Larry
Reeves
3235
Windsor Green Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 896-1353 Home / (615) 585-7000 Cell / (615) 890-6555 Fax
Summary:
Over 30 years
experience in troubleshooting and maintaining computer controlled
automated equipment.
2-Way Radio, Remote Base Station,
Cellular Communications Base Stations, Switch, Performance measuring and
maintenance of Cellular Communications Systems.
Strong Mechanical, Electrical, Management and Training skills.
6-2001~Present
–
RF Performance Engineer
Tritel Communications, Inc.
Telecorp Wireless Purchased Tritel
AT&T Wireless purchased Telecorp
Cingular Wireless purchased AT&T Wireless
at&t Mobility purchased Cingular Wireless
o Perform Drive Test to verify handoffs and coverage of Cell Sectors.
o Perform inspections of new cell sites for construction and design quality.
o Worked with Construction and Tower Crews during building of Cell Sites.
o Monitor stats to assist in trouble shooting cell activity and performance.
o Assist with special projects, such as Bonnaroo and LP Field, COW and Cart setup and installation.
o Maintain training on TDMA, GSM, UMTS (HSPA, HSUPA+) and LTE technologies.
o Proficient in using test equipment such as: X-Tell, TEMS, Spectrum Analyzers and PIM test gear.
7-1999 ~ 6-2001 – Switch Engineer Tritel Communications, Inc.
o Trouble shoot and repair of Ericsson Switch and Remote Base Station equipment.
o Install Software and Hardware upgrades. Complete weekly and monthly backup of systems software.
o
Diagnose
T-1 and
T-3 circuits. Make cross connect of DS0-DS1-DS3 circuits in the
DACS. Monitor
and test using T-Byrd and Sunset equipment. Work closely with Bell South
and
other phone companies in ordering and restoring service to our Cell
Sites.
o
Monitor
and
assist with Voice Mail, STP and HLR problems and alarms.
o
Write RBS
DT and
Script software to aid in time saving repair, troubleshooting and help
eliminate
over all system downtime.
o
Maintain
spread
sheets for tracking circuits and repair work.
o
Assist RF
Engineers with Handoffs and system re-tuning.
o
Designed
and
built Cell Tech equipment to operate field computers, T-1 and Multiplexer
testing with minimum effort.
Part
owner of one of the state’s first Internet and Bulletin Board
Services
1982
– Present Heart Of Tennessee Network Internet / Bulletin Board
Service
o
Designed
hardware connections, telecommunications and programs for internetworking
services
o
Created
customer
support programs for internet program installations and connections
o
Designed
web
pages and on-line information assistance
o
Maintained
internet equipment to include name, radius, mail, ftp, virtual web servers
and
routers
o
Integrated
Linux, DOS, OS/2, Windows 2000 Pro, workstation and server. Windows NT,
Windows 98 and Windows 3.11 for workgroup, operating systems with
Lantastic and Windows TCP/IP Networking programs.
o
Created
customer
support programs for Internet program installations and assist customer in
setup
and modem connections.
o
Install
and maintain Satellite Dish and Modem for data connections.
Maintenance
Area Manager
1991
- 1999 Nissan Motor Manufacturing Smyrna, TN
o
Managed a
maintenance troubleshooting crew of 10-20
o
Managed
weekend
preventive maintenance and vital process crew of 10
o
Conducted
shift
start meetings and turnover discussions
o
Handled
employee
disputes and performed performance appraisals
o
Reduced
downtime
with frame spreader by eliminating opposing cylinders
o
Changed
design
of a two handed operation leak tester clamp to a one handed pull bar that
reduced ergonomic stress and increased cycle time
Training
Specialist
1984
- 1991 Nissan Motor Manufacturing Smyrna, TN
o
Developed
technical training classes and designed training aids
o
Taught
classes
on Hitachi controllers to over 300 maintenance employees
o
Taught
classes
on Nissan hydraulic and servo controlled robotics
o
Taught
classes
on Fanuc RC & RG controlled robotics to maintenance employees and
engineers
o
Taught
robotic
overview and safety classes to over 200 production technicians and
supervisors
o
Developed
and
taught classes on personal computers in the work place
o Developed and trained maintenance employees and engineers in the new absolute body assembly system in preparation of the Altima plant expansion
o
Developed
and
taught Programmable Line Controllers for the Maintenance Apprentice
classes
Maintenance
Leader
1982
- 1984 Nissan Motor Manufacturing Smyrna, TN
o
Installed
raw
body assembly equipment
o
Programmed
robotics and line controllers
o
Provided
leadership to maintenance crew of 6 during daily troubleshooting and
repair of
production equipment
o
Conducted
safety
meetings
o
Assisted
in
production equipment training and debugging
Maintenance
Supervisor
1977
- 1982 Allied Maintenance (Firestone) LaVergne, TN
o
Supervised
maintenance troubleshooting crew of 9
o
Maintenance
planner and PM supervisor
Education: Devry
Radio Electronics, FCC: General Radio-Telephone License # PG-6-22789
o Attended classes on HSPA Protocols and Signaling.
o Attended classes on UMTS (WCDMA) RF Optimization.
o Attended classes on Mastering UMTS (W-CDMA) Radio Networks.
o Attended classes Ericsson RAN P6 Functionality.
o Attended classes on Powerwave MCPA Theory and Product Training.
o Attended classes on AT&T RF Engineering Bronze Certification.
o Attended classes on AT&T RF Engineering Silver Certification.
o Attended classes on Planet EV for GSM (Design tool).
o Attended classes on ATOLL 2006-2007 v2.5 (Design tool).
o Attended classes on Siemens PLMW Performance and Measurement.
o
Attended
classes
on Ericsson CMS 8800 MSC Operation and Maintenance. LV 108 4652
o
Attended
classes
on Ericsson CMS 8800 RBS 884 1900 Data Translations. LZU 108 4635
o
Attended
classes
on Ericsson Switch software for TDMA/136
MSC Technical Version 6.0.
o
Attended
classes
on Tandem Compaq HLR S-Series Fundamentals.
o
Attended
classes
on the following: Electrical / Electronics, Resistance Welding and
Oscilloscope
o
Attended
Classes
on the following Programmable Controllers: Allen Bradley Mini PLC-2, Allen
Bradley PLC 5, Omron C-120, GE Fanuc 9070, GE Fanuc 9030, Modicon 484,
Modicon
Micro-84, Hitachi NESP, Hitachi S10, Hitachi S20 and Hitachi S25
o
Attended
classes
on the following electronic drives: Fuji AC Drives, Allen Bradley 1334 AC
Drives, Reliance DDS Drives and GE Digital Drives
o
Attended
classes
on the following robotics: Cincinnati-Milicron Robotics, Kawasaki Unamate
Robotics, NISSAN Robotics, Fanuc RC Controlled Robotics, Fanuc RG
Controlled
Robotics, Fanuc RJ-Spot Tool Programming and Maintenance, Fanuc RJ Arc
Tool
Programming and Maintenance and Fanuc RJ Electrical Maintenance,
o
Attended
classes
on the following maintenance items: Snorkel lift, Forklift, Servo Valves,
Welding,
Machine Shop, Activation Hydraulics, Tool & Machine Maintenance, Robot
Maintenance,
o
Attended
classes
on the following training tools: Japanese Language, Train-the-Trainer,
Effective
Presentations
o
Attended
managerial classes on the following: Listening Skills, Critical Leadership
Skills, Interpersonal Skills Workshop, EEO / Sexual Harassment, Employee
Relations, Critical Policies, Ergonomics, Try-Z Experience, Interviewing
Skills,
Corrective Action, Positive Employee Management, Substance Abuse, Safety
for
Managers, Fire Safety, Confined Space Entry, Violence in the Workplace,
Favoritism Prevention, Hazardous Communications, ISO 9000
Activities/Interests:
Bowling,
golf,
canoeing, fishing, computers, amateur radio and motorcycles.
References:
Available upon request
Salary:
Available upon request
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2011
Larry Reeves
HOT Web Designs
Heart of Tennessee Network LLC
3235 Windsor Green Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37129