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Download My resume in document form.To Whom It May Concern:My objective is to utilize my existing technician, network field engineering and project management experience in telecommunication information systems to obtain a permanent project management position. With continued self-driven technology research, I’m able to accomplish field engineering of network architecture, as well as operate and manage a wide range of CORBA compliant network solutions from third party vendors. Team participation, coupled with a quick technical adaptability and understanding of telecommunication networks I have learned are the main plusses in a CO environment.  Through an understanding of network architecture and business flow, I have become familiar with many venders, Local Exchange Carriers (LEC), C-LECs, and policies for FCC law adaptation. While my technical strength resides in central office switching environments and Management Information Systems / MIS, I also have PSTN to DMS-MSC translations, Motorola and general Nortel GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) switching operations, DLR, CLR management and engineering experience. Tellabs, Cisco, Fire Bird, Seimens, AT&T, Lucent, Ericsson, T-Bird are a few of the systems I’ve worked with. I have enclosed my resume for your review.  I can be reached at 513-766-2001-5836. Thank you for your consideration.  I look forward to hearing from your company in the near future. Sincerely,Willow CherryDownload My resume in document form.
Willow CherryOBEJCTIVESeeking a project management telecommunications position. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Aug. 1999 – Present                                                Wilmom Telecommunications Inc.  – Totowa, NJField Operations Manager I am the liason for Nortel Networks, their customers’ engineering facilities and the local union shop communications division on the east coast. I train new Union Forman to install and test Nortel’s switch (mobile and land line) and OC platforms. One newer platform (GSM) required software application skills in regards to Nortel’s software group in Canada, which resulted in the commissioning of software patches and operating system load upgrades. March 1999 – Aug. 1999Private Consultant for:                                       1.  Atlas Communications Limited – Blue Bell, PA2.  Nextel Communications – Philadelphia, PA 1.        Network Operations Center Project ManagerI was responsible for the building and implementation of their Network Operations Center (NOC). Developed plans for the internal network circuitry, nailed up IMT’s, and maintenance policy development were some duties while bringing up three DMS GSP (Global Switching Platforms) in conjunction with their existing Seimens switch for their international switched network. This included integrating the Seimens IO architecture, which required intense education in the field of third party software provisioning, network management, CDR database management, and emergency response software provided by companies using CORBA such as Megasys, Nortel, Tellabs, Harris, TTI Telecom, Micromuse, and others. Network Operations Center Operations InstructorWorked with Motorola equipment, iDEN and VSELP encoding technology from the NOC center. Also instructed with DMS-MSC translations and maintenance scripts, installing and testing base stations, dynamic bandwidth allocation (VSELP and general TDMA) and learned more about Ericsson’s mobile switching (PCS) platforms. Also worked with: T1, T3, OC facilities testing via T-bird, Firebird, Ethernet, and Tellabs DACS, and smaller MBS’s, PBX’s, and access nodes. Feb. 1998 – March 1999                  Intermedia Communications Inc. – Philadelphia, PADMS 500 Switch Technician, Central Office Manager Duties included installation and testing of customer circuits through multiple CLEC’s. I was responsible for DMS 500 maintenance, OCC circuit install and testing, maintenance policy development, DMS 500 Switching Translations, TDMA switches, CCS7 / PBX / LAN / WAN and ATM (Frame Relay/Internet) field engineering. While serving as area IS support, created an internal web site and circuit database for independent field updates and use, helping solve engineering information issues. Also worked with: T1, T3, OC facilities testing via T-bird, Firebird, Ethernet, and Tellabs DACS (Titan 5500) equipment, and other smaller (ATM, Frame Relay) switches on the carrier side of their CO in Philadelphia. Feb. 1995 – Jan. 1998                                                         Northern Telecom – Los Angeles, CASupervisor, Operational Software Tester, Technical Assistance Engineer Project Management and testing of DMS with MS Project. Created team responsible for updating documents released to the field. Provided technical support for field operations, and installed and tested CCS network nodes. Worked with team to ready LA area for Local Number Portability and SNMP. Commissioned XPM+ peripherals for J-Net to E-Net conversion, CO Cutover Implementation. Worked with remote field technicians to solve installation issues.  Managed multiple Data bases via (UNIX OS) & HP Workstations Helped establish ISDN PRI remote testing procedures, CO pre-checks for network upgrades.  Commissioned DMS family CO’s for Public Telecom. Performed Brisk Upgrades, Super Node CM / MS, E-Net, LIM memory and other peripheral extensions. April 1994 – Feb. 1995                                                                     TeleTech – Lexington, KYCentral Office Equipment Installer, Hardware TesterStarted installing Ericsson switches (running power and signal cable, soldering DSX, terminating power, assembling various wired and radio based switches and peripherals). Because of my computer skills at the time, I ended up working for Senior Engineer Marty Emerick of Ericsson, Dallas, TX to bring his new peripheral to the market. Engineered circuit board modifications for specific customer needs. Acted as on site Ericsson support for MFS, nationwide.Sep. 1990 – April 1994                                                                     Northern Telecom – NationwideCentral Office Equipment InstallerDMS 100, DMS 250 and DMS 500, Super Node & peripherals; installed MAP and TOPS positions and terminated connections as needed.PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONSNortel J-Net to E-Net conversion Manual (first revision, 1997)EDUCATION1995- 1998 Northern Telecom NationwideNortel Site Team Leadership, Single Point Quality, Operational Testing, E-Net conversion, Software & Hardware Testing, DIRP; DPP, Line and Trunk Switching Translations1994 Ericsson, TX (Teletech, Lexington, KY)Ericsson Switching Certification1989 – 1990 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYComputer Science Major, Business Minor1988 Lake Cumberland Tech. Lake Cumberland, KYWelding – S.M.A.W., S.M.A.C., TIG, MIG CertifiedAlso: blueprints light structural engineeringREFERENCESAvailable upon request

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