Posted by on December 18, 19101 at 17:53:14:
Larry D. Castellow
320 Carnation
Lake Jackson, Tx 77566
979-285-2675
clow01@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To continue to work and excel in the telecommunications field. Have worked in the communication field for over 7 years now. Military and Civilian communications. This field is ever growing and my intentions are to grow with it. Where ever that may go. So if your company is looking for a self-motivated, hard working, and fast learning employee. I am the individual you want on your team.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a highly motivated individual that would be an asset to any company I work for. Have over 7 years experience in the communication field. Have worked in switching, transmission, and as an outside tech. Spent 4 years in the military working wit GTE switch (Mobile PBX). During those 4 years I was a team leader for 2 years. Commanding a team of 6 personnel. Teaching them how to work as a team to provide the best service to our customer’s possible. I have vast experience working with the Transmission side of communications. I have worked with Nortel Access Node Express, Access Node, OC12, OC48, Tellabs 1/0 DACS, Tellabs 5500 DACS, Cisco OC12, OC48, Marconi OC3, and OC12. While working with the CPE side I learned in depth Adtran, Visual, Kentrox, and 3com Modem shelves. Also, familiar with basic configuration of Cisco Router. Have worked with various pieces of equipment for testing and troubleshooting which include T-Berd’s, Digitech, HP Internet Advisor, Sunset DSL tester, and Centest. Very familiar with different interfaces to commission and provision equipment (Hyper term, Dial up Networking, Telnet, and ProComm Plus.
WORK HISTORY
Senior Transmission Technician, XO Communications, Sept. 2000-present
Ensure that all networks are built out and all trouble tickets are handled in a timely manner. Make sure that all databases are up to date. Also, responsible for provisioning of all mentioned above transmission equipment and troubleshooting.
Network Operations Specialist II, Sprint LDD Dec. 1998-2000
Work as a customer premise equipment technician. Installing, configuring, and maintaining various networks. Also, worked as a Material Handling tech. Maintaining inventory and having equipment repaired.
Network Operations Center Technician II, Splitrock Communications, July 1998-Dec. 1998
Worked in operations center monitoring Nationwide ATM network. Troubleshooting alarms and working with various LEC to clear troubled ckts.
Transmission Tech, Interstate/Valley Telephone Mar. 1998-July 1998
Maintain, troubleshot, and Provision Access Node Expresses, transport Nodes, Cornerstone systems, and DACS. Maintained CO wiring and database’s involved..
Senior PBX tech (SGT), US Army Feb. 1994-1998
Mobile Subscriber Equipment Network Switching Systems Operator. Lead my team to be the best and uphold the best communications available to our customers.
EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion, ION Cage Turn-up, Maintenance, and troubleshooting.,1999
Certificate of Completion, Cisco 8860 and Nortel Passport Turn-up, Maintenance, and troubleshooting.; 1999
Certificate of Completion, DS0/Pre DS1 Installation and Maintenance, 1999
Certificate of Completion, DS1/DS3 theory, 1999
Certificate of Completion, DS1/DS3 Facilities, 1999
Certificate of Completion, CPE DS3 Specialized Equipment Installation and Maintenance, 1999
Certificate of Completion, X.25 Technical Overview/ Frame Relay Technical Overview wit FRAD overview, 1999
Certificate of Completion, Introduction to Cisco Routers and 3Com Routers, 1999
Certificate of Completion, ISDN Installation/ Maintenance, 1999
Certificate of Completion, Cornerstone System Line-up and Testing, 1998
Certificate of Completion, Cornerstone OAM&P, 1998
Certificate of Completion, Nortel Access Node OAM&P, 1998
Certificate of Completion, Personnel Mid Management Course, 1997
Certificate of Completion, GTE Switching School, 1994
Diploma, Victoria High School, 1994
COMPUTER SKILLS
Have a strong understanding of Windows 95/98/NT. Have taken courses on Microsoft Excel (Proficient User, Expert User, Microsoft Word (Proficient User, Expert User), Microsoft PowerPoint (Proficient User), and Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express (Proficient user, Expert User). Have worked with Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, Lap Link 95, ProComm, Hyper term, and PC Anywhere. Have worked with PC’s setting up and troubleshooting software for the last 6 years. I am very comfortable with computers.
AWARDS RECEIVED
Army Achievement Medal
For keeping up solid communications while deployed in Haiti for a period of four months. For exemplary motivation, hard work, and dedication while serving as a Senior PBX technician.
Humanitarian Medal
For voluntarily assisting in the restoration of an elementary school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Good Conduct Medal
For three years with no negative reports or actions taken during my military service.