February 26, 2014

Resume of Qualifications

           Gary D Hooper

      1052 Larkspur Ln.

   Darien, IL 60561

847.514.2983

                                                                                                                                                           gdhoop@gmail.com

                         

 

Position Sought: Management

 

Career Objective: To apply my vast management background and expertise in various telecommunications aspects of wireless LTE Upgrade, AAV, and backhaul, Fiber, OSP, ISP, and utilities as a project management.

 

Summary of Qualifications:

More than 30 years of experience in all facets of management in Telecommunication in backhaul, AAV and wireless LTE upgrade in urban, rural, railroad and airports. In fiber, coax and power in OSP, ISP, cabling, outlets, house drops, utilities, inspection, audit and general construction along with other initiatives as well as specialized skills in related fields in project management/planning and productivity.

             

·         My proficiency in all aspects of communications industries in  backhaul, AAV, wireless LTE upgrade, (Civil, Tower) OSP, ISP, FttT, construction/inspection in urban and rural areas (aerial, underground, directional/case boring, river crossings, tunnel/confine space, railroad, airport, cable, conduit, outlet, house drop, placement, fiber optics, tower, antennae, dish, locates, Splicing, Sweep/Proof of performance, right way, make ready, audit, power, gas, and explosives)

 

·         General construction (warehouses, office buildings, remote site buildings, CEV’s , manholes and vaults )  

 

·         Key strengths include negotiating contracts (RFP’s) and coordinating various/diverse aspects of projects.

 

·         Accustomed to managing multiple large-scale projects over wide and/or multiple geographic areas.

 

·         Strength in simultaneously managing multiple tasks, at times with competing aspects of projects.

 

·         Adept at project safety, estimating, cost analysis, production schedule and quality assurance, including on-going project evaluation to assure that project tracks/Service dates are meet.

 

·         Recognized as a leader in determining best project strategies technologies and applications.

 

·         Substantial experience with industry, government compliances, SMS and permitting.

 

·         Excellent communication and motivation skills in working with all concerned parties, including architects, project coordinators, administrative and financial staff as well contractors and clients.

 

·         Knowledge of construction equipment.

 

·         Worked extensively with local and government agencies on projects and served on several committees as a representative  

      

 

 

        Gary D Hooper

                                                                                                                                                 1052 Larkspur Ln.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Darien, IL 60561

                                                                                                                                                   847.514.2983

gdhoop@gmail.com

                                                                                                               

        

 

Related Experience:

 

·         2013 to present Sr. Project Manager for Nexius for the northeast

100 LTE Cell upgrade, manage, and implement project schedule for specific geographic/market area. Resolve conflicts as necessary for project completion. Built Trackers, which reported Daily/weekly status and responsible for all general contractors, construction of project and quality of work. Additionally was primary role of single point of contact for the project team during all project phases and worked as liaison between regional network, market teams, vendors and all HQ organizations.

 

·         2012 to 2013 Lead Project Manager, Optima/ MasTec Midwest LTE upgrade,

For Samsung 250 LTE Cell upgrade in the Midwest, Develop, manage, and implement project schedule for specific geographic/market area.  Reported Daily/weekly as liaison between regional network, market teams, vendors and all HQ organizations. Resolve conflicts as necessary for project completion.
Perform the primary role of single point of contact for the project team during all project phases.  

 

·            2011 to 2012 Project Engineer, T E Connectivity/ Bluestream

Worked with the Program Director on special projects to bring projects back on schedule, Overseeing FttT Pole Audit/inspection (Aerial and Underground), tower site, inspection, AAV, backhaul, Permitting, Clean up, OSP/ISP builds, and budget forecasting on 100 cell site project .

                                                                                                                                                    

·       2001-2011 President/Owner, RF Specialties, Chicago

Consulting/management of technical aspects of Telecommunications, Cable, Fiber, OSP ISP, Splicing, Sweep/Proof of performance, Wireless and  general contracting in Aerial, Underground, Cable/outlet installation, Ethernet,  including contract negotiations (RFP’s), SMS, proposal writing, bidding, cost analysis, job feasibility analysis and project oversight.

 

·                   1995-2001 President/Owner, LC Communications, Chicago;

Develop/manage urban and rural areas in aerial, underground construction in Telecommunications, Fiber and Wireless 200 cell sites in installation, Splicing, Sweep/Proof of performance, OSP, ISP, GSM, fielded inspection crews, field engineering/walk out and warehouse / office development, SMS, contract negotiations (RFP’s) including project estimates/bidding; budget, financial management; industry/government compliance; and field operations, management of 175 employees/subcontractors. Average annual revenue generated in excess of $10 Million. Sold business. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

Gary D Hooper

                                                                                                                                                   1052 Larkspur Ln.

                                                                                                                                                      Darien, IL 60561

                                                                                                                                                      847.514.2983

                                                                                                                                              gdhoop@gmail.com

                          

Specialties:

·   Project management (telecommunication’s, AAV, backhaul, wireless LTE upgrade, Fiber projects, cable TV, and contract negotiations (RFP’s),)

·   OSP ( backhaul, AAV, urban/rural underground, aerial, FttT, walk out, make ready, Splicing, Sweep/Proof of performance, Locations, directional/case boring, airports, railroad, river crossings , rock, tunnel/confine space)

·   ISP (head end, frame, commercial, residential, multi-plex’s )

·   Civil site work

·   Wireless upgrade (GSM, LTE, Civil, tower, antenna, dish)

·   Construction management (Buildings)

·   Home installation (cable TV, dish)

·   House drops (cable TV, telephone, power)

·   Utilities (power, gas, water, waste, hazmat )

·   Start-ups - Business development

·   Contract/Subcontract Management and Negotiation

·   Hiring, training, mentoring, coaching

·   Union negotiation

·   Government liaison

·   Purchasing

·   Planning /scheduling

·   Budget review

·   Forecasting

·   Data analysis, tracking, reporting

·   Competitive analysis

·   Risk management

·   Safety (SMS)

·   Diversifying and broadening a companies’ range of services and thinking out side of the box.

 

 

Civic/Community Initiatives:

 

·            1992-2008 Flag Officer, Commodore of Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago, IL; Serve as a Club officer, provided over guidance and governance of policy, operations, and budget management. Serve on Homeland Security Advisory Council for Harbors (USCG).

 

·            1992-2010 Steering Committees, Sea Scouts of America, Leukemia Cup regatta Chicago and Chicago Yachting Association in an advising and development capacity for fundraisers and programs of these organizations.

 

·         1986: Dive Master, PADI

·         1984: Private Pilot’s License

·         1968-2012 Boating and Sailing Experiences

·         1969: Group Leader, Outward Bound Program

 

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