Professional Profile
Engaging and Professional individual wishing to be a part of a forward thinking company as she continues to grow her
knowledge of practices, skills and systems within the exciting world of Telecom Engineering.
Skills and Abilities
§ Proficient in Bentley MicroStation, and experienced in AutoCAD
§ Proficient in AT&T Systems such as JMS, OPEDS, also PMTOOL Utilization, cable pair reports, WAC CODES, Energizing
Pairs, Dead Counts, Mobile Mapping Tool
§ Working ability to read and utilize MDOT and KYDOT highway plans and mark cable paths and ROW for each. Able to
utilize GSI programs such as CAGIS, and area specific sites for ROW and easement information and Utility locations as
needed for projects.
§ Specifically trained & experienced in designing F1 & F2 FTTH projects for Nashville, TN. Area.
§ Able to identify Aerial (both fiber and copper plant) cables (IE) telecom, cable TV, power, drops, anchors and guys,
height stick and sticking attachment heights, taking pull on poles, identifying fiber loops, RUS Design.
§ Familiar with taking notes for cell sites and Metro Ethernets: Charles Ped and H Frame mounted LGX’s- Aware of BICSI
requirement for each.
§ Able to properly measure buried cable routes: using measuring wheel, taking field notes to record culverts, field
obstacles, identifying cable markers, pedestals and hand holes, man holes, etc.
§ Multi-faceted background which includes management and training/Team Player and Collaborative Learner.
§ Successful integration of technologies into the classroom such as Power Point and internet web exploration to support
and enhance learning.
§ Designed and implemented cross grade computer curriculum using Paint Shop Pro and Internet Explorer Web Builder to
teach students how to build simple web pages for project presentation for summer classes.
§ Maintained and utilized 20 Apple IBOOK laptops in the classroom for class projects and presentations
§ Supervised Student Teacher for National University in San Jose, California
§ Trained school staff in the use of designing and uploading web pages for newsletters and classroom communication
Education
§ M.A. Educational Technology (2002) Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
§ Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-Doc#020068873 from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in California (03/13/2018)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
§ CBEST1995
§ MSAT1997
§ B.A Theology and School Teacher (1995) LIFE Pacific College, San Dimas, California
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Diploma (1989) Milwaukie High School, Milwaukie, Oregon
Experience
08/15-11/15 Designer, Mountain Limited/Century Link [Part Time - project ended]
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Drafted/ design from field notes for Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
o Placing pole and fiber throughout the design
Drafted Telephone Pole/Hardware and Pole info onto a map layout for Yakama Electric Company
· Prepared permitting as required, using GIS Maps to verify easements and ROWs
Experience continued
06/15-8/15 Designer, GW Communications [ Promised position didn’t turn out due to AT&T budget cuts]
· Designed and drafted F1andFf2 FTTH projects for Nashville, TN area
· Place ONU’s, PON cabinets, Flex Snap Cable FTP’s for FTTH designs
· Verified Land based maps and addresses using Online Maps, and resources
· Utilized GIS systems to determine ROW and Easements and prepare permits are required
07/14-6/15 Designer, UC Synergetic Memphis TN [ Moved because husband left to pursue career advancement]
· Processed all design documents related to AT&T for engineering staff using OPEDS, JMS
· Obtained AT&T ACCESSES for all staff
· Designed ASE’s (Fiber to the Business) /BIC layouts in BENTLY/BSTCAD MICROSTATION
· MMT-using AT&T records: tracing fiber counts from C.O. to customer, running fiber counts and loop makeups-making
sure pathway is feasible
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JMS- upload files into correct folders
Fill out simple or complex Ariel fiber forms, ruing
· OPEDS-running costs to input into JMS
· Use County GIS site to investigate ROW/UE along with other online maps to verify pathway
· Accessed and searched Legacy Plats-Research old conduits for underground or manhole work
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Drafting/Designing, pushing counts from fiber to fiber from Customer to CO through ariel, buried or underground
environment including manholes for Fiber to the Business.
· Communicate with fielders to get complete information or visit the site myself for additional field notes
· Occasional partnering with new planner to write PMTOOL to match verified fiber route to match available pairs and use
pre-existing pathways
· Design, code project with billing steps and procedures for fiber techs and construction
· Prepare City and State Permits that were needed to push the job through
· Make AS-BUILT changes to the Design and amend and re-file paperwork
· Worked closely with AT&T Engineers to provide timely and accurate designs with an average of 89% or higher accuracy
· Completed 8 weeks of formal training in ASE fiber Design-I taught new designers how to navigate and work in the AT&T
system, layout and design standards, Qc procedures and system usage to complete projects
02/14-4/15 Substitute Teacher, Kelly Edu. Staffing, Olive Branch MS
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Taught High School Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus on long term temp assignment
· Managed students and classroom successfully
08/11-04/14 Telecom Engineer Intern- via AT&T, Windstream, Focus Fiber and Century Link Projects
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Took notes for FTTC designs, Subdivisions and Metro Ethernets.
· Helped field and prepare design for Fiber ring
· Completed pole audits for long routes
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Fielded for underground fiber routes and aerial route
07/03-01/09 Owner and Trainer of Heatherly Kennels, San Martin CA
· Maintained property to city standards for Licensing
· Worked closely with County Animal Control
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· Built a customer service based business
· Participated in Community fund raisers by providing my services to the public with donations going to local pet
charities
Extended Charity services to Rescue organizations
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Trained and Managed Small Staff
Taught 144 people and their pets weekly for common pet manners, and dog socialization
· Certified Pet Dog Trainer