Joseph F. Kearns

5513 Emory Drive

Savannah, Georgia 31406

(912) 414-0431

Kearns.joey@gmail.com

Profile

·  24 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry.

·  Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.

·  Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.

·  Organized, highly motivated and detail-directed problem solver.

·  Proven team player.

·   Proven ability to complete large, complex projects on time with a high level of quality.

 

Education

 

·  BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager, BICSI 2012

·  Broadband Technical Management Certificate, 2002 Arapahoe Community College

·  Broadband Digital Management Certificate, 2002 Arapahoe Community College

·  Senior Master Technician Certification, 2005 Jones NCTI www.ncti.com

·  Comcast Fundamentals of Leadership graduate, 2002

 

Relevant Experience and Accomplishments

 

·  Project Management/Leadership

Successfully installed and launched the entire high speed data (cable modem) network for Savannah.

·  Program Management of government projects to include: Andrews AFB PON, SCIF work, Building Renovations at Dobbins AFB, Fort Stewart IMOD, Winn Army Hospital PA installation, Winn Army Hospital PC deployments, SCAD structures wiring upgrades

·  Commercial Project Management to include: Imperial Sugar Rebuild, Godley Station School, Weyerhaeuser security upgrade, Bohemian Hotel construction for telecom

·  Successfully Managed Field Operations for Trison Services including:

Cell tower modifications, painting, light LTE upgrades, fleet, safety, office management and compliance

·  Have provided technical and data support for all data services since 2002

Maintained proper utilization percentages for the network by complex redesign and engineering to manage capacity.

Managed quality assurance, online and dispatch departments in addition to regular engineering duties.

Performed technical training for adult students with excellent results. Formulate, designed and implemented               Comcast technical training manuals.

Established technical standards and best practices for network management and control.

Successfully installed and launched VIOP for the entire Savannah network.

Perform site surveys, supervise installation and support the Hospitality One (hotel high speed data) network.

·  Responsible for all data transport on the Comcast WAN.

Have held position of Installer, Service Tech, Maintenance Tech, Online Services Technician, Online Supervisor, Associate Engineer and Manager of Engineering Operations in the Savannah System.

·  Successful management of: CCTV, Burglar/Fire alarm, access control systems, movie screens/projectors, high definition video, traditional telephone, VOIP, medical patient tracking systems, medical endoscope cameras, fiber optic networks (repair and installation), 10/100/1000 Category 5e/fiber networks etc.

 

Management/Supervision Experience

·  Managed a staff of up 25 employees

·  Performed evaluations and career guidance bi-annually since 2002

·  Managed numerous sub-contractor projects with excellent results

·   Performed system audits as required and helped regain valuable lost revenue.

 

Employment

Trison Services, Savannah, Georgia

Vice President of Operations

01/21/2009 – 09/06/2014

 

Responsible for all field operations for Trison Services to include Construction, Telecommunications and Specialty Services Divisions, Additional responsibilities included: fleet management, safety compliance, Human Resources, Estimating, IT telephony and Quality Assurance. Responsible for the overall budget and performance to annual goals. Supervision and Management over 20 staff members including all managers, field personnel and office staff.

 

Trison Networks, Savannah, Georgia

Vice President of Operations

07/15/2008 – 01/21/2009

 

Responsible for all OSP fiber construction in the Southeast Region. Coordinated all quotes, contracts, installations and maintenance of all underground and aerial fiber. Performed all locates, permits and contract management required for Trison Networks in the Southeast. Assisted in the construction of an eight mile fiber interconnect between QWEST and Verizon.

 

 

iTech for Business, Savannah, Georgia

Managed Services Engineer

12/14/2007 – 06/30/2008

 

Established and implemented managed services projects and performed various project management duties. Monitored approximately 15 to 20 sites from server to all desktops. Facilitated preventative maintenance, proactive repairs and break/fix as needed. Coordinated with customers and delivered detailed reports to show value. Project management of various IT projects to include: Camera systems, server migrations, desktop, Vista migrations, IP Telephony systems, bench repair, contract repairs and sales support.

 

Comcast, Savannah, Georgia

Various Positions to include: Maintenance Tech, Online Service Technician, Online Supervisor, Associate Engineer and Manager of Engineering Operations

06/19/1995 – 12/01/2007

 

Managed the entire technicial CDV projects for the Savannah market and provided a functional platform to launch voice services. Responsible for all WAN traffic to include voice over IP and high speed data modems. Responsible for the Quality Assurance department and Hotel high speed data networks.