OSP Manager

Posted on: 2009-09-03

Debra Petersen 2505 Paradise Circle Plainfield, IL 60586 Phone: 815-782-8925 [email protected] www.COMTECCO.com Experienced Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager with 12 years of knowledge in the telecommunications industry. Experienced in Project Management; Fiber Optic Cable engineering, including network design recommendation and fiber management; AutoCAD 2004; administrative activities; and project leadership working with workflow efficiencies and performance-driven initiatives. Highly effective communicator both written and verbally and can deliver technical ideas and information clearly. Very effective in time sensitive environments and able to assess project cost and manage the implementation of project below budget constraints. Self motivated to work independently with little or no supervision as well as an effective team player with the ability to work across a diverse and highly technical organization. Skilled in design and office related software technologies and programs. A Problem-solver, driven by results. TECHNICAL SKILLS Experienced user of AutoCAD 2004, MapInfo, Micro Station, OSP insight, NISE, and Geolink. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage and MS Project Management. OSP Technical Skills include fiber splicing, terminating, OTDR and Power testing. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Business Owner Formed a new business offering a diverse range of Telecommunication Services, i.e. Splicing, Structured Cabling, FC Testing, and Consulting. Oversee all daily activities of all business aspects including field activities, administration and sales. Developed new client relationships. Outside Plant Specialist Six years of experience managing the installation processes of outside plant installation. Responsible for supervising the duties of technical staff and installation crews including vendor management. Support and manage the delivery functions within the implementation procedures and ensure performance measurements are met for all project activities. Acted as the lead for all Outside Plant operations in Chicago. Project Management Managed project activities and supported team members throughout the project cycle including pre-sales, planning, designing, permitting, implementation, maintenance, and quality control. Problem solving skills include identification of problem areas within project scope that could seriously impact the customer’s service availability. Responsible for maintaining stated goals, which include the delivery of the OSP portion of all projects in a time efficient manner, as well as communicate project issues and status to all stakeholders. Acted as a consultant both internally and externally- assisting with pre-sale design support, the planning department and the customer to assist in network implementation activities for new and existing service. Involved with Board of Underground OUC requests and J.U.L.I.E Design Stage processes for the purpose of planning underground construction projects. OSP Engineer Several core responsibilities include pre-sale and post-sales activities including physical design specifications, fiber management, cost estimates, permitting processes and documentation control. Adhered to appropriate specifications and standards that comply with quality assurance, design and engineering. Developed working diagrams to assist technical support groups in MOP related activities. Performed site surveys gathering information of existing and proposed infrastructures in preparation of new installation, maintenance, provisioning, or reinforcing existing network components. Provided final approval coordination for customer project cutover/implementation plans to promote reliability and the maintenance and provisioning efforts. Obtained Permits from various local and government organizations. Prepared proposals, RFP’s, MOP’s, splice diagrams, Fiber Layout Record’s, and work orders. CAD Operator Developed physical and logical representations of existing network elements and proposed network layouts. Performed surveys for field verification for network proposals and for the assurance of accuracy in existing network structure. Prepared Civil Engineering Drawings for the purpose of obtaining construction permits. Inventoried nodes, switches, CO’s, POP’s and customer premises. Documented all network components utilizing a variety of office and design software programs and systems. RELEVANT CAREER HISTORY – 1998 to Present Owner/President, ComTec Co, (Shorewood, IL) – April 2007 – August 2009 Project Manager, HBK Engineering LLC (Chicago, IL) – April 2004 – April 2007 Outside Plant Construction Specialist/Assistant Manager/Fiber Engineer, AT&T Local Network Services (Chicago, IL) January 2001 – May 2004 Project Manager, Accurate Recruiting (Chicago, IL) October 1999 - January 2001 CAD Operator/Assistant Optical Network Engineer, Telecom General Contracting (Frankfort, IL) July 1998 – October 1999 EDUCATION Certificate - Fiber Characterization Engineer/Technician: OFS/JDSU: 2007 Completed 2.5 years at DeVry Institute (Bachelors of Science in Voice and Data Communications Management) 2004 – 3.2 GPA. Associates of Science in Computer Aided Drafting and Engineering Design, ITT Technical Institute, Matteson IL, 1998 – 3.9 GPA. Credit Hours - CEC (Project Management), AT&T School of Business & Technology, Schaumburg IL, 2000-2002 Certificate (Fiber Optics Installer), Light Brigade, 2001 Certificate (Confined Space) 2003 Credit Hours - CEC (BICSI RCDD/OSP), 2006 Credit Hours - CEC (FTTH/ETA), 2006