Certified project manager, building and maintaining wireless networks for Oregon and SW Washington. Worked with manufacturing companies of devices to troubleshoot compatibility with technologies MPS, IMTS, AMPS, TDMA, 1G and 3G, EVDO and CDMA in the public sector. Have worked in the Lucent 5ESS switch. Radio frequency technician, working with Lucent, ATT, and Ericson equipment. Have built everything from multimillion dollar facilities and cell sites, microwave towers, as to working with major corporations such as Intel, Hewlett Packard, Sony, as a field construction manager utilizing new wireless technologies. Worked with PGE, (Portland General Electric), and BPA, (Bonneville Power Association), building cell sites in their high voltage environments. Trained the LEC's in working in these high voltage environments. Have developed and installed equipment to use in these environments for safety. Known for making things work, or, knowing what will not work has always been my specialty.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Most Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point. UNIX applications. IBM PC's and Macintosh computer systems. Digital microwave software. ProComm, HP, TDR. Lucent 5ESS Switch with multiple platforms. Access 60, Tellabs 5500 and 321l DACCS applications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPRINT PCS, Portland, OR
Implementation Engineer/Safety Designee
Served as Project Engineer, building the Sprint PCS Oregon/SW Washington network from the ground up. Includes overseeing the construction of 146 cell sites, (microwave towers, roof tops, high voltage environments, the NOC), putting the system on air in less than 10 months. Trainer/coordinator for safety procedures, CPR/First Aid.
Invented Utility Demarcation Panel (UDP), which saved $1,550,000.00 in initial construction material cost. Only Sprint employee authorized by the Oregon State Electrical Bureau to inspect and Gold Label the UDP at the State level.
Certified trainer for network operations and field personnel in all OSHA safety procedures.
Certified for behavior justification for accident investigation and prevention.
Switch Technician
Perform backups, software and hardware upgrades. Preventive maintenance and monitoring to ensure proper operation of the 5ESS Switch, ECP, OMP, AP and cell sites.
Train new RFT's with BTS troubleshooting techniques.
3COM, Cisco and Comverse certified for IWF and Voice Mail Platforms.
Test and turn up of T1's to OC48's.
Train Switch and RFT personnel in Hazardous Material handling.
Monitor and dispatch RFT's for repair of sites for optimal performance.
Handled all aspects of inventory from tracking, shipping and handling, to having 100% ratings on semi annual audits over a six year period.
Radio Field Technician
Test and turn-up of microwave and BTS equipment. Trained RFT's and LEC's in servicing and installation of Positron equipment and safety hazards in high voltage environments.
Worked with Tektronics in the development of the Advantest test equipment and training manual for O&M of Lucent CDMA radio equipment.
Invented isolated standing platforms for RFT's grounding mats, used in high voltage environments for safety.
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, Portland, OR
Field Construction Manager
Provide onsite equipment installation and construction supervision for cell sites and in-building enhancements. Managed all phases of construction for the AT&T Wireless and Cellular One Customer Service Centers in Oregon and SW Washington.
Customer Care Technician
Main liaison for technical support for Cellular One customer care, retailers, resellers, dealers. Certified installers for handicapped, special needs installations.
Was the subject matter expert, evaluating devices before being sold by Cellular One.
Service and Install Supervisor
Managed all aspects of the service department from scheduling installs to the ordering of all parts relating to cellular phone installations. Main technical support for government accounts, utilities and retailers.
Achieved national recognition for the company, as the Subject Matter Expert for the implementation and adaptation of wireless devices.
Installer
Was the first cell phone installer for the company in Oregon, SW Washington.
Hired and trained all new installers including retailers.
Installed phones in vehicles from wheelchairs to semi trucks.
Mickey C. Nickell
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P.D.A. INC., Englewood, CO
General Manager
Managed all phases of company business including operations, marketing, distribution and sales. Company is a wholesale distributor and mobile electronics installation company. Acted as second in command for the corporation, (36 direct reports).
Researched new product lines for potential business expansion areas.
Was selected, by Matsushita (Panasonic, Quasar, Technics, etc.), as one of three people in the U.S. to experiment with all car audio prototypes for American consumer acceptability.
Operations Manager
Managed the operations of the corporation including product installation, retail sales, product ordering, shipping and receiving, customer relations, billing and accounts payable.
Increased gross revenue from 1.2 million dollars to 4.4 million, in three years time.
Education/Training
Telecommunications Administration Certification Courses, Portland Community College (Project Management, Legal Basics for Telecom Professionals, Survey of Telecom Industry, Integrating Network Systems, Data Communications, Basic Business Law). Digital Microwave Tower Certification. All available certifications for Lucent 5ESS Switch. Additional certifications are available upon request.
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