Joshua Almquist
Oakland
Summary
Professional Fiber Technician skilled in wire installation and maintenance. Known for the ability to deliver precise and reliable work, contributing to team success and adapting to changing project demands. High level craftsman with proficiency in copper and fiber optic systems. Committed to safety and quality work to ensure optimal network performance and outage prevention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wire Technician
AT&T
02.2015 - Current
- Install and rearrange wire such as RG6, Cat3, Cat5e, Cat6, and Fiber Optic Cable
- Install and repair Network Interface Devices
- Bond underground drop wire and ground interfaces
- Place aerial drop from pole mounted terminals
- Place cross connects at Serving Area Interfaces and Primary Flexibility Points
- Perform installations and advance troubleshooting on copper and fiber circuits
- Provide High Speed Internet Access, Voice Over Internet Protocol, and Internet Protocol Television for residential and commercial customers
- Preplan, engineer, and provide networking solutions
- Train and provide support to new staff
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements, incorporating new techniques into daily tasks when applicable.
- Reduced service downtime by promptly addressing and resolving wire connectivity problems.
Lead Low Volt/ Fiber Technician
Lighthouse Integrated Solutions
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Specializes in low voltage telecommunication and technical systems integration
- Install and maintain telephone systems, business computer networking, low voltage wiring, point of sale systems, audio/video, CCTV surveillance, WiFi installation, Structured Cabling, Data Centers
- XAI data center
- Specializes in low voltage telecommunication and technical systems integration
- Install and maintain telephone systems, business computer networking, low voltage wiring, point of sale systems, audio/video, CCTV surveillance, WiFi installation, Structured Cabling, Data Center
Sales Consultant
T-Mobile USA, INC.
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Maintain the appearance of the store
- Develop rapport with customers to build long term relationships and sales opportunities
- Perform face to face sales
- Cold Calling to build a customer base
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment
- Demonstrated an understanding of wireless technology
- Educated customers on the capabilities of 3G and 4G LTE
Solution Specialist
Verizon Wireless
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Offers solutions based on customers’ needs
- Exceed company’s objectives and sales goals
- Grow customer base
- Support daily business operations
- Organize tech workshops to enhance the customer experience and increase product knowledge
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment using CDMA and 4G LTE networks
Lead Sales Consultant
Sprint
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Perform face to face sales of mobile phones and accessories
- Ensure the store meets and exceeds sales quota
- Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software, and system failures
- Performs in-house servicing and repair of company’s wireless products
- Educate customers on CDMA and 4G WIMAX networks
- Manage pricing structure, inventory, and maintain up to date planogram
- Enforce policies and procedures
- Responsible for reviewing weekly meetings
- Supervise daily operations of the store
- Train and coach staff
Education
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) -
ETA International
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) -
ETA International Course
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
Skills
- Communication
- Coaching/ Training
- 60 wpm
- Mobile & Desktop Operating Systems
- Telecommunications
- Cable management
- Advance troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand tools
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
- Low voltage Wiring
- Fusion splicing (Mechanical and Fusion)
Timeline
Lead Low Volt/ Fiber Technician
Lighthouse Integrated Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Wire Technician
AT&T
02.2015 - Current
Sales Consultant
T-Mobile USA, INC.
01.2015 - 02.2015
Solution Specialist
Verizon Wireless
01.2014 - 12.2014
Lead Sales Consultant
Sprint
01.2010 - 12.2013
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) -
ETA International Course
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) -
ETA International
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
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