JESSE S. WARD

56 Jester Ct, Stuarts Draft, VA 22401

Home/Cellular: 540-290-2005, Email: jskbward@yahoo.com

Professional Profile

Telecommunications Network / OSP Engineer

Network/OSP Engineer offering many years of successful telecommunications engineering specializing in

fiber and copper design. Extensive work experience FTTP and IOF Engineering, circuit design, OSP

construction, tariffs, right-of-way acquisition, Department of Transportation regulations and risk

management. Proven budget and finance experience.

Major Qualifications

  v Knowledge of analog/digital transmission theory and technology

  v Broad experience with Copper and FTTP design – aerial/buried/underground

  v Knowledge and understanding of circuit design

  v Proven ability to be successful in a fast paced and multi-task environment

  v Consistently successful working within tight timelines and in stressful environments.

  v Strong administrative, budget and technical experience.

  v Detail and goal oriented

  v Work well as a team member or independently.

  v Bachelors of Arts - Business Administration.

Professional Experience

Lumos Networks / EComm Telecommunications LLC, Stuarts Draft, VA

2010 - Present

OSP – Engineer

  v Design, cost estimate and engineer fiber routes

  v Secure/negotiate easements and permits

  v Monitor financials working with construction

  v Work with customers to coordinate services

  v Coordinate Engineering and CADD activities to meet customer and company objectives

Verizon / KCI, Inc. Harrisonburg, VA

Network Engineer

  v Special circuit engineer

  v Work with other departments to deliver circuit orders on time

  v Engineer work orders as needed to provision circuits

Express Technologies, Inc., Fredericksburg, VA

Manager – Engineering

  v Oversight of Engineering activities (Copper, Fiber and FTTP networks)

  v Assist with network design and provide training

  v Bid projects and monitor financials

  v Ensure proper accounting and engineering policies are followed

Verizon South, Inc., Stafford, VA

Network Engineer – Copper / FTTP

  v Design and oversight of network services

  v Network design OSP FTTP network. Also, IOF fiber and Copper networks

  v Circuit design for DS1, DS3, OC3, OC12 and TLS

2006 - 2007

2007 - 2008

2008 - 2010

  v Forecast and plan budget for copper and fiber networks with emphasis on FTTP

  v Ensure proper accounting and engineering policies are followed

  v Secure right-of-ways and private easements

  v Work with governmental agencies to design networks

  v Coordinate construction activities to meet customer and company objectives

Verizon of Michigan, Inc., Adrian, MI

2003 - 2006

Section Manager - Network Engineering

  v Supervise day-to-day engineering activities for a staff of (11) management and (3) associate

personnel.

  v Coach and promote teamwork atmosphere within the region Engineering and Construction

departments.

  v Analysis of financial statements and provide year end projection data.

  v Lead team to manage just-in-time engineering and construction activities.

  v Insure business objectives are met within company policy, state and federal tariffs, and budget

parameters.

Software Skills

  v Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Lotus Smart Suite and Notes, Micro-Stations CAD

  v IDDS/ICGS, AAIS and AAIS-DS, M4, JD Edwards

  v CCP+, CMS, RAMS, PPMT, PeopleSoft, LFACS, LMOS, Request Net, AARDWOLF

Education

Averett University, Danville, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, 2000

GPA: 3.89. Pinnacle Honor Society - Cum Laude

Germanna Community College, Locust Grove, VA

Diploma, Technical Drafting, 1978

GPA: 3.86. Vocational scholarship - Cum Laude

Honors, Awards and Achievements

  v 2007 – Verizon INVESTAR award (Engineering excellence)

  v 2005 – Verizon Individual Leadership Award nomination (Supervisory leadership)

  v 2005 – Verizon Team Leadership Award nomination (Cross-functional leadership)

  v 2005 – Letter of Commendation (Dulles International Airport Authority)

  v 2003 – Verizon Gold Circle Award nomination (Smithsonian Institution and Dulles Airport project)

  v 2002 – Letter of Commendation – Virginia Department of Transportation

Personal Interest

  v Family activities, golf, camping, hunting and fishing

References

  v Available upon request