Jonathan Steele712 Porras Dr El Paso, Tx 79912 Phone: 252-626-1347 E-Mail: steele1973@gmail.com

Summary

Proven Telecommunications System Chief with experience in the installation and operation of tactical, commercial, and VoIP telecommunications systems, team management, administrative accountability and supply management. Effectively managed millions of dollars in equipment and trained, mentored, and led hundreds of personnel over an 18 year career. Currently holds a Top Secret security clearance and is very familiar in the inner workings of the communications security field. Currently transitioning a NASA facility to a VoIP system in support of over 600 customers.

Experience

Telecommunications Technician [July 2015-present] Effectively and efficiently deployed over 600 VoIP telephones and cabling. Instructed over 600 customers on the function and features of the CISCO VoIP telephones and voicemail. Assisted in the conversion of a Nortel phone system to a CISCO call manager with a VG-350 system.

Telecommunications Systems Chief (0619)-United States Marine Corps [May 1997-May2015] Supervise the programming and installation of both the REDCOM and CISCO Call Manager (CCM) systems. Communicated with Communications Chiefs and Officers to obtain technical specifications for available hardware, software,

or services. Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature,

talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.

Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures. Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed

system modifications or technology purchases. Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems. Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities,

access networks, or backbone networks. Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of

telecommunications systems. Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity. Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation. Supervise the installation of all required premise needs. Supervised and accounted for hundreds of personnel in daily operations ensuring high productivity and morale.

Education ITT Technical Institute-North Houston, Texas [1990-1992]

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering

North Harris County College-Houston, Texas [1989-1989]General Studies, SCUBA license

Missouri Southern State College-Joplin, Missouri [1988-1989]General Studies

Skills

Effective team leader, trained in emergency response, extremely organized, holds top secret security clearance, exceptional problem solver, fluent in the Microsoft office suite, data management, strong verbal communications, reliable, quick thinker, level headed, and very efficient.