Kelly Ketterling

2504 Hwy 86

Piedmont, SC 29673

 

Telephone: (406) 839-0291

Email: kelly@ketterlingfamily.com

 

SUMMARY:

Outside Plant Inspector for fiber optics construction.  Inspection of construction companies plowing in main line fiber and FTTH (Fiber to the home). Extensive travel for contracts in various states. Telephone companies which operated under stimulus monies that were under the guidance of RUS (Rural Utilities Service). Systems Performance Engineer with 14 years at the same company.  Communications Technician with over 13 years in-depth technical experience in U.S. Navy. I have a solid background in technical supervision. Executive Cellular Processor Technician with Western Wireless Corporation, with 10 years experience in cellular communications networking and trouble shooting, 5ESS Switch Technician, G-2 Switch Technician, Cell Site Technician, and System Performance Engineer.  I am a reliable technician and engineer dedicated to top quality craftsmanship.

 

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

 

Vantage Point Solutions, Mitchell, South Dakota                                                        9/2008 – 2/2013
Outside Plant Manager
Responsibilities - Work with the client's Outside Plant (OSP) Contractor to ensure that the OSP project is being constructed according to the Vantage Point Engineer's Plans and Specifications and conforms to the project's contractual requirements. In addition, the OSP Resident/Inspector is responsible for keeping detailed construction notes for the project as it progresses. The OSP Resident/Inspector also performs OSP route engineering staking with Elations software, and reviews project construction maps. Onsite travel is required.
 

 

Altell (previously Western Wireless Corporation), Billings, Montana                            2000 – 2007

System Performance Engineer

Responsibilities –  System optimization for the state of Montana which includes approximately 161 cell sites with technologies of Analog, TDMA, CDMA 850/1900 Mhz and GSM 850/1900 Mhz., 1X-EVDO  Travel, Monitor, optimize, drive test and analyze drive data of existing cell sites. Drive test and analyze new cell site activations and new carrier adds for capacity in major markets of Montana. Compile locations for new sites, antennae modifications, recognize omni sites, and request repeaters for optional coverage. I have a thorough knowledge of drive test equipment and Agilent (Actix) drive test analyzing software. Daily statistics/trouble analyzing, excel spreadsheets for upcoming new cell sites.

 

Western Wireless Corporation, Billings, Montana                                                        1997 – 2000

Executive Cellular Processor Technician             

 

Western Wireless Corporation, Billings Montana                                                         1996 - 1997
G-2/5ESS Switch Technician

 

Western Wireless Corporation, Billings Montana                                                         1995 - 1996
Cell Technician

 

  

 

U.S. Navy, Locations worldwide                                                                                                  1980 - 1994

Communications Technician / Technical Supervisor

Troubleshooting/Repair - Operated, tested, maintained and repaired communications systems including point-to-point, air-to -ground, long distance and satellite equipment. Conducted fault analysis to component level using general and special purpose test equipment. I supervised production efforts of 19 technicians and support personnel. Analyzed job orders, estimated time and manpower requirements, planned and distributed workload, and monitored production status. I performed quality assurance inspections. Assigned on-the-job training and evaluated personnel performance.

 

EDUCATION & SPECIAL TRAINING:

(2007) - Mastering 1xEV-DO Radio Networks (Rev A)

(2003) - RF Performance Engineering, Billings, MT

 

(2001) - RF Performance Engineering, Orlando, Fl

 

(1999) - STP BBSTP Operations and Administration Maintenance, Billings, MT

 

(1999) - BBSTP Site Implementation, Billings, MT

 

(1999) - Octel IMA-CA Sierra Maintenance, Lucent Technologies, Milpitas, CA

 

(1999) - Telcordia Technologies Network Fundamentals, Phoenix, AZ

 

(1999) - Information Technology Management Institute, Billings, MT - T/1-T/3 Basics and Troubleshooting

 

(1999) - Montana State University-Billings, Billings, Montana - Continuing education with GPA of 91.5

 

(1997) - Autoplex System 1000 Digit Routing Translations, Lucent Technologies, Dublin, OH

 

(1997) - Fundamentals of the Unix For Users, Lucent Technologies, Dublin, OH

 

(1996) - Maintenance of the 5ESS-2000 Switch, Lucent Technologies, Dublin, OH

 

(1996) - Autoplex System 1000 MSC Maintenance, Dublin, OH
 

(1995) - Autoplex System 1000 Series II Cell Site Maintenance. Lucent Technologies, Dublin, OH

 

(1994) - Advanced Communications Technician School, US Navy, San Diego, California

 

(1989) - Leadership and Management, US Navy, San Diego, California

 

(1986) - Preventive Maintenance Program Training, US Navy, San Diego, California

 

(1981) - Communications Technician/Operator School, US Navy, San Diego, California

 

 

MILITARY SERVICE:

 

United States ARMY                                                                                                                1972 - 1977

Supply, Tractor Trailers

 

United States NAVY                                                                                                                1980 - 1994

Communications Technician - Retired with 20 years active service.

 

 

Excellent References Available Upon Request