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Christopher Palen

Maggie Valley

Summary

Dynamic Fiber Optic Technician with a proven track record at Fiber Optic Solutions LLC, excelling in network troubleshooting and equipment calibration. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and adaptability, ensuring seamless network operations. Hard worker with job flexability and adaptability from aerial lineman experience daily to on ground worker ensuring safety and proper use of equipment, such as bucket truck ect... Committed to maintaining high safety standards while delivering outstanding customer support and optimizing network performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Optic Technician

Fiber Optic Solutions LLC
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
  • Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
  • Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
  • Troubleshot aerial cable lines and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
  • Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.

Housekeeping Cleaner

1st Choice Reality
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.

Pump Technician

Clyde Sawyer & Sons Well Drilling
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
  • Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
  • Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
  • Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pisgah High School
Canton, NC
05-2007

Skills

  • Structured cabling
  • Equipment calibration
  • Network security
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Cable installation
  • Signal testing
  • Network optimization
  • Customer support
  • Network documentation
  • Network maintenance
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Fiber Optic Technician

Fiber Optic Solutions LLC
05.2024 - 01.2025

Housekeeping Cleaner

1st Choice Reality
01.2024 - 04.2024

Pump Technician

Clyde Sawyer & Sons Well Drilling
01.2014 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Pisgah High School
Christopher Palen