Project Manager Resume

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking an entry level position in the IT industry in networking, with opportunities that will allow me to use my education, interest, skills and experience. I have worked in the IT field in various capacities since 1983 and am familiar with the unique and challenging needs of this industry.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology.
Associates Degree of General Studies.
Seeking CISCO - CCNA expect to have CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician)

EXPERIENCE

Dec 2005 - Nov 2008 Project Manager /Estimator, Confidential

Served as Senior Project Manager & estimator for various customers including Marathon Oil.
Served as Senior Project Engineer for several national roll-outs including Target and CVS.
These projects included hundreds of sites spread across multiple states and averaged 4 to 5 sites completed at a time.
Managed supplier pricing for material including negotiating with the suppliers regarding customer material to keep on hand and readily available.
Responded to RFQ's, estimated project costs, Created AutoCAD and VISIO As-Built Drawings.
Worked extensively with the customer to design infrastructure-cabling projects tailored to specific customer needs. This was in both the plant and office environment.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously including all aspects of the project; manpower requirements, material, and equipment. These projects were completed on time and within budget.
Wrote customer specific project manuals to insure that the projects were fully understood by the installers.
Conducted project kick-offs in which I trained the installation staff on details regarding projects, including the mounting and patching of Cisco Level-2 and Level- 3 switches.
Obtained a full understanding of Ethernet Switching 10/100/1000.

Nov 2003 - Dec 2005 Project Manager, Self Employed

Estimated project costs, Created AutoCAD and VISIO As-Built Drawings.
Designed infrastructure-cabling projects (Dentist Office, Residential Cabling Projects).
Managed all aspects of the project; manpower, materials, and equipment.
Ensured projects were completed on time and within budget.
Also during this time I was a full time student.
Obtained a full understanding of Networking and IP Protocols.
Mastered MS Office Suite Products, MS Project, and MS Visio.

Sep 1991 - Nov 2003 Sr. Systems Engineer/ Project Manager, Confidential

Worked closely with the sales staff to close deals, acting as technical advisor/consultant
Oversaw the installation staff on infrastructure-cabling projects and conducted reviews of the test results as well as the installation practices of installing technicians.
Responsible for the successful completion of the projects.
Served as Senior Project Engineer for various projects including the Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Medical Center. These projects included working closely with the customer to establish the design criteria for their infrastructure-cabling projects, including closet placement
Headed up the Infrastructure Cabling Engineering Group and was responsible for assigning engineering and estimating cabling projects to peer engineers in the group.
Project Manager acting as the primary contact with the customer during the installation process. Supervised the installers/technicians and/or subcontract laborers during the physical installation of various projects.
Working on the Ford Motor Credit - Building Rewiring Project. This project was a one-year phased installation of new infrastructure cabling including backbone cabling throughout the building. When this project was complete, the UAW claimed the Moves Adds & Changes (MAC) work for the cabling going forward. The customer contact at Ford Motor Credit asked me to remain on for the next two years as coordinator, to act as subject matter expert in facilitating the MAC work and managing the relationship with UAW trades.

Feb 1983 - Jul 1991 Systems Technician, Confidential

Programmed, Installed and maintained various telecommunication systems, i.e. System 75, System 25, Horizon, Dimension and Merlin.
Trained and supervised others.
Installed Low-Voltage Voice and Data cabling projects.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

3 Comm - Network Electronics
3M Hotmelt connector installation
Amp - Structured Cabling Solution
Anixster Levels
Avaya Systimax SCS
Bay Networks Ethernet Connectivity
Bay Networks FDDI Connectivity
Bay Networks Token Ring Connectivity
BICSI - Intro. To LANs & Internetworks
BICSI - Member - 2009
BICSI - RCDD since 1999
Cabletron - Network Electronics
Network Generals-Sniffer Analyzer
Hubbell - Mission Critical
Leviton - Structured Cabling Solution
Panduit - Structured Cabling solution
Siecor Fusion Splicing
Siemon - Certified Designer
Sumitomo - Air Blown Fiber
Tyton/Hellermann - Raceway Installation

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