Richard Costa
Millet,Alberta
Summary
40 years in the Telecommunication Industry. My career has spanned from Journeyman Telecommunication Electrician to Operations Manager. Worked independently or Managed up to 130 technicians. My career has given me the opportunity to work domestically and Internationally. Highly motivated professional with 7 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Costa Consulting
04.2016 - Current
- Millet
- Field maintenance on the SuperNet system
- Landscaping, tree/brush removal service.
Project Manager
Alta Telecom International
Edmonton, Canada
12.1999 - 04.2016
- Established a team of 130 Field Supervisors and technicians across North America
- Directed multiple engineering and upgrade projects in Alberta, British Columbia, United States and Mexico
- Recruited a team of specialized Field Supervisors to work in China and train local technicians on new Transport equipment manufactured by CIENA Corp
- Ran a 5-year maintenance team for the Alberta SuperNet providing High Speed Internet to all Alberta Government offices, Schools and Provincial buildings.
Journeyman
TELUS
Edmonton, Canada
04.1989 - 12.1999
- Illustrated field proficiency with Outside Plant and Inside build
- Established myself on a specialized Disaster Relief Team
- Illustrated the ability to lead and recruited New Build teams across the United States
- Worked for most of the largest Telecommunication companies in North America.
Education
Hockey, Millet
05.1991
Midget Coach
Hockey league
05.1990
Association, coach
10.1987
Skills
- Ability to work independently or on a team
- Punctual and dependable
- Physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Attention to detail and document
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Preventative Maintenance
- File and Record Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Clear Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Routine Inspections
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Customer Service
Certification
Alberta Apprentice and Industry Training Act
Apr 1992 - May 1992
Nait Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Journeyman Certificate Communication Electrician
Grade 12 High School Diploma
Custom
VOLUNTEER WORK
, Coach
Additional Information
- WORK AND TRANSPORTATION , 5 Year Clean Drivers Abstract Dependable Transportation (2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ) Clean Criminal Record Check, , Willing to travel, PPE
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Owner - Costa Consulting
04.2016 - Current
Project Manager - Alta Telecom International
12.1999 - 04.2016
Journeyman - TELUS
04.1989 - 12.1999
- , Hockey, Millet
- , Hockey league
Victoria - , Association, coach
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