1. 2 December, 2015
Mervin “Mick “Leonard
Orlando, Fl. 32818
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please find enclosed my resume' for your review and consideration. I am a current BICSI
member and hold both the RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) and also
the registered ITS (Information Transport Systems) Technician Certifications. I feel I could be
an asset to your organization. All of my achievements have been recognized as critical
accomplishments by my employers and I am confident that my contributions will be valued
equally by future prospects.
I am seeking a consulting and project management position for installation of structured cabling
systems and hope that together you and I can identify a position that will meet my career
objectives.
My resume' is proof that I consistently exceed the standard requirements of my positions and I
welcome an interview to further review my unique strengths.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Mervin “Mick” Leonard
(704) 507-5815
Linked In: Mick Leonard, RCDD/ ITS Technician
2. Orlando, Fl. 32818
(704) 507-5815 boredpokerplyer@yahoo.com
PROFILE_____________________________________________________________________
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A self directed professional possessing over twenty years of advanced skills in consulting,
project management, and determination of proper cable paths, cable support and routing. I am a
current BICSI member and hold both the RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution
Designer) and also the registered ITS (Information Transport Systems) Technician certifications.
PROFICIENCIES______________________________________________________________
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Daily Operation of Cabling Department
Consulting, Site surveys, Develop SOW(Scope of Work) & Bid Preparation
Inventory and cost control, time keeping, daily and weekly reports
Material & Labor take off’s from prints
Employee & customer relations
Sales – Cold & Current
Design & Installation of CAT5e, CAT6, Fiber & Wireless Systems
Excellent Troubleshooting skills in data and voice applications.
Telecommunication Project Management (local and nationwide) from site-survey to
customer acceptance.
Ability to work with other trades on cable routing issues
ISP /OSP Copper & Fiber.
Basic PC skills in Word, Excel
EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________
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Structured Cabling Solutions
Orlando, Fl.
Aug. 2014- Dec. 2015
Operations Mgr.
Daily Operations of cabling projects until completed & turned over to billing dept.
Site surveys to develop material list, SOW & labor estimates.
Project mgt.of new construction & retrofit projects
HR – hiring new techs
Customer, employee & Vendor interaction.
Sales
NCS Cabling, Mobile, AL. Jan. 2, 2013
to Aug. 2014
Project Manager
Managed many projects for both wired & wireless networking.
3. Site surveys to determine customer needs, routing, etc.
Worked closely with other trades (electrical, fire & security, HVAC, IT, etc.) to
ensure proper pathways and installation or required cabling & equipment were
met.
VARIOUS Jan. 2012 / Jan. 2, 2013
Consultant for small to midsize companies.
For small companies without an RCDD on staff, I have reviewed prints & SOW on a
consultant basis.
Black Box Network Services, Montgomery, AL. Jan. 2011/ Jan. 2012
Project Manager
Project manager for Copper & Fiber Projects for the State of Alabama & State of
Louisiana.
Completed a nationwide Project for REI.
Managed and handled crews at several stores.
Reason for leaving: Lay off due to a slowdown of contracts.
Supervisor: Dominick Squeglia (334) 399-5355.
Independent Contractor Dec. 2009 / Jan. 2011
Involved in non-industry business, but was still involved in consulting /contract work in the
industry.
Homeland Solutions, Inc., Irvine, Ca. June 2009/ Dec. 2009
S.E. Regional Manager
Managed work at several military bases in the Southeast United States, installing
structured cabling (Copper/Fiber) for NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet).
Performed site surveys, SOW & material lists, ordering and installation of copper/ fiber
cabling.
Based at NAS Pensacola with NMCI employees.
Reason for leaving: Company closed with no notice.
Supervisor: Frank Gomez, President (949) 510-7517
Roshanian & Associates, Inc., Los Angeles, Ca. October 2008/ June 2009
Contracted to AT&T doing an E-Rate Design Project for the Los Angeles Unified School
District. The project involved school visits and producing a Structured Cabling Design &
writing the Scope of Work (SOW) and develop material list for Copper, Fiber and
Wireless Networks. During the course of this project, I completed ten schools.
Reason for leaving: Project completed in 6/09.
Supervisor: Alan Roshanian, President (323) 933-5252
4. Magnolia Belle Data Systems, Brewton, Alabama August 1999-October 2008
Cabling Services Manager
Hired as lead technician doing voice/data cabling for a major Banking chain and other
commercial, medical, and educational projects. This included installation of CAT5,
CAT5e, CAT6, & Fiber for data & voice networks, including 25 pair and higher.
Promoted to Sr. Project Mgr. in Feb. 2000 over the cabling and phone system
department.
Certified as a NEC phone system technician and installed and repaired the NEC 192 &
Aspire systems, including the VOIP section.
Instituted several training programs in the proper installation of structured cabling
systems in accordance to EIA/TIA, BICSI, & the NEC (National Electric Code), codes,
standards & guidelines.
Promoted to Cabling Services Manager in early 2004, and was responsible for daily
operations of the Cabling & Design Department. This included all estimating of
materials & labor for new projects. Supervisor: Allen Stringfellow, VP (251)238-0226
M & A Communications / NaCom 1992 - August 1999
Operated as an Independent Contractor doing cable installs throughout the South East
and into Ohio for various installation companies. I added another employee in 1997 and
conducted 2 different rollout projects for the Hardees’s & Wendy’s food chains.
Handled wiring and cross connects for new phone system installs, including CAT3,
CAT5, and coax for voice, data, & video.
