The document is a resume for Thomas J. Barnes that outlines his extensive experience over 36 years in the telecommunications industry, including positions in installation, project management, training, and technical support. He has expertise in areas such as networking, Wi-Fi, cabling, switches, and computer hardware and software repair. His resume details the various systems he is certified in and skills he possesses to provide value to an employer.

1. THOMAS J. BARNES
10801 Falconwing Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Mobile: 832-830-5581
Email: tombarnes2409@outlook.com
OBJECTIVE
I have an extensive know ledge base of 36 plus years in Telecommunications , Netw orking , Wi-Fi , Computer Hardw are , PC Repair,
LAN, WAN, Manual Documentation r Trainer, Instructor, Project Manager, Lead Technician, In w hich I believe I can be a valuable asset
to your organization
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
I have thirty-six years of Experience and have been employed by Harris County since 1990. My experiences include Broad band,
Telecommunications positions as installer, lead technician, project coordinator, supervisor, and instructor for numerous voice and netw ork
communication systems in private industry and for Harris County, Texas.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION
Extensive technical background in the Telecommunications industry w ith over 36 years' experience as a Field Supervisor, Field
Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Lead Technician, Installation/Construction Coordinator, PBX Installer, V.0.1.P., Wi-Fi, Cable Splicer
,Netw orking, and Training instructor. Responsible for dispatching contractors and developing standards, documentations and
Manuals, checking quality control including project management. Have completed multiple certifications in over 32 telecommunication
systems, various Microsoft softw are courses, and a computer upgrading and repair college course. I have been assembling and
repairing computers for over 10 years. I am proficient in analyzing and replacing hardw are components, softw are, and all related
devices.
 Completed certifications in over 52 telecommunication systems and microcomputer hardw are and softw are courses.
 Proficient in analyzing and replacing hardw are components, softw are, and all related devices.
 Strong troubleshooting abilities in Telephone systems, cabling and computers.
 Creating and using detailed draw ings on equipment room layouts such as specifications of electrical, air-environmental, size & shape
of room, relay racks, hubs, sw itches, patch panels, cable trays, ladder rack assembles, w ire managers and cabling identification
procedures. Including cat-3, cat -5, cat-6, and fiber connectivity.
 Repair and troubleshooting skills in cabling, connectors, sw itches, hubs, patch panels, hardw are components and/or
devices w ith the ability to repair or replace items on site.
 I am an effective team w orker, project manager, and employee mentor.
 I am accustomed to being on call and w orking after hours. When necessary I take w orkhome.
 Preform pre-site installations.
 Monitor netw ork and circuits, responsible for netw orking data and fiber connections, troubleshooting. Familiar w ith all types of
jacks, w iring, terminations and connections. Know ledgeable w ith relay rack standards, Voice standards and Racks, patch
panels and connectivity, as w ell as SNMP management cards,
 Familiar w ith using Netw orking tools ProComm, FTP, Solarw inds, WUG, Omni Vista, Scanning Netw ork ,making backups , issuing
IPs, reporting circuits into AT&T ,w orkin the field, answ ering trouble calls.
 Extensive Background in creating standards, documentation, Troubleshooting, Repairs.
 Very good w ith Coordinating, planning large Jobs.
MILITARY SERVICE
 USMC, Lance Corporal, Radio Operator. July 1972 to July 1974
 Generator Tech School - Radio Tech School -1973
 Honorable Discharge
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2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1990 to present: Field Coordinator (Supervisor) - Harris County Central Technology Center, Telecommunications & Radio
Services Division, 2500 Texas, Houston, Texas 77003
1989 -1990: Lead Technician -TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas 1986 -
1989: Lead Technician - Regency Telecom - Houston, Texas
1985 -1986: Installation/Construction Coordinator - Vinfield Services - Tomball, Texas 1984-
1985: Lead Technician - TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas 1976 -1984:
Southw estern Bell Telephone - Houston, Texas
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
 Microsoft: Course 2028 Completed - Basic Administration of MS Window s 2000, Oct 2001 - Microsoft Certified Technical
Education Center.
 Microsoft: Course 2152 Completed - Implementing MS Win 2000 Professional and Server, Nov 2001 - Microsoft
Certified Technical Education Center.
 Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas, 1983
 Lubbock Christian College, Lubbock, Texas, 1975
 Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte, Michigan - Graduated 1972
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS:
PBX Horizon Communication Systems
PBX Dimension 400
PBX SRX Systems
PBX MITEL Systems
PBX MITEL Micro Light
PBX MITEL 2000
PBX Focus Systems
Elect. Key lntertel GMX
Key 1A2Key Series
Key 718 Series
Key 600 Panel
Key Basic Installation
Voice Mail Active Voice Repartee
Voice Mail Active Voice Envoy
Voice Mail Active Voice Execumail
Comdial ACD Quick Que
Octel VM
COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS:
Borland Paradox Intro.
Microcomputers
Programming Basic Info
Word for Window s 6.0
Intro to Info Processing
P.C.Upgrades & Repair
Introduction Front Page 2000
Microsoft Access
Elect. Key lntertel 256 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 846 Systems
Elect. Key Comdial 416 Systems
Elect. Key Comdial 816 Systems
Elect. Key Comdial 1632 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 412 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 616 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 824 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 1232 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 1648 Systems
Elect. Key lntertel 1520 Systems
Key lntertel 32X128 Systems
lntertel 2456 System
Hybrid Comdial DXP
Hybrid Comdial DXP Plus
Comdial Netw orking
Active Voice VM
Lotus 123
Data Base Management
Introduction Excel
Introduction Access
Cable Category Cat-5
Cable Gigaspeed
Microsoft Excel
Basic HTML
MILITARY SERVICE
 USMC, Lance Corporal, Radio Operator. July 1972 to July 1974
 Generator Tech School - Radio Tech School - 1973
 Honorable Discharge
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3. OFF-DUTY
 Volunteer as a computer professional as a member of a team administrating and teaching LAN and Microcomputer
environments w ithin a special prison ministry. It involves Microsoft Certified Training and Testing in the Inner Change
Freedom Initiative at the TOO Carol S. Vance Unit, Richmond, Texas.
 Volunteer computer support services for the P.A.C.N. Ministry, Conroe, Texas.
 Volunteer Kairos Prison Ministry
 Volunteer Mentor Coordinator
 Volunteer Mentor
 Volunteer Mission Trips.
 Volunteer Child Advocate
 Volunteer Jubilee
 Gideon
 Board of Directors CRJMA
 Board of Directors BCMA
 Advisory Council Kairos
 Volunteer
 Volunteer Audio Booth Church
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4. 1989 -1990: Lead Technician - TSI (Telecommunications Specialty lnc.] - Houston, Texas
Responsible for installation, additions, moves and changes and service repair in field of Mitel, Focus, Ultracom, TCX 128,
1436, 919, 516, 308, 701, 76A and some Mercury experience.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY DETAIL
1990 to present: Field Coordinator (Supervisor} - Harris County Central Technology Center, Telecommunications & Radio
Services Division, 2500 Texas, Houston, Texas 77003
As supervisor and project coordinator, w as responsible for all of the follow ing:
 Provide prompt and reliable service to departmental staffs (clients) concerning all of their communication and computer
needs. Coordinate design, installation, and implementation w ith key personnel.
 Supervise personnel; evaluate and maintain standards, prepare quotes, order equipment, approve invoices, and
formulate budget recommendations.
 Coordination of all major installations, moves, upgrades and repairs including instruction on the standards of all types
of communication systems serviced by CTC TRS l&M.
 Work closely w ith vendors and contractors on installations to ensure proper completion. Prepare checklist for each job
and track all w ork on a daily, w eekly and monthly basis. Maintain quality control on all jobs that are assigned. Review all
invoices for details and accuracy. Perform a w alk-through upon job completion w ith key contact person.
 Provide technical support to employees and contractors.
 Prepare quotes and forms for ordering materials for jobs that are under construction.
 Assist w ith assigning contractors their job duties and document and report any problems.
 Dispatching Harris County employees and contractors.
 Responsible for cabling for voice, data and fiber. Am familiar w ith all types of jacks, w iring, terminations and connections .
Know ledgeable w ith Relay Rack standards, hubs, patch panels and connectivity. Trouble shoot and repair from jack to
patch panel and end-to-end testing. Design relay rack layouts and telephone closets. Create detailed draw ings for
electrical, lighting, paneling, air-control and locations of telephone and data drops.
 Merged into the Netw ork Group and started w orking on numerous sw itches, Routers, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN equipment.
 Worked on extensive Documentation Manual on step by step instructions on how to install County Wireless Controllers
and Access Point devices.
1986 -1989: Lead Technician - Regency Telecom - Houston, Texas
Responsible for installation, additions, moves and changes of equipment. Service repairs on Toshiba, Telrad, SRX, Strata S,
Strata Se, Strata IV, Strata IVe, Strata XII, Strata Xlle, Strata II, Strata XXe, Telrad 616, 1232, 3260, 2460, Toshiba
Perception, Perception II, and the new Perception II expansion cabinet SRX.
1985 -1986: Installation/Construction Coordinator -Vinfield Services-Tomball, Texas
 Responsible for coordinating technicians and contractors on daily activities.
 Inspection of crew s on mileage logs, equipment logs, trucks and equipment, and safety in the field.
 Profit and loss summaries, truck and w arehouse stock including ordering parts and equipment for jobs. Set up
company standards and quality checks.
 In-house instructor for 1A2-Key and Electronic Key.
1984-1985: Lead Technician -- TSI (Telecommunications Specialty Inc.) - Houston, Texas
Responsible for installation, moves and changes, additions, and service repair in field of Mitel, Focus, Ultracom, TCX, 128,
1436, 919, 516, 308, 701, 76A, and Mercury.
1976 -1984: Southw estern Bell Telephone- Houston, Texas
 Responsible for installation, rearrangement, removal, and testing on Dimension, Comkey, Horizon and other types of
Key equipment. Repair and maintain equipment. Read and interpret service orders and circuit diagrams. Responsible
for splicing cables, recons, sac rehabs, cable throw s, updating customer repair records.
 PBX Installer from May, 1979 to March, 1984
 Cable Splicing Technician from June, 1977 to May, 1979
 Repair Service Clerk from September, 1976 to June, 1977
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