1712 Ten Oak Way

Knoxville, Tennessee  37914                                                                                                                           

Phone (865) 932-4809

Cell     (618) 795-9244

E-mail pcheckmann@hotmail.com

Professional

Profile

Objective

Highly motivated and results oriented with exceptional leadership and communications skills. Strong background in operations management with comprehensive knowledge of organizational development, team building, and project execution. Solid track record of meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives while maintaining and developing strong customer relationships.

To obtain a position in operations management where I can apply my education and extensive experience to execute my leadership and teamwork abilities.

Summary of Qualifications

·   33 years in the industry with considerable experience with full charge oversight of construction operations for large-scale and multiple simultaneous projects having managed projects of $40M in capital revenue and more than 350 personnel.

·   Skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of industry including OSP construction in Broadband  Telecommunications construction, as well as for FTTP projects.

·   Highly organized and motivated to exceed customer expectations always maintaining team morale, maintaining high standards of safety while achieving superior quality results

·   Willingness to travel where needed.

Experience

Client Relationship Management

·    Maintain regular and open dialogue with all personnel to keep them informed of project status and proactively resolve the customers and teams concerns.

·    Identify potential new accounts; solicit business opportunities from new and existing clients.

Project Management

·    Work with project management teams to develop project plans, budgets, pro forma, and bids; conduct initial site surveys and calculate project costs and form a solid business plan.

·    Coordinate project start-up and closure plans.

·    Forecast and allocate resources inclusive of personnel, equipment and materials to achieve project schedule milestones while maintaining efficiencies and cost control.

·    Highly proficient in MS Office and MS Projects

Financial Management

·    Develop and manage both capital and project operating budgets; manage operations to achieve approved budgeted results; reconcile and approve invoices.

·    Collaborate with sales & marketing teams to develop corporate business plan with focus on profitability and growth.

·    Aggressive monitoring of a projects financial status to maintain acceptable profit margins and achieve established business plan objectives.

Safety and Quality Control

·    Inspect all projects during and at completion to ensure adherence to established quality and safety standards exceeding customer expectations.

·    Establish and maintain safety program inclusive of regular worksite and workforce inspections to ensure compliance with program and OSHA standards.

·    Education and training of workforce on the highest of safety standards

Sales and New Business Development

·    Working with existing customers as well as potential customers to develop sales/project plans for new avenues of business. Building relationships with new and perspective clients with focus on the customer’s needs.

Employment History

Noble Resources Corporation Inc.                                         September 2012 to October 2013

Director of Operations

I was nearing completion of the City of Highland project, when I was offered and accepted a position with NRC as Director of Operations. The company was growing with numerous opportunities to expand in new markets.

Oversight for all construction operations in the Texas, Kansas and Florida regions with accountability for delivering assigned projects on-time and on budget.

§     Responsible for resource management and scheduling inclusive of personnel, sub-contractors, equipment and supplies.

§     Managed client relationships to keep customers informed of project status, resolve concerns, and solicit new business opportunities.

§     Created and managed capital budgets and expenditures for equipment and worked with project managers to calculate project costs and develop proposals for new work bids.

§     Managed the growth of the company from 24 million to 30 million a year in revenue.

Joyn-Itt Communications LLC / Spectrum Engineering              May 2012  to September 2012

Project Manager/Engineer

§         Project Manager and onsite Engineer for the City of Highland IL. Oversight of all operations for the construction of an ADSS/FTTP network for Highland Communications Services.

§         Managing contractor’s daily operations to ensure on-time completion for each segment of construction.

§         Manage materials and ordering in accordance to BOM’s and all incidental materials needed.

§         Created construction schedules with direct reports to the city manager and monthly project reviews before the city telecommunications board.

§     Tracking of all production, invoices, project budget, and fiber splice documentation.

CCI Systems                                                                                     August 2009 to November 2011

Senior Operations Manager

     I started as a Project Manager with CCI Systems with full oversight of two HFC Upgrade and FTTH projects in Central Virginia for Metrocast Communications.  .

§     Managed client relationships to keep customers informed of project status, resolve concerns, and solicit new business opportunities.

§     Responsible for resource management and scheduling inclusive of personnel, sub-contractors, equipment and supplies.

§     Managed the project to its successful on time completion.

§     We were awarded a contract with our Gold Partner, Cisco Systems and I spent nine months on projects in Greenville and Rocky Mount NC.  As the Onsite Project Manager I was responsible for the day to day operations as a liaison between the contractors, Cisco Systems and Suddenlink Communications, monitoring production schedules and ensuring the flow of Cisco products and providing technical support to the projects.

§     After the Cisco project I was promoted to an area project manager for all of our Shentel engineering and upgrade projects in Virginia and West Virginia.

§     Next I was promoted to the Senior Operations Manager, and I had direct operations and personnel oversight for multiply projects throughout the US.

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Education

Source Broadband Services LLC                                                 June 2008 thru February 2009

Regional Operations Manager

Oversight of all construction operations and personnel for the Eastern United States with accountability for delivering projects on-time and on budget, exceeding customer expectations

§     Managed client relationships to keep customers informed of project status, resolve concerns, and solicit new business opportunities.

§     Responsible for resource management and scheduling inclusive of personnel, sub-contractors, equipment and supplies.

§     Created and managed capital budgets and expenditures for equipment and worked with project managers to calculate project costs and develop proposals.

§     Sales and expansion into new business opportunities for Source with existing as well as new customers.

Stevens Communications LLC                                                     January 2008 to June 2008

Project Manager    

     Oversight of commercial development work, maintenance, and plant extensions in Knoxville  

     Tennessee.

§     Responsible for scheduling inclusive of personnel, sub-contractors, and equipment.

§     Managed our client relationship, keeping the customers informed of project status, resolve concerns, and solicit new business opportunities.

Communication Construction Group, LLC              October 1980 to December 2007

Senior Regional Manager

I started in the trade as an apprentice lineman with CCG and learned the different skills within the industry. Eventually be promoted into management.. As Senior Regional Manager  I had direct oversight for all construction operations in the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions with accountability for delivering assigned projects on-time and on budget.

§     Responsible for resource management and scheduling inclusive of personnel, sub-contractors, equipment and supplies.

§     Managed client relationships to keep customers informed of project status, resolve concerns, and solicit new business opportunities.

§     Created and managed capital budgets and expenditures for equipment and worked with project managers to calculate project costs and develop proposals.

§     Assisted and managed the growth of CCG from $15M to a $150M dollar a year company

§     Spearheaded a team for the implementation of an MDU Upgrade program in Washington DC with the successful completion of 160,000 units in the city. 

Diploma, [Upper Dublin Sr. High School, Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania]

References

Available Upon Request.