1. Jimmy C. Edwards
919.348.5001 [Charlotte, NC] fireman12057@gmail.com
CERTIFIED I.T. PROFESSIONAL
Certified IT student who is transitioning into IT who is hard working and a well-rounded professional with
combined skills, knowledge, and relevant experience. Possesses technical abilities to significantly expand
knowledge base, and achieve maximum results. Obtained CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
Knowledgeable in PC Repairing, installations, and upgrades Experienced in installation and maintenance
of various IT/networking equipment
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Networking Troubleshooting  Virus Mitigation  Wireless Network Admin
 PC Upgrades  OS Virtualization  Mobility Device Repair
 PC/Laptop Hardware Repair
 Management Skills
 Wireless Network Support
 Router/Switch Maintenance
 Operation System Installation
 Mobile Device Admin
EDUCATION
(2016-Present) My Computer Career- CompTIA A+; CompTIA Network+; Microsoft Technology Associate
Network Fundamentals; Microsoft Technology Associate Mobility and Device Fundamentals, with World Class IT
Professional Distinction, above 90% GPA with Perfect Attendance. Still attending to receive six more IT related
Certifications.
(2001-2002)Wake Tech Community College- HazMat Operations/ Terrorism Awareness; Incident Command;
Bloodborne Pathogens; National Incident Management System 600, 700, 800(a)&(b); Wake County Fire Essentials
I&II
CERTIFICATIONS
 (2016) Fiber Optic Association INC.- Fiber Optic Technician Certification, Fiber Optic OSP Specialist.
 (2015) Charlotte Truck Driver Training School- Received Certificate and Class A Commercial License.
 (2010-2010)Central Carolina Community College- Small Engine Repair Certificate, 3.9 GPA with Perfect
Attendance.
 (2010) AT&T Ask Yourself Certificate; AT&T ACAT Certificate; AT&T Cisco MWR-2941-DC Provisioning
and Configuration Certificate.
 (2009) OSHA 10 Safety Certificate.
WORK EXPERIENCE
(2015-2016)C&S Rail Service, (Railroad Contractor)
 Served as a contractorfor Norfolk Southern Railroad, conducting crash and derailment mitigation.
 Maintained railways by manually replacing crossties and point guards,tuning switch gear and signal
equipment to proper specifications.
 Coordinated communications between crews and oncoming trains to ensure safety.
 Operated and maintained Class A commercial vehicles to transport equipment and material between
site locations.
(2015) Vigilante Transport, (OTR Operator)
 Operated Tractor Trailer OTR for a company whose primary goal was to end human trafficking.

2. Jimmy C. Edwards
919.348.5001 [Charlotte, NC] fireman12057@gmail.com
 Observed and reported suspicious activity and searched for missing children and adults at various truck
stops and rest areas around the country.
(2014-2015)Sanders Trucking, (Permitted Truck Driver)
 Operated Tractor Trailer locally as a permitted driver.
 Kept up-to-date logs and forms in compliance with FMCSR.
(2014) Ansco & Associates, (Construction Manager) (Temporary Position)
 Managed 25 construction crews responsible for upgrading and the building of 150 cell sites and towers
for AT&T.
 Conducted safety audits of my crews to ensure personnelsafety and compliance.
 Troubleshoot and cleared alarms and issues that prevented completion of jobs.
 Wrote numerous SOP manuals for crews to employ to alleviate future issues while on site.
 Frequently communicated with AT&T Project Leads to relay update information.
(2012-2014)WesTower Communications, (Construction Manager/Lead Field Technician)
 Managed 15 construction crews responsible for AT&T’s Ethernet to the Cell Site (ETTCS) Project.
 Deployed, installed, programmed and repaired Cisco routers and switches at 200 cell sites.
 Installed communication pathways overhead and underground for fiber optics and coppercabling.
 Terminated ends,connected and tested copperand fiber cabling to ensure continuity and specs.
 Utilized PuTTy and HyperTerminal to provision equipment.
 Preformed scoping tasks with clientele and the Local Exchange Carrier in order to ensure power,
grounding and communication pathways would meet or exceed their respective expectations.
 Produced Transport Design Forms and blue prints to provide visualization to AT&T Project Leads.
 Conducted safety audits of construction crews to ensure safety and compliance.
(2010-2012)MasTec Network Services, (Contract Lead Field Technician)
 Trained new personnel for the start of the AT&T ETTCS Project.
 Deployed, installed, programmed and repaired Cisco routers and switches at 300 cell sites.
 Installed communication pathways overhead and underground for fiber optics and coppercabling.
 Terminated ends,connected and tested copperand fiber cabling to ensure continuity and specs.
 Utilized PuTTy and HyperTerminal to provision equipment.
 Participated in “hot swapping” ET-MFX-11 cards during the scheduled maintenance window and
connecting the site to the Ethernet.
 Performed testing to ensure connectivity.
 Turned up certain sites to reach Gigabit capabilities.
 Swapped out antiquated networking equipment for new and or upgraded equipment.
 Labeled all cabling in accordance with the AT&T naming convention.

3. Jimmy C. Edwards
919.348.5001 [Charlotte, NC] fireman12057@gmail.com