Richard (Rick) B. Secord

2483 S. Carroll Ct.

Villa Rica, Ga. 30180

(770) 834-9876 (home)

(678) 372-3625 (cell)

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE:

To further my knowledge and skills while providing my employer with the quality

product expected in a competitive telecommunications market.

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

06/2008 - Present

Truvance Management/AT&T, Orlando, FL

OSP Engineer

Design and develop construction drawings to relocate AT&T facilities in conflict with road work, including aerial, buried, and underground plant involving copper and fiber optic cables and equipment, conduit and manholes.

 

 

10/2007 – 06/2008

Ansco & Associates, Atlanta, GA

OSP Designer

Design and layout of initial phase F2 conditioning projects for AT&T “Project

Light Speed” using BSTcad, OPEDS, OSPCM, Mapviewer, MET2, etc, in various districts of GA, TN & KY.

 

2/2007 – 10/2007

Ajilon Communications, Atlanta, GA

OSP Engineer

Design turn-key bid projects including FITL, road move, etc. in Georgia and east   Alabama.

 

 

1/2004 – 2/2007

NorthStar Communications/Bellsouth, Jacksonville, FL

OSP Specialist

Worked in Road Move Projects group. Developed construction drawings to

relocate Bellsouth facilities in conflict with road work, including aerial, buried, and

underground plant involving copper and fiber optic cables and equipment, conduit and

manholes. Proficient with BSTCAD, OSPCM, FACS, OFEI, etc. Have used

Microstation and various Microsoft Office programs. Worked with contractors, field

forces, state and local government officials to ensure timely and cost effective

completion of projects.

 

 

8/2002 - 2/2003

Liberty National Insurance, Carrollton, GA

Agent

Insurance sales (as a temporary measure)

 

 

11/2000 - 4/2002

Power Engineering Associates, Dallas, GA

Field Technician

Identify and map power structures and equipment in the field from power sub-station

to end user. Worked with local utility directors to coordinate projects.

 

 

5/1999 - 11/2000

Byers Engineering, Atlanta, GA

OSP Engineer (off premise)

Take field notes and utilize D.O.T. plans to develop construction drawings to fulfill

BellSouth work orders for new construction. Worked with Bell engineer/project manager to provide all pertinent information and act as liaison with other utilities.

 

 

11/1995 - 5/1999

Byers Engineering, Atlanta, GA

Supervisor

Managed department converting Telco records from paper into digitized format using

Byers’ own mapping/GIS software. Began as technician and was promoted to supervisor

of approximately twelve people after less than two years.

 

 

5/1992 - 11/1995

Utility Consultants, Atlanta, GA

Field engineer

Take field notes and utilize D.O.T. plans to assist engineer to develop construction

drawings for BellSouth work orders for “road move” and “rehab” projects.

 

 

10/1988 - 5/1992

Telephone Engineering Inc., Atlanta, GA

Field Engineer

Take field notes and develop construction drawings to fulfill BellSouth work orders.

Performed minor surveying, manhole laydowns, duct assignments, locates, etc.

 

 

5/1985 - 10/1988

Butler Telecommunications, Atlanta, GA

Field assistant

Assisted project engineer in obtaining information to complete telephone company work orders. Began as technician in records conversion department where I was promoted to editor (verification) of peers’ work. Was recommended by head of division for reassignment to engineering as field assistant when records contract work was lost.

 

 

EDUCATION:

Lithia Springs High School - Lithia Springs, GA

Current Career Level:	Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Years of relevant work experience:	More than 15 Years
Date of Availability:	Negotiable
Work Status:	US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.
Active Security Clearance:	None
US Military Service:
Citizenship:	None

Target Job: Target Job Title: OSP engineering/management Desired Job Type: Employee Desired Status: Full-Time

Target Company: Company Size: Industry: Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Services Occupation: Engineering ·         CAD/Drafting ·         General/Other: Engineering

Target Locations: Selected Locations: US-GA-Atlanta North Relocate: No Willingness to travel: Up to 50% travel