Ronald S Hower

5921 Raven Hill

Corpus Christi, TX 78414 

361-510-6011

 

 

OBJECTIVE       I  am  looking for a responsible and  challenging  career  where  I  can                                    utilize  the  skills  and  knowledge I have acquired from my education                                                 and past job experiences, while developing a future with that                                                               organization.

 

 

SKILLS

 

·                          Advanced Microsoft Applications

·                          Management with Certifications

·                          Team Building

·                          Excellent written and verbal skills

·                          Excellent customer service skills

·                          Good conflict management and prioritization skills

·                          Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Sept. 2008-Present Fire Protection Service

Facility Manager

Responsible for shop technicians and office personnel.  My responsibilities include dispatching crews for service on a daily basis in the marine shipping industry also responsible for billing, job management, customer service, and small fleet of trucks.

 

 

Aug 2002-Sept. 2008Valley Telephone Co-Op Inc.

OSP Engineer/Inspector

Main responsibilities include customer premise design for copper builds as well as FTTH, and FTTP.  Includes designs of pair relief, DLC fiber distribution cabinets, and pair assignments in Quintrex

Software. I also oversee construction of all jobs as inspector of

projects.   Excellent Microsoft Applications and AutoCAD.

 

 

Nov 1997-Jan 2002      ICG Communications/ChoiceCom

                                  OSP Engineer & CAD Operator

Responsible for FTTP design plans, maintaining OSP plans, and               line locations for outside plant.  Also share OSP responsibilities for Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin, including site design and construction inspection.                           

Nov 1992-Nov 1997      City Of Kingsville

                                   Engineering Assistant

Responsible for utility construction inspection and field preparations including cost estimates, surveying, CAD design drawings, redline field design, etc.  Assisted Street crews, Water dept. crews, and sewer system crews in proper placement, construction, and project oversight.

 

 

 

Summary of Qualifications:

§                       Wide Experience with OSP engineering and construction inspection

§                       Outstanding knowledge of OSP engineering process

§                       Deep understanding of outside plant design standards and practices

§                       Ability to develop various OSP diagrams for existing diagrams

§                       Ability to work with various regulatory agencies

§                       Amazing communication and interpersonal skills

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

 

College:                      San Jacinto College

                                    Houston, TX

                                    Major:  Business

                                    Golf Scholarship

 

                                 Del-Mar College

                                   Corpus Christi, TX

                                   Major:  Pre-Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Education:   

 

Dale Carnegie training for managers

**Received highest award of achievement

Fred Pryor Courses;

How to Communicate with Tact & Professionalism

Team Building, Mentor, Coach 4

Creative Leadership for Managers and Supervisors

IQ/Developing Emotional understanding

Optical Solutions

Minneapolis, Minnesota

FTTH Level 1 Certification

Aug. 2005

 

TEEX

Bryan, Texas

Fiber Optic Installer Class (FOI Certification)

                                  Bellcore Training Facility

                                  Chicago, Ill.

                                 Outside Plant Engineering                                

 

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

 

 

Tom Dunn

                                  Territory Sales Manager – H&V Equipment

                                 361-946-0496

 

 

Vicente Saenz

                                  OSP Installation Technician

                                 361-813-4198

 

Terry Mahoney

Safety Director – Fire Protection Services                                                        281-924-4392

 

 

 

 

 

PERSONAL REFERENCES:

 

 

Robert Hicks

                                  History Teacher - NEISD

                                 210-213-8613

 

 

Toby Paris

                                  Inventory Specialist NEISD

                                 210-215-9095

 

Ed Majors

                                  Office Manager – HVAC solutions

                                 361-779-0474