Sophie Crook
Stafford,Staffordshire
Summary
Results-orientated engineer with over five years of experience in fibre splicing, fault finding, and network maintenance. Demonstrated expertise working on fibre builds from inception to completion. Proven track record in troubleshooting and resolving network issues efficiently, to maintain network integrity and enhance operational performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Fibre Splicer
Airband
2020.10 - Current
- Prepared and stripped ULW, CBT and armoured cables up to 288F and installed splice closures to PIA underground and overhead infrastructure.
- Performed precise fusion fibre splicing, ensuring splice packs are adhered to.
- Installed fibre into cabs and BT exchanges and carried out patching in uniformed manner.
- Conducted fault finding with use of Exfo and iOLM software on dead and live networks, visual fault locator used to aid in pinpointing faults.
- Corroborated test results for completed fibre builds before their release by creating reports using Exfo Power Meter.
- Managed fibre builds on-site, collaborated with engineers to overcome obstacles and delegated daily tasks to engineers, as well as liaising with coordinators and project managers ensuring projects are completed within deadlines.
- Installed aerial and underground network cables to PIA infrastructure.
- Surveyed network build plans and provided solutions for complex jobs.
- Mentored Junior Splicer's by providing on-site training and guidance to enable them to become competent in delivering high quality fibre networks and carry out maintenance on live networks.
- Implemented health and safety protocols by carrying out risk assessments and using signing, lighting and guarding when required.
In-Store Team Member
Domino's Pizza
2020.03 - 2020.10
Housekeeper
Southern House Keeping Ltd.
2018.04 - 2019.06
Front of House
Marston's
2011.06 - 2018.01
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
Falmouth 2016.09 - 2019.07
Foundation Diploma Level 3 - Art & Design
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Stourbridge 2013.09 - 2014.06
QCF Level 3 - Drawing
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Stourbridge 2013.09 - 2014.06
A-Levels - Graphical Communication, Applied Information Communications Technology & Fine Art
King Charles I Sixth Form
Kidderminster 2011.09 - 2013.06
GCSEs - 12 GCSE's (A-C)
King Charles I School
Kidderminster 2009.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Proficient in fault finding
- Capable leadership
- Network infrastructure familiarity
- Multi-skilled fibre engineer
- Collaborative spirit
- Resourcefulness in problem-solving
- Efficient task prioritisation
- Safety protocol adherence
Certification
- SA001R - Overhead Safety
- SA002 - Underground Safety
- S007 - PIA Sub-Duct and Cable Installation
- S008 - PIA Overhead Cable Installation
- S009 - PIA Pole Stepping on Congested Poles
- CABWI - Medium Risk Confined Spaces
- IPAF - 1B & 3B
- NRWSA 01 - Signing, Lighting and Guarding
- Level 3 Award - Emergency First Aid at Work
Timeline
Fibre Splicer
Airband
2020.10 - Current
In-Store Team Member
Domino's Pizza
2020.03 - 2020.10
Housekeeper
Southern House Keeping Ltd.
2018.04 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
2016.09 - 2019.07
Foundation Diploma Level 3 - Art & Design
Birmingham Metropolitan College
2013.09 - 2014.06
QCF Level 3 - Drawing
Birmingham Metropolitan College
2013.09 - 2014.06
A-Levels - Graphical Communication, Applied Information Communications Technology & Fine Art
King Charles I Sixth Form
2011.09 - 2013.06
Front of House
Marston's
2011.06 - 2018.01
GCSEs - 12 GCSE's (A-C)
King Charles I School
2009.09 - 2011.06