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Consultant
Self Employed 2005 - Current
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Performed various construction projects, through employees and a
network of subcontractors for national and regional remediation and
construction companies.
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Consultant to various construction companies and builders for a
variety of residential and mixed use projects.
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Assisted in raising capital for various residential, commercial and
hospitality projects.
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Worked on construction and remediation projects during Hurricane
Katrina reconstruction efforts.
Senior Project
Manager/Operations Manager
Home Expo Design Center/HomePros 2014 - 2015
§ Oversight of multiple and
concurrent large remodel projects, ranging in size from $100k-$350k.
§ Responsible for sales and
operation functions with a national real estate based hedge fund company,
completing on average of four to five rehabs per week, through multiple
sub-contractors and across multiple markets.
Director of Operations
Shaw Construction 2013 – 2014
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Custom residential builder, building 15-20 homes per year in the
$350k-$1M price range.
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Completed several light construction projects, to include small
auto dealership and a strip mall.
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Overall management of new home construction from planning to
delivery.
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Perform scheduling and budgetary meetings with owners, contractors
and inspectors.
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Responsible for all subcontractor selection and management.
Senior Project Manager
Home Expo Design Center 2012 - 2013
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Brought in to standardize all operational aspects of the company in
preparation of National expansion, both through franchise and corporate
locations.
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Responsible for all operational and project management functions.
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Supervision of internal project management team and project
coordinators.
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Coordination and issue resolution for up to 75 concurrent projects
locally and project management implementation to additional locations.
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Responsible for coordination of all purchasing, logistics and
production functions.
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Responsible for internal IT standardization and wireless network
integration.
President/Owner
Digital Group CS,
Inc. 2009-2012
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Performed numerous head end and system redesign, installation,
testing and cutover projects for a major cable MSO.
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Performed Engineering and Installation functions across a variety
of platforms, transitioning various cable systems to Digital Broadcast.
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Provided technical and operational consultation on a variety of
fiber optic network designs and installation, to include back-haul, ring
and MetroEthernet technologies.
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Provided technical and operational consultation on several EF&I
projects for Telco and MSO clients.
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Performed various system cutovers and installation projects.
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Performed design and installation of structured cabling, voice
systems and wireless applications in multi-tenant office complexes, hotels
and educational campuses.
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Managed the installation of several broadcast satellites for a
major cable MSO across several states.
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Responsible for sub-contractor selection and management.
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Provided installation personnel for a large FTTH project for a
municipality expanding into the telecommunications arena.
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Sales, staffing and management of National Roll-outs and National
Service Agreement.
Project Manager
FTS USA, Inc. (Contractor for Comcast)
2009
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Supervision of Lead Technicians, Technicians and Contractors on the
installation of VOIP, high-speed internet and CATV services.
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Plan, estimate and coordinate internal resources for installation
and service calls of VOIP, high-speed data and CATV services.
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Escalation and coordination of external issues to the correct
personnel/department.
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Daily management of multiple projects and deadlines.
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Final technical resource for installation teams.
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Coordination of special projects with customers and installation
teams
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Resolution of all installation and service related issues with
customers
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Resolution of signal and OSP Construction issues.
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Responsible for daily performance and management of Quality Control
of all installations.
Project Manager
Mutual Telecom Services, Inc.(Now Black Box Federal)
2006 – 2007
(Left for family reasons)
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Responsible for all facets of the project, authoring of technical
approaches, customer communication and liaison, engineering, overseeing the
procurement and staging of materials, assigning installation teams,
tracking progress, and progress closeout.
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Developed and submitted detailed project schedules that identify
key milestones and events, including but not limited to, site surveys,
detailed network design, formal test plans, staging, comprehensive
documentation, installation, testing, commissioning, and site cutovers.
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Extensive DoD project management experience at a variety of CONUS
and OCONUS sites, to include both hostile and non-hostile environments.
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Technical resource for all SONET and DWDM based projects at a
variety of CONUS and OCONUS sites, to include both hostile and non-hostile
environments.
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Responsible for overall management of project financials and
operational processes for multiple international telecommunication
projects.
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Created and implemented project schedules, budgets, and objectives
for medium to large sized projects of moderate to high technical
complexity. Prepared statements of work for project engagements and
monitored performance to ensure that project commitments meet contractual
specifications. Determined need for and impact of changes in scope of
project and made recommendation based on determinations. Gain concurrence,
approval, and consensus from stakeholders regarding the various project
aspects, adjusts accordingly.
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Organized project team members to ensure communication and
understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives while acting as the
point of contact with client project management.
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Managed costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project
deliverables. Ensured schedule and budget were met while identifying need
for changes and revisions.
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Performed ongoing review of project status and identified project
risks.
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Developed, recommended and implemented risk mitigation solutions to
insure project scope, budget and deliverables were met.
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Recommended and implemented changes or alternate paths based upon
performance and metrics.
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Developed and made presentations that could lead to expanded
business opportunities.
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Participated in proposal efforts and sales calls to enhance
opportunities for future business deals with client.
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Oversee assigned personnel for projects. Assign work and provide
direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives.
Address performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provide
performance input upon completion of project.
General Manager/Vice
President
Designed Technologies, LLC 2001 – 2004
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Responsible for initial start-up functions to include market
analysis, sales forecasting, budgeting, team building, and overall
functionality of a new start-up organization.
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Responsible for developing an enterprise market strategy which
includes forecasting market potential (revenue/share), identifying market
requirements (products, channels, support), launching new products,
developing integrated marketing plans, and establishing strategic
relationships with partners.
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Complete EF&I Central Office services, Central Office
build-outs and Test & Turn-up for multiple TELCO companies.
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Direct report to the owner of a privately held telecommunications
corporation with overall revenue of $40M+ annually.
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Management of all department heads to include sales, operations,
and engineering functions.
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Directly supported Sales with closing new business and providing
sales tools.
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Establishment of customer and vendor relationships to include
working with several Fortune 50 corporations, educational institutions and
boards, hospitals and health care facilities, as well as government
entities.
§ Developed and implemented contracts, sales forecast,
staffing plan, budget and project execution plan.
§ Conducted market research related to technology trends,
industry capital expenditures, market sizing, competitors, and optimal
distribution/sales channels.
§ Full Profit and Loss responsibilities.
Manager - Central Office
Services
International FiberCom 2001
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Full Profit & Loss responsibility on a national level.
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Responsible for project analysis, planning, proposal, acceptance,
and coordination for all central office projects and several structured
cabling and phone systems projects.
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Management of central office installation, test & turn-up, and
maintenance to include metro rings and point-to-point SONET and DWDM
systems.
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Responsible for existing client care, developing new client
relationships, and contractor and vendor selection/approval.
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Approval of installation and maintenance agreement for System
Integration contract in a regional capacity.
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Coordination with other offices for projects outside of regional
responsibility.
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Responsible for new technology research and analysis and the
development of training program for department.
Field/Central Office
Engineer
TEK Systems/Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Contract
Basis) 2001
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Responsible for review of new facilities designs, new build design,
transmission circuit design, and all other installation to ensure facility
is operating at optimal levels.
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Performed and supervised installation, test, and turn-up of new
transmission equipment.
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Coordinated with numerous contractors to ensure all work is
completed on schedule.
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Responsible for the maintenance of existing rings, circuits, and
all other equipment.
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Performed and supervised installation and maintenance of new AC/DC
power plants, ladder rack, collocation cages, and new facilities build out.
Lead Network Engineer
WorldCom
1999-2000
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Supervised a group of thirteen engineers.
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Approved system designs, equipment ordered, and costs.
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Made vendor comparisons and proposed designs to upper management.
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Integrated interdepartmental inputs into a complete project.
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Supervised outsource companies for database entry and project book
reproduction.
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Responsible for hiring and training of all new engineers in
department.
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Acted as a technical reference of system designs for outside
departments, to include sales groups, installation crews, testing groups,
and remote site managers.
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Worked with managers from various departments to ensure all
responsibilities of Engineering group were met.
§ Prepared cost estimates,
recommendations, project definitions, and project books based on customer
circuit requirements from Sales and Capacity Planning organizations.
§ Designed transmission systems for
ultimate survivability, involving studies of loss factors and route
integrity.
§ Specified the correct equipment
for current and future capacity
requirements.
Superintendent
C and D Builders 1997-1999
§ Started as a general laborer and
worked my way to Superintendent, supervising a crew working evenings and
weekends while I was in the Marine Corps.
§ Responsible for multiple new
construction projects and timelines.
§ Involved with all facets of
building, from surveying to punch work.
§ Very hands-on working
superintendent.
Non-Commissioned
Officer/Communications Security Technician
United States Marine Corps 1996-1999
§ Designed, planned, and implemented
numerous voice and data networks including inside/outside plant
infrastructure to BICSI and EIA/TIA standards.
§ Supervised LAN installations on NT
platforms, to include cabling, server, and station installations and
setups.
§ Installation, programming, add,
moves, and changes to Nortel Switches.
§ Responsible for variety of
projects from planning to implementation, to include new central office and
voice systems.
§ Analyzed bids from various
contractors and made determination of quality and cost estimates.
§ Coordinated contractors and
military personnel to ensure completion of projects on time and under
budget.
§ Assigned work orders to installers
and followed up for quality assurance.
§ Surveyed existing cable plant
infrastructure, created detailed maps, implemented and maintained records.
§ Maintenance of Communication
Security equipment.
§ Installation, testing,
maintenance, and troubleshooting of voice & data networks and copper
& fiber optic cable plant .
§ Performed fiber optic splicing,
termination, and testing.
§ Responsible for various
construction and new-build work.
§ Maintained over 2800 voice
customers and installed an average of 15 new stations weekly.
§ Installed and maintained PA
systems and radio communication.
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