Project Management

Industry Knowledge

Design and Estimating

            Cable and Fiber Optic projects

QA/QC/ Field Engineering Subcontractor/Crew Supervision

Site Safety/OSHA Compliance

Budgeting and Cost Controls                       

Bidding/Estimating/Proposals

Change Order Management

Military Secret Security Clearance

Training and Leadership

 

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Worked as part of highly trained team contracting for Intel.  In charge of the QA/QC for the entire branch; Intel in Rio Rancho and Chandler AZ with gross revenue of over 14 million dollars per year. Worked with installations with very tight               milestones that had to be met. Created and designed check lists and log sheets to monitor the quality of the installation as it               progressed.  I received 100% approval rating for quality compliance from co-contractor during my time as QA/QC for this               project.

 

As QA/QC for the Central Office Equipment Installation contracting for Quest, I implemented a program to maintain compliance with RBOC specs. 77350 and others.  Led a team of five field auditors across 13 states of Qwest’s region.                Designed an extensive spreadsheet for monitoring state-by-state audit completions and quality scores.  Used a database for               tracking audit information.  Developed reports utilizing tables, Pareto charts, and corrective action logs to show the steady               progress of improvement.  Improved quality rating 70% from 21 of 22 contractors to 7 of 28 contractors in less that one year.                Achieved preferred contractor status in many states.

 

Project Management

Managed multiple projects consisting of teams made up of 3 crew leads and 75 technicians for the installation of data centers, central office equipment, DC power, ironwork infrastructure assembly, and various types of structured cable installations.                Oversaw project budgets of up to $2 million dollars.  Implemented proven project management skills to manage time, budget               and human and financial resources.  Conducted regular phase gate meetings to assure project milestones were being met and               critical paths were identified.  Achieved strong team support and performance through a solid process, clear communication               and direction, required equipment, and reinforced training.  Performed within the requirements of the job estimate to               continually complete installations under hours, and at or below budget and forecast. Maintain excellent customer               communications and completed project documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

 

Engineering and Estimating

Responsible for the outside plant, re-hab and kick-out engineering of the St. Francis Woods district in San Francisco.  This $13 million project used new design work for conduit layouts, manholes, and cable configuration and service boxes.                Networked with city officials and utilities to obtain permits for trenching and right-of-ways.  Co-engineered outside plant               designs for conduit placement. Drafted riser and backboard diagrams for cabling to RFP specifications.  Performed estimating               and field engineering for structured cabling, and assisted CO engineers with field engineering.

 

Training

Designed a mock ‘Central Office’ training facility for up to 12 students using current equipment.  Students perform wire wrapping, installed ironwork, bays and equipment installation, and all types of cabling, connectors and labeling.  Other               support tasks taught were fire stopping, safety, power and grounding, and general project management.  Developed all course               curriculum and provided instruction. Designed and taught a Central Office Field Auditor training course to prepare               technicians and new auditors to inspect the quality of customer installations.  This resulted in improved quality, reduced travel               and warranty costs, and increased efficiency and profitability.

 

 

2012 – 2014               Project Manager IES                                                                    Tempe, Arizona / Microsoft WY

 

Project Manager at Microsoft’s new data center in Cheyenne WY. Responsible for managing budget, labor, change orders, purchase orders and the overall installation of path ways, cable and fiber.  Effectively controlled the project bringing it in under hours and under budget resulting in project savings.  Performed well with the general contractor and customer, meeting deadlines while working safely having no recorded accidents or injuries for the entire project.

 

2007 – 2012               Quality Assurance/Quality Control IES                                        Albuquerque, NM / Intel Chandler AZ

 

Operated as the lead inspector for the quality team for Intel in Rio Rancho NM, and on FAB 42, Intel’s state of the art 5 billion dollar production plant in Chandler Arizona, for high value semiconductor chips and microprocessors.  Responsible for the design and implementation of quality audits for Telecom, OSP, Fiber, LSS, DAS, and Security.  Provided quality records and submittals for the general contractor for the project. Achieved a very high quality standard for the project resulting in greater profits and less loss in time due to re-work. Assisted techs in the field with training and understanding related to Intel Specifications.

 

2002 - 2007            Owner/Founder    Terrazza Grill & Black Tie Gourmet Catering     Colorado Springs, CO

 

Owned and operated one of Colorado Springs leading full service restaurants and catering companies in El Paso County for five years.

Implemented best practices and innovative strategies that resulted in awards and local recognition setting restaurant apart from others.  Demonstrated strong profits for several years even during economic downturn. 

 

1996 - 2002Quality Assurance Manager      IES/Federal Communication Group                       Denver, CO

 

Responsible for the overall quality for central office equipment installation for 13 states of Qwest’s region.  Manage, schedule and track assignments of five auditors.  Develop quality metrics and report to company and customer executives. Remain aware of the customer’s requirements and communicate to field personnel.  Provide field and classroom training and mentoring. 

Remain proficient on the quality specs of the 77350 for various equipment installations as follows:  CLEC collocations, Cisco 6100, Cisco 6160, Soniplex Loop Extender, UUNet Max TNT, DSLAM, Next Level, Power,                             DSX-1,               DSX-3.

Project Lead for all large structured cable projects. Completed many installations on-time / on-budget for Motorola, Allied Signal, American Express, Samaritan Hospitals, and more.  Utilized state-of-the-art equipment from                                           companies such as Belden, Krone, Lucent Technologies, AMP, Seicor, and AT&T.

 

1994 – 1996Lead Systems InstallerAAA Telecommunications                     Phoenix, AZ

Responsible for the understanding and installation of major telecommunications business equipment such as Rolm System PBX, Iwatisu, Comdial, Toshiba.  Work independently, completing installations with minimal supervision.                              Worked               with customers to meet their installation requirements, adapting to changes in the field and completing the                             projects               under hours.

 

1991 –1994StudentCulinary Institute of America                  Hyde Park, NY

              Completed training as a chef in the finest U.S. culinary school.  Founded Black Tie Gourmet Catering, a successful                             catering business preparing fine in-home dining, elegant buffets, weddings and corporate events.

 

1988 – 1991OSP EngineerCDI Telecom                  Scottsdale, AZ

Contracted for U.S.West, Pacific Bell, and Ericsson Information Systems.  As part of a team of engineers, who planned the OSP and customer facilities pathways and conduits for the installation of the San Francisco Fiber Optic Loop.  Required               design and detailed documentation of customer’s communication switch rooms for the placement of PAC Bell’s Optical               equipment.

 

1984 – 1988Estimator / Lead TechCommunication Consultants Inc.      Phoenix, AZ

 

1983 – 1984Lead TechnicianCholla Business Communications                    Phoenix, AZ

 

1980 – 1983TechnicianDial Tone Inc.                    Phoenix, AZ

2011      Corning Certification Class

2010              OSHA 30

2008              ATS: Confined Space, Entrant/Attendant Training

2000                 BICSI: Technician level 3 certification for the design and installation of structured cable. 

1999EPA/AHERA   Asbestos Course for operations and maintenance per 40GRF 763.92(a) (2)

Symphony Certified ST02 Installation Practices and Project Management for KRONE cabling systems

Systimax Certified Lucent Technologies Network Systems

 

1994              A.S. Degree, The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York