Tom Rinkavage
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Credentials
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OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
Project Management Institute
Experience
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Advantage Engineers, a Network Connex Company
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Manager
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Mar 2019 - Present
• Coordinate an oversee deployment of site modifications for T-Mobile sites throughout Utah and Southern Idaho. T-Mobile’s SLC market led the nation for site mod construction completions. • Contribute to client scoping meetings. Author clear and complete scope of work documents to guide OEM vendors and general contractors. • Gather and review project requirements from a multi-functional team including site acquisition, leasing, permitting, A&E, RF, operations, and construction documents to compile NTP packages. • Schedule and monitor OEM and general contractor project activities. Provide regular status updates to client and project members. • Inspect completed construction and compile close out packages to ensure quality of work. Show less
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NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Field Engineer
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
• Independent contractor upgrading the Sprint network throughout Mountain region. Install and commission CDMA, FDD, and TDD LTE technologies. Troubleshoot site issues, carry out ATP testing and maintain system documentation in client database. • Coordinate activity with civil and tower construction crews and construction managers to ensure that all equipment is present on site and provide efficient turn up of new technologies. • Independent contractor upgrading the Sprint network throughout Mountain region. Install and commission CDMA, FDD, and TDD LTE technologies. Troubleshoot site issues, carry out ATP testing and maintain system documentation in client database. • Coordinate activity with civil and tower construction crews and construction managers to ensure that all equipment is present on site and provide efficient turn up of new technologies.
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Artech L.L.C.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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System Performance Engineer
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
• Managed customer trouble ticket process for Verizon Wireless. Provided top level internal and external customer service by effectively prioritizing, investigating, and resolving complex network problems. • Monitored and analyzed market KPIs to identify network problems. Collaborated with multi-departmental personnel to carry out corrective actions. • Scheduled and performed system wide network performance baseline testing. Conducted integration acceptance testing of small cells. • Planned and executed verifications of carrier upgrades and site modifications. Ensured compliance with RF design plan. Show less
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Ericsson
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Sweden
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Field Technician/Acting Operations Project Manager
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Mar 2010 - May 2014
• Headed Growth Team. Directly responsible for launching the Trenton market ahead of schedule. Achieved 100% First Time Through Commissioning for sites in my area, far exceeding company goal of 75%. • Managed three large scale construction and deployment projects simultaneously. Coordinated cross-functional teams to launch 4G networks in the Philadelphia, Trenton, and Wilmington markets on time and on budget. • Monitored project progress and scheduled inspections of contractor work. Met with vendors to sign off on completed work or direct repairs as necessary. Provided reports to Network Deployment management. Maintained database of pending and completed work. • Developed project plans, determined the required resources to complete the projects, and ensured all personnel, tools, and equipment were in place to ensure success. Communicated requirements, changes, and resolutions to project stakeholders. • Complied with master lease agreement (MLA) tower application processes and procedures. • Maintained multi-million dollar spares inventory. Plan and oversee quarterly inventory counts and provided reports to supply chain management. Tracked RMA activities and spares requisitions and ensured technician compliance with daily inventory tracking requirements. Show less
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TEKsystems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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RF Engineer
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
• Collected and analyzed drive test data to evaluate site coverage. Prioritized and troubleshot RF related performance problems, and provided solutions to improve system performance. • Lead contractor for Performance Engineering. Responsible for the successful integration of 100 sites into Verizon’s rural network. • Collected and analyzed drive test data to evaluate site coverage. Prioritized and troubleshot RF related performance problems, and provided solutions to improve system performance. Show less
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ARTECH INFO SYSTEMS
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Portland, Oregon Area
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RF Engineer
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Nov 2006 - Oct 2007
• Planned and executed site integration and performance testing of 3G data service in a market of more than 350 sites. Provided network status reports and performance plots. • Conducted site audits to ensure compliance with RF design, and made recommendations to optimize cell site performance. • Acted as liaison to Network Operations personnel to provide timely validation of network performance improvements. • Planned and executed site integration and performance testing of 3G data service in a market of more than 350 sites. Provided network status reports and performance plots. • Conducted site audits to ensure compliance with RF design, and made recommendations to optimize cell site performance. • Acted as liaison to Network Operations personnel to provide timely validation of network performance improvements.
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Cricket Wireless
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Acting Construction Project Manager
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Apr 2001 - Sep 2006
• Directly engaged in the design, construction, launch, and operation of a CDMA network in a market of 500,000 people. Determined site development parameters in accord with local ordinances and zoning codes. • Oversaw all aspects of new network build from design and engineering through construction, commissioning, commercial launch, and daily operation. Reviewed zoning and construction drawings to ensure proper site builds. • Directly engaged in the design, construction, launch, and operation of a CDMA network in a market of 500,000 people. Determined site development parameters in accord with local ordinances and zoning codes. • Oversaw all aspects of new network build from design and engineering through construction, commissioning, commercial launch, and daily operation. Reviewed zoning and construction drawings to ensure proper site builds.
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TETRAGENICS
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Spokane, Washington Area
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Field Engineer/Construction Manager
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Oct 1999 - Apr 2001
• Assisted in the build out of a wireless network from the ground up. Involved in the earliest stage of the project starting with design and RSD/site acquisition. Originated numerous process improvements to the construction process that resulted in costs savings of tens of thousands of dollars. • Scheduled, supervised, and inspected contractor work to ensure compliance with RF design specifications. Conducted bid walks and signed off on completed punch lists. • Assisted in the build out of a wireless network from the ground up. Involved in the earliest stage of the project starting with design and RSD/site acquisition. Originated numerous process improvements to the construction process that resulted in costs savings of tens of thousands of dollars. • Scheduled, supervised, and inspected contractor work to ensure compliance with RF design specifications. Conducted bid walks and signed off on completed punch lists.
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AT&T
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Cell Technician
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Jun 1997 - Jun 1999
• Assisted in the optimization and operation of a TDMA network of 350 cell sites. • Planned and conducted drive tests for performance data collection and RF troubleshooting. Carried out post-processing and wrote system performance reports. • Assisted in the optimization and operation of a TDMA network of 350 cell sites. • Planned and conducted drive tests for performance data collection and RF troubleshooting. Carried out post-processing and wrote system performance reports.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Radioman
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Apr 1993 - Apr 1997
Responsible for the proper operation of all Carrier Battle Group radio communications. Responsible for the proper operation of all Carrier Battle Group radio communications.
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Education
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Thomas Edison State University
Associate, Arts
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