Experienced technician in welding and mechanics, skilled in fiber splicing and project management. Proven ability to maintain complex electrical systems and deliver impactful solutions in diverse environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Tech
AT & T / Bell South Telecommunications
SW Louisiana
08.2018 - Current
Maintain multi-plexers, making sure fiber, copper, and electrical signals are correct to sites;
Maintain and install generators to sites for power outages;
Fiber splicing framed
Self-employed
RDL Cattle & Hay, LLC
Sweet Lake
08.2007 - Current
Manage and operate successful business;
Care, feed, breed, & manage Commercial Brahman and Angus beef breeds;
Monitor and maintain herd health, administer vaccines and other medications, assist with calving;
Manage pastures & infrastructure, such as fences;
Manage budget and accurate records;
Maintain, operate, & repair heavy equipment;
Grow and sell horse quality hay crop from soil tilling, planting, cutting, drying, raking, and baling;
Special Services
AT & T / Bell South Telecommunications
SW Louisiana
09.2013 - 08.2018
Installed and maintained fiber & T1 data lines to cell towers & businesses;
Troubleshot and repaired scada circuits (analog);
Installed the first 10 Gigabit circuit for a company in Westlake;
Installed & maintained special projects (911) for local law enforcement.
Facilities Tech
AT & T / Bell South Telecommunications
SW Louisiana
05.1998 - 09.2013
Repaired aerial and burial cables;
Door to door home repairs and business repairs;
Detected faults in and repaired burial and copper cables;
Restored service to various areas after Hurricanes Andrew, Lily, Gustav, Katrina, Rita, and Laura (2020)
Education
AAS - Instrumentation
McNeese State University
05.1998
AAS - Electronics
McNeese State University
05.1998
Skills
Welding
Diesel and gas mechanics
Electrical systems
Plumbing services
Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
References
Billy Taylor
Involvement
Cameron Parish Livestock Board Member
Cameron Cattlemen's Association Treasurer
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church Member
Nights of Columbus, First Degree Night
Proficiency
Welding
Diesel Mechanic
Gas Mechanic
Electricity
Plumbing
Operate, maintain, & repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, trackhoes, tractors, baling equipment