RFDS submission review and changes, Civil acceptance documents, submission receipt, review and approval Civil progress PFA verification (daily) Close out document review and acceptance sign off Core Competencies.

 

 

 

2012 Jan – 2012 July NextGen Contracted to Black & Veatch/OCI, Chicago IL,

Construction Manager

 

·   Manage 3^rd Party Vendors completing the Network Vision work for Sprint.

·   Complete Sprint Network Vision Closeout packages.

·   QC Sprint Network Vision Closeouts.

·   Bid/OOS Walks.

·   AAV site walk/sketch.

·   Complete and Upload all documents to B&V Quick Base.

·   QC/Punch List Network Vision 3^rd Party Construction Complete Sites.

·   Order and track all material.

·   Manage scope, schedule and cost.

·   Control and track construction progress.

·   Develop plans to resolve Construction issues.

 

2011 June – 2011 December, Glotel, Contracted to T-Mobile, Indianapolis IN,

T-Mobile Cell Site Technician = Contract Complete

 

·   7705 Router installation and configuration

·   Dual carrier installation and integration adds

·   4^th carrier installation and integration adds

·   FSMD & FSME extensions installation and integration adds

·   Nokia Node B installation and commission

·   Fria to Frie & Frie to Fria swap outs

·   DACS repair and maintenance

·   CATS Scanning

·   Nortel 2G S8000 and S12000 Radio adds

·   Nortel 2G S8000 and S12000 Radio mining

·   LMU installation and maintenance

·   Nortel 2G and Nokia 3G/4G cell site maintenance

 

 

2011 January - 2011 June Contracted, Open Range, Sacramento CA

Open Range, Installation & Integration Microwave Technician = Contract Complete

 

·   Installation & Integration of 4G WIMAX. Indoor and outdoor.

·   Install and Program/load Firmware to the Eltek

·   Install and Program Aviat IDU

·   Install and String all Batteries

·   Install and terminate all Power inside the cabinet.

·   Run and terminate all RF to the WIMAX.

·   Run and terminate all CatV for each sites configuration.

·   Install and power up Cisco Router.

·   Install and power up power sub panel to the Eltek if needed.

·   Run all Agilent filtered and not filtered test for the WIMAX.

·   Take all screen captures and photos needed for close out package.

·   Label all equipment to the Open Range specifications.

 

2010 Sept – 2010 Dec 31 Kenitcom, Contract, Clearwire Cincinnati OH Market

Clearwire Field Operations Microwave Technician = Contract Complete

 

·   Clearwire 4G/Wimax Project

·   Integration and testing of Wireless Broadband equipment related to 4G/WIMax operational rollout.

·   Installation/Firmware upgrade and configuration of various components related to 4G/WiMAX Upgrades and Overlays

·   Motorola, Red Line, E-Band, Dragon Wave Compact, Dragon Wave Duo, Bridge Wave, Ceragon, Asentria/Siteboss 570, Valare, Ciena (WWP) 311, Huawei.

·   Punch Walk inspection for final closeout.

 

 

2009 September – 2010 August    Contract, Clearwire Kansas/Boston Market

Lead Field Microwave Technician = Contract Complete

 

·   Install Dragon Wave IDU, power, ground, configure, Link two sites to Clearwire target RSL’s. Complete all documents and photos for Clearwire closeout package.

·   Install Ceragon IDU, power, ground, configure, Link two sites to Clearwire target RSL’s. Complete all documents and photos for Clearwire closeout package.

·   Install CATV Bridge Wave, power, ground, configure, Link two sites to Clearwire target RSL’s. Complete all documents and photos for Clearwire closeout package.

·   Install CATV Moto Rolla, power, ground, configure, Link two sites to Clearwire target RSL’s. Complete all documents and photos for Clearwire closeout package.

·   Install CATV Redline, power, ground, configure, Link two sites to Clearwire target RSL’s. Complete all documents and photos for Clearwire closeout package.

 

 

 2009 July - 2009 September, Greythorn Contract, AT&T Michigan Market LMU E911

Lead Field Technician = Contract Complete

 

·   Install True Position LMU in the Nortel S8000 & S12000 BTS.

·   Install GPS.

·   Install all RF Cabling for LMU.

·   Install and run power for LMU.

·   Program and trouble shoot 2G & 3G LMU.

·   Commission LMU with Switch to verify LMU was up on air and working properly.

·   Complete True Position site survey & validate.

·   Gather all info and photos to send in on a daily basis.

·   Run a T1 for the LMU.

·   Program Adit 600 and drop DS0 for LMU.

·   Program Axxius 800 and drop DS0 for LMU.

·   Program Kentrox and drop DS0 for LMU.

·   Program Flexmaster and drop DS0 for LMU.

·   Maintenance and trouble shoot LMU. 

·   UMTS Prep

·   Circuit testing

·   T1 extensions

·   LMU installation and programming 2G and 3G LMU

·   SIAD Installation and configuration

·   25 pair installation

 

 

2007 Sept – 2009 July Gazelle Technical Service                 

Director of Operations

                                                                      

·   Responsible for all day to day operations for new construction build of cell sites.

·   Executed and evaluated forms of bid walks with contractors, A/E and Site Acquisition.

·   Responsible for keeping all sites within budget guidelines.

·   Assisted in zoning and redline drawings, and construction modifications.

·   Managing over 60+techs and managers.

·   Creating M.O.P's for each individual project

·   Reviewed RF data sheets for outside antenna work scope.

·   Monitored the volume, quality, safety, and procedural compliance of the assigned cell site.

·   Over saw multiple projects going on simultaneously! Projects & tasks such as Civil, LMU installation, PDU ads, 16,000 AT&T Remote Terminal Inventories, Cell Site surveys etc.

·   Prepared quotes for potential work.

·   Ordered material for all projects.

·   Recruited & Hired all managers & techs.

·   Trained managers & technicians on all projects.

·   Reviewed and signed off on all time & expenses for all managers & technicians.

·   Handled all conference calls with the customer.

·   Made sure the customer has all reports and spreadsheets as needed.

·   Completed close out packages for the customer.

·   Made sure all projects met their deadlines & the company met their financials as well.

·   Made all travel arrangements for managers and technicians.

·   Kept a good working relationship with the customer/managers/technicians.

·   Traveled into each market to make sure all projects were running as smooth as they could & handle any customer related issues.

·   Certified for AT&T Remote Terminal Survey/Inventory.

·   Completed power point program to give training for the AT&T remote terminal.

·   Gave training classes for 3rd party vendors for the AT&T remote terminal surveys.

·   QC over 16,000 remote terminal surveys spanning 6 states.

·   Manage all 3rd party vendors and 6 Gazelle managers working on the Apex/AT&T remote terminal project.

·   Inventoried/Survey everything inside the AT&T RT and Cell Sites included.

 

 

2006 May- 2007 September, True Position Contract, Cingular Market Los Angeles, CA

Construction Manager

 

·   Install & Integrate 2000+ LMUs..

·   Supervised 12 installation teams installing the True Position LMU

·   Monitored the performance and reported progress/status/emerging issues to the Cingular Manager.

·   Provided overall management, leadership and day to day direction/technical guidance to assigned personnel.

·   Received and certified installation and test documentation.

·   Manage all 3rd party outside contracting companies working for True Position.

·   Managed and develop daily business operations, implementing and managing operation procedures.

·   Create a M.O.P for 7 different types of equipment Cingular had in the market.

·   True Position E-911 GSM accuracy drive testing. Linking up with AT&T using a GSM phone/laptop and driving routes outlined by AT&T and gathering enough calls needed.

·   True Position E-911 TDMA accuracy drive testing. Linking up with AT&T using a TDMA phone/laptop and driving routes outlined by AT&T and gathering enough calls needed.

 

2005 July – 2006 April   Goodman Networks Contract, South Florida Cingular Market

Deployment Manager

 

·   Supervise Field Supervisors in the South Florida Market

·   Manage over 20+ techs in a market with 900 sites.

·   Training and support of market field supervisors and train all techs

·   Produce implementation schedules and project reports.

·   Facilitate material shipment and storage in the market

·   Managing SFL market using GNET’s budget

·   Interact with Cingular Management on a daily basis

·   Update Cingular on a daily basis with a tracker and schedule.

 

 

2004 Aug- 2005 July        True Position Contract, Mid West Region for Cingular Wireless

Field Supervisor 

 

·   Supervise multiple markets and crews, as installations and upgrades of Trueposition LMU’s are integrated into Cingular Wireless TDMA and GSM BTS’s, also T-Mobile PCS BTS’s.

·   Coordinate supplies and schedule the SOP for field installation crews on a daily basis.

·   Quality audits, sweeps and gains using Anritsu, Data collection and provide various daily reports, to management, and weekly conference calls.

·   Provide both new Supervisors and field crew training for Mid West region.

·   True Position E-911 GSM accuracy drive testing. Linking up with AT&T using a GSM phone/laptop and driving routes outlined by AT&T and gathering enough calls needed.

·   True Position E-911 TDMA accuracy drive testing. Linking up with AT&T using a TDMA phone/laptop and driving routes outlined by AT&T and gathering enough calls needed.

·   I have completed hundreds of routes myself completing all True Position E-911 accuracy drive testing GSM & TDMA routes in several states.

 

July 2003 - 2004 Aug    Kelley Brothers Contract, Cingular Wireless

Project Manager

 

·   Coordinated 10 teams in five markets spanning four states.

·   Trained and Supervised teams do successful complete LMU installs, sweeps and gains using the Anritsu.

·   Maintained and provided a daily Work schedule for each team in coordination with Cingular and True Position.

·   Performed on site testing and advanced trouble shooting

·   Creating M.O.P's for all types of installation in each particular BTS.              

 

 

Nov 2002 - 2003 June      Faulk & Foster, Monroe, LA

Senior Lead RF Engineer

                                     

Skills Acquired

                           

Installation of:

·   LMU and running multiple RG8X/LMR240 cables.

·   TNC, N-Male, QMA, ½, 7/8, 1 ¼, 2inch, and SMA connectors

·   GPS/Beacon Antenna Cable Jumpers

·   Auditing and validating True Position Site Surveys

·   Commissioning True Position LMU

·   Commission Adit 600, Axxius, Kentrox

 

Proficient with:

·   Laser Impulse to retrieve A.G.L. to determine TX/RX antenna Height Trimble/GPS hand held to gather latitude, longitude, altitude, pdop, number of satellites, GPS readings using the site data collector, retrieving AMSL and other additional information needed

·   Procomm Plus to commission the True Position E911 (LMU)

 

Efficient in:

·   Anritsu Site Master performing sweeps/gains, and also Transferring data from Anritsu Site Master, and the Trimble to a laptop and saving information stored

·   Testing of T1 port to ensure that it is in working condition

·   Making T1 Connections using RJ45 connectors for the T1 cable then running the cable to the psax, biscut, Flexmaster

·   Coordinating everyday schedules and tasks to meet Cingular quotas and specs

·   Using Microsoft Excel to record data on spreadsheets

·   Auditing/walk down for site prep.

 

Knowledgeable with 882, 884 Macro, Ericsson TDMA, Siemens GSM, Nokia GSM, Nortel Metrocell, Nortel 8,000/12,000 GSM, Lucent GSM, Ericsson GSM, 2106, 2206, 2250, 2308, 2109

 

Performance

 

Possess solid communication, organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize work schedules. Supervise with maximum level of respect and consideration. Interact professionally with customers and other employees.

                           

Oct 1996 - 2002 Laid off   Dynatek Telecommunications, Nashville, TN

RF Engineer and Installation Supervisor

 

Skills Acquired                       

    Installation of:

·   Installation Nortel Metrocell BTS and Removal of Existing legacy(Hot Swap)

·   Commissioning the Nortel Metrocell BTS

·   RF testing on all hard lines

·   Nortel Metrocell using Legacy as first carrier

·   Cable trays and growth kits

·   Bus Bars

·   Andrews, Times, Commscope and Cell-flex cable

 

    Proficient with:

·   RF cabling

·   Removal of Legacy and Radio Frequency Front Ends

·   Cable sweeping and testing using Anritsu Site Master     

·   Routing of T1 and punch down

·   Running multiple hard lines and AC Power

·   Performing of nightly crossovers, Retrofitting and Commissioning Efficiently:

·   Supervised and assisted in setting, inner cabling, cabling and installation of Nortel BTS 1900 CDMA, and rooftop Nortel Metrocell sites

·   Evaluated and reported progress to company manager

·   Ordered and retrieved equipment and supplies

·   Increased organization and structure within the company and its employees

·   Proofread, edit and process Sprint documents

·   Trained and manage personnel

·   Read blueprints for the setting of the Nortel Metrocell

 

Performance

 

Practiced and exhibited quality workmanship, excellent work ethic and pride-in-ownership in the execution of all operation and maintenance duties including the proper care of all company property. Operated and serviced company vehicles while maintaining a safe driving record. Possess solid communication, organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize work schedules. Influenced employees to work actively as a team to improve time management skills. Interacted professionally with customers and employees to gain respect and loyalty.

 

 

 

 

Certifications

•          Commscope, Date: 04/20/04

•          Radio Frequency Systems (RFS).. Date: 04/14/04

•          Radio Frequency Safety Training, Date: 04/01/09

•          CPR Date: 07/13/11

•          Power Wave, Date: 02/01/09

•          OSHA 10hr Date: 1/31/2012

 

 

AT&T LSO TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

60007518 - Supplier Awareness (Red Card)

60065363 - Quality Installations NPE

51247894 - ASK YOURSELF

60398555 - Best Practices MOP Methods of Procedure –

60065830 - Fiber Inspection & Cleaning Overview

60127295 - Fiber Handling

60124838 - Electronic Job Folder-Using EJF

 

Additional Skills

•Experience with Nortel Wireless, Ericsson, Lucent, Marconi, ADC, True Position, Newton, Southwestern Bell, Cingular, Nokia.

•Expert level knowledge of SBC TP76300 Installation Guidelines; SBC TP76400 Engineering Guidelines, AT&T Installation Guidelines

•Certified Level IV installer in: Iron work (superstructure), Frame Installation, Wire-wrapping, Coax Termination, Fiber Installation and termination, fire stopping, Hazardous Material handling, grounding, AC/DC power installation, equipment removal and decommissioning.

•Proficient in most major software applications relating to my fields of expertise and employment (Windows XP, Windows 7, Office 2007, etc)

Other Information

 

-Prepared and available to work on rotation basis covering a seven-day schedule

-Prove to be a quick and accurate learner

-Able to work in a fast paced environment

-Can work independently during non-business hours with minimal to no supervision

-Very interested in becoming certified in any of the Telecommunications areas

 

References

 

Andrew Blankenship

Title = Clearwire, Cincinnati OH Market Manager

Email = andrew.blankenship@clearwire.com

Phone = (937)260-0036

 

Mark Austin

Title = T-Mobile, Indianapolis IN Market Manager

Email = Mark.Austin@T-Mobile.com

Phone = (317)701-7076

 

Jeff Leroy

Title = Ericsson, Regional Manager

Email =  jleroy@aleallc.net

Phone = (785)418-8943

 

Carl Bean

Title = Sprint, Project Manager III

Phone = (616)419-0460