LEVI WEST JR.

2135 Cardell Road, Austell, GA 30168

lwd42b48@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Seeking Fiber Optic Training or OSP project opportunities with a
growing company focused on team work and long term achievement. Fiber
Optic Trainer, Fiber Optic/OSP Technician/ Contractor with more than
31+ years of highly skilled experience, which includes 14 years as an
Army Telecommunication Technician. Presently, I'm certifying and
training technicians in Iraq as CFOT's (Certified Fiber Optic
Technicians) through the FOA (Fiber Optic Association), as well as,
working Outside Plant jobs. I am a conscientious hard worker with a
proven ability to produce within a demanding work schedule
recognizing the benefits of working together.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Secret Security Clearance
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Fiber Optic Trainer approved by the Fiber Optic Association(FOA )
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Certificated/ trained 150+ Contractors, Army & Iraqi Signal Soldiers
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Fiber Optic Technician
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OSP Technician
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Net+ Certification
EXPERIENCE
Fiber Optic Trainer/OSP Technician/Contractor 11/ 2007 to Present
ITT Systems, Camp Adder, Iraq
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Instructed, planed and coordinated company fiber optic certification
training program
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Saved company thousands on fiber optic certification and training
costs
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 FOA certified/trained 150+ Technicians (OSP, IT, TCF, IGX,HDX), Army
& Iraqi Signal Soldiers
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Completed the task of fiber certifying all company OSP Technicians
in Iraq
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Provided hand-on fiber optic training for Iraq Officers and Enlisted
Telecom Soldiers
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Independently completed all FOA certification related paperwork
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Scheduled Technicians for FOA certification re-testing
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Completed over 550 fiber optic and 450 copper related projects
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OSP installation, maintenance, repair, & testing of fiber
optic/copper/CAT5e cable paths
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Fusion/mechanical splicing, mid-entry, butt splicing & hot cuts of
SM/ MM/copper/CAT5 cable
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Terminated SC, ST, LC, Unicam, 3M Hotmelt, RJ-45, RJ-11 connectors
and 66/110 blocks
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Cable terminations in manholes, pedestals, 3M, Raychem, Coyote, and
Corning closures
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Troubleshoot multi-purpose telecom cables using OTDR, OLTS, Fiber
Identifier, VFL, and Toner
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Corrected remedy generated cable trouble tickets for SIPR, NIPR,
CENTRIX, DSN, and Pair Gain links
Fiber Optic Sub-Contractor 9/ 2007 to 11/2008
Fibernexxt Communications, Austell, GA
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Approved Fiber Optic Trainer with the Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
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Fiber optic system cable terminations
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Proficient fusion splicing SM/ MM, & Ribbon fiber
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 Troubleshooting, OTDR, Loss Tests, VFL, Talk Set, Fiber Identifier
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Aerial/ underground, mid-entry, hot cut, cable terminations
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Terminated SC, ST, FC, LC, Unicam, Hotmelt, Raychem, Tyco, 3M
closures
Fiber Optic Technician 6/ 2007 to 9/2007
American Fiber System, Marietta, GA
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Prepared preliminary & detailed cost estimate for new fiber project
opportunities.
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Survey, troubleshoot, and install fiber paths
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Perform emergency fiber restoration
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Fusion splice mass & single fiber, mid-entry, & active plant
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Proficient performing Loss Test, Transmit/Receive Power Test
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Proficient using OTDR, Power Meter, Source, Fiber Identifier
Fiber Splicer 11/2006 to 1/2007
RJE Telecom, Tampa, Fl
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Verizon FTTH Fiber cable splicing/ unit work
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Closure set-up
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Fusion splice ribbon & single, mid-entry, butt splicing
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OTDR , Loss Set, Fiber Identifier, VFL
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Troubleshoot fiber links
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Install fiber terminal tails
Fiber Optic Sub-Contractor 5/ 2005 to 9/2006
CCSI/ Navy, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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Install fiber/copper cables in underground & aerial enclosures
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Test & troubleshoot optical & copper cables
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Terminate fiber & copper cables
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Fiber & Copper cable restoration
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Prepared fiber & copper documentation
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Understand & interpret fiber optic prints
Fiber Optic Sub-Contractor 8/2004 to 3/2005
LOST Enterprises, Tampa, Fl
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Test & troubleshoot FTTH fiber paths
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Fusion splice SM/MM, ribbon fiber, mid-entry
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Terminated 96ct - 240ct fiber in OSP cabinets
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Install Raychem, Coyote, and Corning closures
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Proficient OTDR, light source, power meters
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Fiber Optic Contractor/ Trainer
Fiber Optic Technician 7/ 2004 to 7/2004
Skill Storm/ BAE System, Omaha, Nebraska
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Install and troubleshoot fiber optic system.
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Test optic cable using OTDR, Light Sources, Power Meter, etc.
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Terminate SM/MM ST, SC, FC Connectors
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Set up cable in underground, manhole, and vault environments.
Fiber Optic Technician 11/1999 to 1/2004
 AT&T/ Comcast, Atlanta, GA
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Verifies, troubleshoot, and install fiber links
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Perform emergency fiber restoration & mid-entry fusion splicing
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Proficient performing Loss Test, Transmit/Receive Power Test
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Proficient using OTDR, Power Meter, Source, Fiber Identifier
Signal Electronic Technician 6/1996 to 9/1999
GDOT, Atlanta, GA
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Performed Fusion Splicing in Nodes
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Terminated Fiber Optic Cable in aerial/ underground enclosures
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Terminated fiber optic Connectors (SC & ST) for Traffic Signal
Cabinets
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Troubleshoot & configured over 400 Traffic Signal Cabinets
Data Processing 11/ 1992 to 6/1996
ARKO Security, Atlanta, GA
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Generated reports, emergency screens, & pass codes
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Maintained reports and archives
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Maintained system backup emergency tapes
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Monitored ADT hold-up alarms and dispatched police (GA, SC, NC, FL)
Telecommunication Technician 6/1978 to 9/1992
US Army, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Maintained fiber optic links
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Supervised automated telecommunication centers
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Operated & maintained mobile communication vans
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Configured database for on/off-line operations
EDUCATION
COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION 2010
ITT SYSTEMS, IRAQ
Certification Certified Fiber Optic Installer 2001
Pearson Technology Atlanta, GA
Certification Fiber Optics Technician 2001
Light Brigade Atlanta, GA
Certified Fiber Optic Instructor (CFOS/I)
Fiber Optic Association, Austell, GA, 2000
A.A. Communications Electronics 1995
Central Texas Killeen, TX
Diploma Electronics 1995
Atlanta Area Tech Atlanta, GA
Apprenticeship, Telecommunications 1992
The United States Department of Labor
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Atlanta, GA
Diploma Auto Switching Systems 1992
Army Signal Training School Ft. Gordon, GA
Diploma Automatic Message Switching 1985
Army Signal Training School Ft. Gordon, GA
Diploma Telecomm Center Operator 1985
Army Signal Training School Ft. Gordon, GA
Diploma Communications Specialist 1978
Army Signal Training School Ft. Gordon, GA
AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation 9/2010
 392nd Signal Battalion, Victory, Iraq
For outstanding performance and lasting contributions in Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
Certificate of Appreciation 7/2010
IGFC G6, Eross Iraq
For your dedication and assistance to the Iraqi Ground Forces
Command.
Certificate of Appreciation 1/2010
50th Signal Battalion, Adder, Iraq
Hard work & dedication assisted communication mission success.
Certificate of Appreciation 9/2009
AMC LOGCAP US South Div., Adder, Iraq
Relocating regional office communications
Certificate of Appreciation 4/2009
Rotary Wing MEDEVAC Unit, Tallil Air Base, Iraq
Restoring major fiber optic network outage
Certificate of Appreciation 5/2008
Camp Scania, ITT Systems, Iraq
Providing outstanding technical support during the Iraqi Freedom
Fiber Ring Project.