SUMMARY:

• Qualified IT Professional with 15+ years of technical experience in the role of Project Manager.
• Highly qualified in all facets of project lifecycle development, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through implementation of projects.
• Thorough understanding of project timelines, vendor negotiations and computer networking environments.
• Extensive experience coordinating small to large voice, data, video,LAN/ WAN and network system installations.
• Managed multiple project budgets in excess of $900,000.00.
• Coordinated the successful simultaneous installation of several key multi location projects.
• Formulated Requests for Proposals (RFP) on all projects as well as examined Statements of Work (SOW) documentation.
• Excellent knowledge of Project Management methodology and practices including risk and cost analysis.
• Highly Proficient in utilizing MS Project and Baan project tracking software.
• Currently completed Microsoft skills upgrades, i.e. MS Project, Excell, and Word.
• Government Security Clearance

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Experience: All level 2 experiences: Windows, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Visio, AIA Documentation

System Proficiency: AT&T, Norstar, System 75, 85, Northern Telecom SL - 1, SL-100 PBX, Automated Call Distribution Systems, Octel Voice Management Exchange Systems. Rauland Nurse Call Systems, Rauland TCIS Communication Systems, Dukane Systems and Broadband Cabling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Project Manager

• Responsible for the overall coordination and management of Government Census office installations including installations of network server, desktop operating units, network printers and desktop telecommunication devices.
• Oversaw the implementation of LAN/WAN project requirements for Census projects. This included supervising the implementation teams assigned to facilitate the upgrading and/or modernization of Census Bureau branch operations .
• Responsible for all implementation requirements for medium size PBX installations and the testing of all circuitry to support the switch systems.
• Handled all aspects of planning, delivery, inventorying and negotiating with Data Center personnel involving any material discrepancies .
• Responsible for submitting and follow up of all necessary paperwork (i.e. “as built” type documents) generated at conclusion of cutover
• Maintain onsite log detailing daily activity involved in cutover

Confidential

Sales Consultant

• Primary responsibility involved day to day associated with meeting stated sales goals as specified by the management staff.
• Currently taking Project management skill update classes to remain current at job requirements

Confidential

Project Coordinator/ Master Scheduler

• Remotely coordinated activity associated with conversion of new hospital software updates. Project involved coordinating team member activity at remote locations including equipment ordering, circuit tracking and manpower requirements necessary for segmented project completion.
• Maintain master schedule for project and/or act as lead site manager coordinating activity associated with implementation.

Confidential

Project Manager

• Worked as a contract Project Manager with AT&T coordinating communication conversion projects at numerous General Motors locations.
• Responsibilities included network equipment interpretations of technical specifications, plus additional work as consultant to various organizations.

Confidential

Project Supervisor

• Responsible for the o verall supervision and coordination of all construction projects assigned to airport.
• Chaired team/ project meetings and offsite project information sessions
• Ordered and managed new data and voice lines connecting to new offices in the airport main and sub terminals.
• Managed new airport terminal network coordination involving DS1 network lines consolidation project, and establishment of new PBX location.
• Developed detailed project plan outlining project milestones and coordinated activity relating to deliverables responsible for keeping project on schedule.
• Responsible for delivery of as built drawings and final customer satisfaction information upon completion of project.
• Conducted after action meetings to determine customer satisfaction of project requirements.

Confidential

Project Manager

• Responsible for all coordinated activity relating to the installation of Rauland Nurse Call Systems, TCIS Communication Systems, Low voltage cabling and all network and backbone cable systems.
• Chaired daily/weekly progress meeting to ensure projects were on schedule.
• Ordered and tracked all material associated with projects.
• Oversaw small to medium sized construction projects that required low to voltage wiring concerns.
• Coordinated all on-site materials delivery and storage concerns.
• Maintained all project activity via MS Project or associated software.
• Chaired weekly progress meetings with customer liaison.
• Acted as sole source contact for all on-site vendor activity.
• Responsible for maintaining project budget and submitting finished documentation to customer upon project completion .
• Negotiated all training activity schedules to customer satisfaction.

Confidential

Installation Supervisor

• Area Manager for 21-member broadband cable installation team.
• Responsible for coordinating all activity relating to: hiring of personnel, daily route planning, employee evaluations, employee promotions and bonuses.
• Maintained daily records for all material ordered, tracked daily maintenance timetables for fleet of vehicles required to perform route activity.
• Prepared and chaired weekly team meetings and minutes indicating employee completion percentages and company progress standings.
• Coordinated and administered training seminars for all incoming technicians to ensure technicians met established technical guidelines.
• Maintained 98% team completion/ satisfactory percentage rating for completed jobs.

Confidential

Project Manager

• Managed the installation team responsible for the implementation and completion of infrastructure projects involving voice, video, data and structured cabling products.
• Developed detailed project plans with milestones utilizing MS Project and BAAN Project tracking software.
• Responsible for incorporating risk and costing analysis into projects utilizing project management methodologies.
• Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of master schedules with highlights pointing out changes to project duration and cost increases.
• Negotiated all agreements when required with sub contractors on projects.
• Responsible for ordering and tracking all equipment relevant to projects.
• Coordinated and managed the project time schedule.
• Worked closely with the engineering department to supply scope-of-work documentation along with final “red line” and “as-built” drawings to customer.
• Initiated quotes and implemented any field change orders into project budget.
• Invoiced projects monthly via AIA documentation or standardized customer acceptance forms.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Planned, directed and coordinated all aspects of interrelated complex voice, data, networking and video projects.
• Closely managed internal teams and outside vendors who impacted multiple EDS organizations and their customers.
• Formulated contingency plans and determined, staffing requirements, operational budgets, as required to complete a given project.
• Analyzed customer requirements and made appropriate recommendations on types of tools and/or concepts to be utilized in all stages of scheduling, planning and project tracking.
• Assessed ongoing project management requirements and promoted the application of sound project management standards.
• Able to effectively handle both client contact and project coordination to insure project met customer requirements.
• Oversaw the implementation of LAN/WAN project requirements for GMAC projects. This included supervising the International implementation teams assigned to facilitate the upgrading and modernization of GMAC off shore branch operations .
• Responsible for all ATT large to medium size PBX installations and the ordering of all circuitry to support the switch systems.
• Handled all aspects of planning, ordering of equipment, delivery and negotiating with custom officials from the Third World and Eastern Block nations .
• Responsible for submitting and follow up of all necessary paperwork required installing data grade line facilities into foreign countries.
• Responsible for evaluation and responding to Statements of Work and making necessary RFP’s corrections as required