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.

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Sept. 2008-Present Fire Protection Service

Facility Manager – 67,000/yr

Responsible for 4 shop technicians and 1 office staff member.  Dispatched crews for service on a daily basis in the marine shipping industry.  Responsible for billing, job management, customer service, and small fleet of trucks.

 

Jan 2008-Sept 2008 Mountain Limited

OSP Engineer/Inspector- 28.00/hr

Fiber Optic design to the home in Lafayette Louisiana.

Duties include Autocad design of fiber trunk lines and drop lines to customer premises

 

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

OSP Engineer/Inspector- 18.00/hr

Duties 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.   Also oversee construction of all jobs as inspector of

projects.   Excellent Microsoft skills, and Autocad proficient.

 

Jan 2001-Jan 2002El Paso Global Networks- 55,000/yr.

Senior Associate Long Haul Technician for San Antonio

Duties include route maintenance, fiber splicing, OSP

Construction inspection, and fiber restoration.

 

Nov 2000-Jan 2001  Adelphia Business Solutions- 50,000/yr

  OSP Coordinator for Corpus Christi/McAllen

  Duties included preparations for Aerial builds.

  Required engineering of routes, SWB duct investigations,

  bid reward, construction inspection, monitoring contractor

  progress, ordering materials, and construction management.

 

 

Nov 1997-Nov 2000      ICG Communications/ChoiceCom- 43,000/yr.

                                  OSP Engineer & CAD Operator for Corpus,

   San Antonio, and Austin.  Responsible for FTTP design

                                   plans, maintaining OSP plans, and line locations for outside           

                                      plant.  Also share OSP responsibilities for Corpus, San Antonio,

               and Austin, including site design and construction inspection.

Nov 1996-Nov 1997     City of Kingsville

                      Drafting Technician-Engineering Department

     Responsible for surveying, inspections, drafting, computer    operations and construction supervision.  Presently working in

                     AutoCAD Release 14.  Left to take position that offered career   advancement.

 

Aug 1996-Nov 1996     City of Corpus Christi

                     Drafting Technician-Engineering Department

                     Responsible for Utility and Street Design.  Returned to prior   employment due to advancement in department and increase in

                   pay 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

High School                 King High School

                                 Corpus Christi, Tx

                                Graduated May 1984

 

College                        San Jacinto Jr College

                                    Houston, Tx

                                    Major:  Business

                                    Attended on a golf scholarship

                                    Attended 1984-85 (13 hours)

 

 

Del-Mar College

                                   Corpus Christi, Tx

                                   Major:  Pre-Engineering

                                   Attended 1985-87 (39 hours)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

May 21-24 

 

                                  Bellcore Training Facility

                                  Chicago, Ill.

                                  Outside Plant Engineering Basic Course

                                  Attended Dec. ‘98

 

 

 

 

I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.  I have received various levels of management training and certifications. I have worked extensively with computers both in regard to computer literacy and programming.   I have also worked independently at various times as a draftsman designing blueprints for individuals.   I have worked as a pipe-fitters helper, a welders helper, and independent surveyor.  I have an excellent driving record and am willing to submit to any pre-employment testing which may be required.  My desire is to become associated with an organization where I can grow and enhance my skills and knowledge.  I have confined space training and am proficient in all outside plant duties related to confined space entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

Personal                        Toby Paris

                San Antonio, Tx

                           210-215-9095 (Cell)

 

                          Charles Underbrink

                          Kingsville, Tx

                          (361)592-8145

 

                          Robert Hicks

                          San Antonio, Tx.

                          (210)213-8378 (Hm.)

 

 

Professional     Jeremy Mckee

                           OSP Manager – ICG Communications

                           Corpus Christi, Texas        

                           (361)561-3203 (Wk.)

 

                          Stanley Fees

                          Engineer-City of Kingsville

                          200 E Kleberg      

                          Kingsville, Tx 78363

                          512-595-8004 (Wk)

 

   Jim Falcon

   OSP Consultant

   San Antonio, Texas

   (210)373-4688

  

   Kathy Karkosky

   Project Mgr. EPGN

   San Antonio, Tx.

   (210)273-7059