THOMAS J. BARNES 10801 Falconwing Dr The Woodlands, TX 77381

Mobile: 832-830-5581 Email: tombarnes2409@outlook.com

OBJECTIVE I have an extensive knowledge base of 36 plus years in Telecommunications , Networking , Wi-Fi , Computer Hardware , PC Repair, LAN, WAN, Manual Documentation r Trainer, Instructor, Project Manager, Lead Technician, In which I believe I can be a valuable asset to your organization

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I have thirty-six years of Experience and have been employed by Harris County since 1990. My experiences include Broad band, Telecommunications positions as installer, lead technician, project coordinator, supervisor, and instructor for numerous voice and network communication systems in private industry and for Harris County, Texas.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION Extensive technical background in the Telecommunications industry with over 36 years' experience as a Field Supervisor, Field Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Lead Technician, Installation/Construction Coordinator, PBX Installer, V.0.1.P., Wi-Fi, Cable Splicer ,Networking, and Training instructor. Responsible for dispatching contractors and developing standards, documentations and Manuals, checking quality control including project management. Have completed multiple certifications in over 32 telecommunication systems, various Microsoft software courses, and a computer upgrading and repair college course. I have been assembling and repairing computers for over 10 years. I am proficient in analyzing and replacing hardware components, software, and all related devices.

· Completed certifications in over 52 telecommunication systems and microcomputer hardware and software courses. · Proficient in analyzing and replacing hardware components, software, and all related devices. · Strong troubleshooting abilities in Telephone systems, cabling and computers. · Creating and using detailed drawings on equipment room layouts such as specifications of electrical, air-environmental, size &

shape of room, relay racks, hubs, switches, patch panels, cable trays, ladder rack assembles, wire managers and cabling identification procedures. Including cat-3, cat -5, cat-6, and fiber connectivity.

· Repair and troubleshooting skills in cabling, connectors, switches, hubs, patch panels, hardware components and/or devices with the ability to repair or replace items on site.

· I am an effective team worker, project manager, and employee mentor. · I am accustomed to being on call and working after hours. When necessary I take work home. · Preform pre-site installations. · Monitor network and circuits, responsible for networking data and fiber connections, troubleshooting. Familiar with all types of

jacks, wiring, terminations and connections. Knowledgeable with relay rack standards, Voice standards and Racks, patch panels and connectivity, as well as SNMP management cards,

· Familiar with using Networking tools ProComm, FTP, Solarwinds, WUG, Omni Vista, Scanning Network ,making backups , issuing IPs, reporting circuits into AT&T ,work in the field, answering trouble calls.

· Extensive Background in creating standards, documentation, Troubleshooting, Repairs.

· Very good with Coordinating, planning large Jobs.

MILITARY SERVICE · USMC, Lance Corporal, Radio Operator. July 1972 to July 1974 · Generator Tech School - Radio Tech School -1973 · Honorable Discharge

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1990 to present: Field Coordinator (Supervisor) - Harris County Central Technology Center, Telecommunications & Radio

Services Division, 2500 Texas, Houston, Texas 77003

1989 -1990: Lead Technician -TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas 1986 -

1989: Lead Technician - Regency Telecom - Houston, Texas

1985 -1986: Installation/Construction Coordinator - Vinfield Services - Tomball, Texas 1984-

1985: Lead Technician - TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas 1976 -1984:

Southwestern Bell Telephone - Houston, Texas

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS · Microsoft: Course 2028 Completed - Basic Administration of MS Windows 2000, Oct 2001 - Microsoft Certified Technical

Education Center. · Microsoft: Course 2152 Completed - Implementing MS Win 2000 Professional and Server, Nov 2001 - Microsoft

Certified Technical Education Center. · Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas, 1983 · Lubbock Christian College, Lubbock, Texas, 1975 · Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte, Michigan - Graduated 1972

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS: PBX Horizon Communication Systems PBX Dimension 400

PBX SRX Systems

PBX MITEL Systems

PBX MITEL Micro Light

PBX MITEL 2000

PBX Focus Systems

Elect. Key lntertel GMX

Key 1A2Key Series

Key 718 Series

Key 600 Panel

Key Basic Installation Voice Mail Active Voice Repartee Voice Mail Active Voice Envoy Voice Mail Active Voice Execumail Comdial ACD Quick Que

Octel VM

COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS: Borland Paradox Intro. Microcomputers Programming Basic Info Word for Windows 6.0 Intro to Info Processing P.C.Upgrades & Repair Introduction Front Page 2000 Microsoft Access

Elect. Key lntertel 256 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 846 Systems Elect. Key Comdial 416 Systems Elect. Key Comdial 816 Systems Elect. Key Comdial 1632 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 412 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 616 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 824 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 1232 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 1648 Systems Elect. Key lntertel 1520 Systems Key lntertel 32X128 Systems lntertel 2456 System Hybrid Comdial DXP Hybrid Comdial DXP Plus Comdial Networking Active Voice VM

Lotus 123 Data Base Management Introduction Excel Introduction Access Cable Category Cat-5 Cable Gigaspeed Microsoft Excel Basic HTML

MILITARY SERVICE · USMC, Lance Corporal, Radio Operator. July 1972 to July 1974 · Generator Tech School - Radio Tech School - 1973 · Honorable Discharge

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OFF-DUTY · Volunteer as a computer professional as a member of a team administrating and teaching LAN and Microcomputer

environments within a special prison ministry. It involves Microsoft Certified Training and Testing in the Inner Change Freedom Initiative at the TOO Carol S. Vance Unit, Richmond, Texas.

· Volunteer computer support services for the P.A.C.N. Ministry, Conroe, Texas. · Volunteer Kairos Prison Ministry · Volunteer Mentor Coordinator · Volunteer Mentor · Volunteer Mission Trips. · Volunteer Child Advocate· Volunteer Jubilee · Gideon· Board of Directors CRJMA· Board of Directors BCMA · Advisory Council Kairos· Volunteer · Volunteer Audio Booth Church

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1989 -1990: Lead Technician - TSI (Telecommunications Specialty lnc.] - Houston, Texas Responsible for installation, additions, moves and changes and service repair in field of Mitel, Focus, Ultracom, TCX 128,

1436, 919, 516, 308, 701, 76A and some Mercury experience.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY DETAIL

1990 to present: Field Coordinator (Supervisor} - Harris County Central Technology Center, Telecommunications & Radio

Services Division, 2500 Texas, Houston, Texas 77003

As supervisor and project coordinator, was responsible for all of the following:

· Provide prompt and reliable service to departmental staffs (clients) concerning all of their communication and computer needs. Coordinate design, installation, and implementation with key personnel.

· Supervise personnel; evaluate and maintain standards, prepare quotes, order equipment, approve invoices, and formulate budget recommendations.

· Coordination of all major installations, moves, upgrades and repairs including instruction on the standards of all types of communication systems serviced by CTC TRS l&M.

· Work closely with vendors and contractors on installations to ensure proper completion. Prepare checklist for each job and track all work on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Maintain quality control on all jobs that are assigned. Review all invoices for details and accuracy. Perform a walk-through upon job completion with key contact person.

· Provide technical support to employees and contractors.

· Prepare quotes and forms for ordering materials for jobs that are under construction.

· Assist with assigning contractors their job duties and document and report any problems.

· Dispatching Harris County employees and contractors. · Responsible for cabling for voice, data and fiber. Am familiar with all types of jacks, wiring, terminations and

connections. Knowledgeable with Relay Rack standards, hubs, patch panels and connectivity. Trouble shoot and repair from jack to patch panel and end-to-end testing. Design relay rack layouts and telephone closets. Create detailed drawings for electrical, lighting, paneling, air-control and locations of telephone and data drops.

· Merged into the Network Group and started working on numerous switches, Routers, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN equipment.

· Worked on extensive Documentation Manual on step by step instructions on how to install County Wireless Controllers and Access Point devices.

1986 -1989: Lead Technician - Regency Telecom - Houston, Texas

Responsible for installation, additions, moves and changes of equipment. Service repairs on Toshiba, Telrad, SRX, Strata S, Strata Se, Strata IV, Strata IVe, Strata XII, Strata Xlle, Strata II, Strata XXe, Telrad 616, 1232, 3260, 2460, Toshiba Perception, Perception II, and the new Perception II expansion cabinet SRX.

1985 -1986: Installation/Construction Coordinator -Vinfield Services-Tomball, Texas

· Responsible for coordinating technicians and contractors on daily activities.

· Inspection of crews on mileage logs, equipment logs, trucks and equipment, and safety in the field.

· Profit and loss summaries, truck and warehouse stock including ordering parts and equipment for jobs. Set up company standards and quality checks.

· In-house instructor for 1A2-Key and Electronic Key.

1984-1985: Lead Technician -- TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas Responsible for installation, moves and changes, additions, and service repair in field of Mitel, Focus, Ultracom, TCX, 128,

1436, 919, 516, 308, 701, 76A, and Mercury.

1976 -1984: Southwestern Bell Telephone- Houston, Texas · Responsible for installation, rearrangement, removal, and testing on Dimension, Comkey, Horizon and other types of

Key equipment. Repair and maintain equipment. Read and interpret service orders and circuit diagrams. Responsible for splicing cables, recons, sac rehabs, cable throws, updating customer repair records.

· PBX Installer from May, 1979 to March, 1984

· Cable Splicing Technician from June, 1977 to May, 1979

· Repair Service Clerk from September, 1976 to June, 1977

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