Vaughn Simmons
Jarrettsville
Summary
Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator
Simmons Home Services
02.2021 - Current
- Owner and operator of a home improvement company specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom remodels.
Senior Engineer Level II
SCD Information Technology
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Started as a forman and was promoted to Project Manager. I then worked with the engineering team to design government SCIF building and was then promoted to engineer where i worked my way up to senior engineer level II
Technician II
FiberPlus Inc
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Inside cable plant technician on contract for the NSA.Crew lead forthe Emerson 5 project. Fiber installation and fusion splice terminations. Copper back bone installation and terminations. Rack and Data center build out including ladder rack and grounding. testing and labeling along with blueprint corrections and asbuilds.
Field Supervisor
TriWire Engineering Solutions
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Field operations supervisor in charges of installation and maintenance for Comcast subcontractors. I was in charge of the daily operations of 50 to 75 technicians throught a 5 county area of Maryland. i was also incharge of the fleet operations for the entire Maryland region.
Owner and Operator
Simmons Property Services
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Subcontractor for Qwest Property Management. Managed and maintained forclosed homes throughout the Delmarva region.
Co-owner
Schwatkas Farm Services
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Operated farm services equipment in northern baltimore area on private owned farms in order to maintain their feilds. Built fences, horse runs and barns. Soil fertilization and cultivation. Feild mowing and land clearing.
Technician
Focal PointCommunications
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Voice and Data installation Technician. Copper and fiber installtion and termination. Rack and Closet build outs. Alarm and CCTV installations. Phone system installation. Rack and stack.
Multimedia Services Technician
Verizon Connected Solutions Inc.
09.1997 - 08.2007
- Installation and maintainance technician for phone services. Commercial wiring technician. Closet and phone room build outs. Copper and fiber cable installation and termination. Undeground and Aerial work. Bicsi certified.
Education
Standard -
Chesapeake Senior High School
Essex, MD05.1990
Skills
- Blueprint Reading,
- Spec sheet reading,
- Design implementation
- Army corp engineering and design
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Strong work ethic
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Project management
- Project sales
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
- Personnel management
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Simmons Home Services
02.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer Level II
SCD Information Technology
03.2018 - 03.2021
Technician II
FiberPlus Inc
07.2017 - 03.2018
Field Supervisor
TriWire Engineering Solutions
07.2013 - 07.2014
Owner and Operator
Simmons Property Services
01.2012 - 07.2013
Co-owner
Schwatkas Farm Services
02.2009 - 01.2012
Technician
Focal PointCommunications
08.2007 - 02.2009
Multimedia Services Technician
Verizon Connected Solutions Inc.
09.1997 - 08.2007
Standard -
Chesapeake Senior High School