CABL Forum - SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN THE N.J / S.E PA AREAS

Joseph Orsino Jr.
107 Brinkley Drive
Sellersville PA 18960
(215) 453-7365
E mail Address: (-REDACTED-)

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a supervisory or management position which allows me to utilize my extensive background and experience in modern CATV network plant and equipment.

SUMMARY:
Proven manager with 16 years experience in all fields related to the development of both new and existing CATV network.

EXPERIENCE:
RCN, Westwood, MA October 2000 - February 2001
Project Coordinator

· Supervised new network builds for MDU's including pre-walkouts with contractors and property managers/building owners.
· Interfaced with involved parties on build-out specifications. Worked with in-house CAD staff relative to RF design.
· Prepared and successfully presented engineering build-outs for approval.
· Solicited proposals from multiple vendors. Reviewed bids and issued contracts.
· Coordinated multiple vendors/projects from initial engineering through activation.
· Obtained all required permits. Reviewed and approved all BOM's.
· Accountable for quality control of all construction including main underground & aerial feeds to the property.
· Documented all project particulars. Prepared final as-built package in both electronic (PC) and paper formats.

Eastern Communications Corporation, Marshfield, MA March 2000 - October 2000
Make- Ready Manager

· Worked directly with Boston Edison on all make-ready issues relative to the regional development of a new fiber optic network.
· Interfaced with high level utility personnel. Provided instruction on technical issues of CATV aerial specifications relative to performance criteria.
· Prepared work orders for utility company to correct all issues relative to make ready. Orders included movement of secondary power cables, transformers, racks and placement of other specialized equipment.
· Directed follow-up inspection of all utility company work orders. Responsible for final QC.

QC Inspector- Grade 2

· Daily inspection of all strand and coax installation to ensure construction according to industry standard specifications.
· Verify and enforce safety practices of all sub contractors.
· Document and generate as-built package for strand and coax design.

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Time Warner Communications- St. Petersburg, FL April 1999 - February 2000
Assistant Project Manager

· Solicited bids, negotiated and issued contracts with multiple construction companies.
· Approved all material requisition and work order forms.
· Assured all required permits were acquired prior to construction starting.
· Managed all underground construction to D.O.T. & Time Warner specifications including Directional Boring, Missile Boring or Hand Trenching.
· Supervised all aspects of work performed. Assured rigid company standards were met prior to completion and close out of each project.
· Assumed full fiscal responsibility for project completion within Time Warner budgetary guidelines- the strictest in the CATV industry.
· Performed employee reviews of all Time Warner QC Inspectors on a quarterly basis.

U.S.A. Communications & Cable, Tampa FL September 1998 - March 1999
Director Of Underground & Aerial Construction (MDU's)

Directed all U.S.A. Communications sub-contractors performance relative to stringent standards as outlined in Time Warner Work Orders.

· Reviewed work order requirements.
· Directed all underground and aerial construction following D.O.T. and OSHA rules and regulations.
· Approved as-builts upon project completion.
· Reviewed all invoicing of work for payment from Time Warner.
· Authorized production and payroll expenses for all sub-contractors.

Time Warner Communications, Tampa, FL. April 1997 - August 1998
Field Engineer

· Engineer fiber-optic upgrade, including strand mapping and plotting of new design.
· Q.C. existing underground plant
· Q.C. existing aerial plant

Time Warner Cable, New York, NY January 1987 - April 1997
Journeyman Cable Construction Worker (May 1995-April 1997)

Coordinated a 900 sq. mile upgrade rebuild to a Fiber-Optic 1 GHZ system that included changing, balancing and splicing all Gerald Instruments Equipment including:
· Amplifiers (mini bridges-JLX-XQLE-MXQ).
· Inblock cable and all passive equipment.
· Building feeder cables.
· MDU rewires (Telco, Hallway Homeruns-Conduit HRS and Hallway TAP).
· Electrical power supplies.

Cable Construction Apprentice- Level 4 (March 1993 - April 1995)

· Performed new installations of a 550 MHZ System. Provided maintenance service while changing existing customers to the new platform.

Cable Construction Apprentice- Level 3 (January 1987 - February 1993)
Assisted with the completion of a 900 square mile upgrade rebuild from a 350 MHZ to a 550 MHZ system. Including but not limited to the following equipment from various manufacturers:

· Amplifiers (MXQ-XQLE-L.E.).
· Inblock cable and all passive equipment.
· Builder feeder cables.

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