John J. McDonald

(952) 457-8161 mcdonald3@embarqmail.com

Qualifications Summary

Experienced and skilled at working in a fast-paced, high volume environment that requires multi-tasking, resourcefulness, creativity, and persistence. Can perform independently or within a team to achieve organizational goals. Projects include Microwave/LTE Backhaul, L700,L1900,L2100, Century link and Zayo Fiber and AAV as well as Line of Site, Purchase Orders, Notice to Proceed, Schedules, BOMS Software proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, INSITE, ElemenT, Siterra data bases.

 

Employment History

 

Project Coordinator Real Estate

T-Mobile via NextGen                                                                                                         2014-2015

                                                                                                   

* I was responsible for multi-departmental projects. My duties included the gathering of all project information; schedules, data requests, assignments, tasks and meeting notes.

 * I work with project managers to understand and assist with tracking all work, tasks and project assignments.

 * I also assisted in developing a comprehensive workflow process for the projects.

 * I monitored, modified and maintained document control data base management and       tracked project activities and team communications,

 

Project Coordinator/ Regional LOS COORDINATOR

MasTec Network Services, ADDISION, IL                                                                             2012-2014                   

·   Support the Project Managers in a variety of administrative and technical support tasks in multiple markets.

·   Manage all Line of Site Surveys (LOS) projects through a variety of administrative tasks including preparing quotes, purchase orders, contacting and maintaining vendor relations and establishing a Scope of Work (SOW). Scheduling work to be completed and maintaining a forecast of completion for the Midwest region (MN,ND,SD,IA,WI,IN,MI,PA,WV,OR)

·   Responsible for construction Redlines and getting them prepared and ready for the construction managers.

·   Create Construction packages designed to assist Construction managers in the field.

·   Great working knowledge of AT&T database Siterra.

·   Started in taking over the ordering of BOMs for field deployment.

 

Technical Assistant   2011 - 2012

Communication Infrastructure Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA

·   Support the microwave engineering manager and team with a variety of administrative and technical support tasks

·   Receive data from field engineers and enter into software programs such as Sharefile, QuickBase and Siterra.

·   Assist engineer in creating Visio topology diagrams in an accordance with customer guidelines and specs, pathloss grid maps and other customer deliverable

·   Prepare path survey reports collected from surveyor reports

·   Maintain FCC licenses log with status and expiration dates

·   Assist engineers and surveyors as needed

 

Part-time Bulk merchandiser2008 - 2011

Pepsi Bottle Group, Burnsville, MN

·   Merchandise key accounts

·   Communicate with field Sales Representative to maintain inventory levels

·   Continue to promote the Pepsi Brand

 

Part-time Retail Merchandiser2008 - 2009

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Bloomington, MN

·   Merchandise key accounts

·   Ensure key account inventory levels are maintained and product integrity

·   Communicate with field sales force

 

Store Manager2006 - 2007

CVS/pharmacy, Chanhassen, MN

·   Responsible for achieving $2.5 million in annual sales; including 4-wall profit management and overseeing all store operations (payroll, cash handling)

·   Supervised and trained employees

·   Responsible for all functionality issues for customer loyalty

·   Designed and implemented various tools for increased sales and productivity

·   Adhered to all pharmacy policies and laws

·   Responsible for operating the “store within a store” program

·   Photo lab equipment experience and laws and policies

·   Analyzed and reacted to various reports, including P&L Statements

 

Assistant Store Manager2004 - 2006

Walgreens, Golden Valley, MN

·   Assisted store manager in achieving $3.5 million in annual sales; including 4-wall profit management and store operations (payroll, cash handling)

·   Supervised and trained employees

·   Responsible for resolving customer loyalty issues

·   Designed and implemented various tools for increased sales and productivity

·   Responsible for ensuring adherence to all pharmacy policies and procedures

·   Responsible for operating the “store within a store” program

·   Trained in photo lab equipment, laws and policies

 

 

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management2004

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI

 

Associate Arts & Science - Marketing1993

Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN