PARISH AUSTIN
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Versatile and analytical Telecommunication Engineer with 23+ years of experience in project lifecycle, contract management & negotiation, and budget management. Strong conceptual thinker who aligns teams to achieve strategic business objectives. Proven ability to manage and complete projects to the highest standard with precise attention to detail, while adhering to strict timeframes and deadlines. Proficient in establishing strong vendor and municipal connections to optimize corporate profits and maintaining a track record of exemplary performance and initiative. Negotiation Strategies ROW Team Building & Leadership Contract Management C&E | Pole Desk Functions Budget Management & Cost Savings Rapid Conflict Resolution Vendor Relationship Management License Agreements | Foreign Pole Owners
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN
AT&T
10.2021 - Current
- Develop contractual terms and conditions and negotiate contractual adjustments affecting budget and schedule
- Engage in strategic negotiations with municipalities, limiting risk and weighing maximum benefit for AT&T
- Build and establish strong partnerships with vendors through interpretation of contractual obligations, quotation follow-ups and requested revisions
- Responsible for coordinating construction budget and project management activities, as well as monitoring expenditures to ensure costs incurred remain within authorized limits
- Partner with municipality officials to reduce expenses and impacts to AT&T
- Evaluate project feasibility and requirements to ensure best possible outcome
- Create and manage all associated administrative activities for government road work
- Develop solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives for team.
OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN
AT&T
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with other work groups to create action plans to cut operational costs through facility replacement, modernization, bulk recovery, and record correction
- Oversaw development of construction budgets for region of responsibility and coordinated project management activities between AT&T and government officials
- Managed detailed design and planning for large municipal projects to ensure deadlines were met and fines were avoided
- Designed and issued relocation projects using established analysis and standard procedures to ensure issues with municipalities were resolved
- Trained and mentored other team designers
- Responsible for right-of-way functions including investigating and acquiring easement interests in real property.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
AT&T
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed 16 technicians, delegated work, established priorities, and ensured overall efficiency and work quality
- Consistently reviewed safety policies and conducted field safety observations to ensure safety of technicians
- Spearheaded coordination and completion of projects on time and within budget and scope
- Created and maintained extensive project documentation, spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps
- Deployed strong leadership and communication skills, resulting in a 10% boost in overall efficiency & improved morale in 3 months
- Led and oversaw building of FTTP, LightGig, FTTN, ASE, Municipal, and Copper projects
- Collaborated with other project managers to identify/mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities.
CABLE SPLICING TECHNICIAN
AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Examined and assessed complex schematic drawings and used electrical test devises to identify faulty wire or fibers
- Spliced various kinds of fiber projects, including FTTN, FTTP, ASE orders, municipal jobs, and repairs
- Maintained solid track record as top performer and award recipient
- Spliced all variations of copper projects, including but not limited to municipal jobs, cable throws, restorations, new construction and FTTN
- Served as acting supervisor in absence of leadership and led training for newly hired splicers.
INSTALLATION & REPAIR TECHNICIAN
AT&T
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Provided key information to customers, educating on equipment, products, and services
- Rehabilitated and replaced faulty copper parts city wide
- Dispatched to various sites to perform maintenance and repair to out-of-service POTS and DSL lines
- Hoisted, measured, tested, and drilled for various products safely and efficiently
- Maintained air pressure in six distinct central office locations at same time, with no wet cables, over 2.5 year period
- Awarded for cutting company expenses through targeted removal of costly LN tanks throughout city
- Reduced process gaps while training new air pressure technicians on best practices and protocols.
ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTANT
GLA International
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Nominated lead consultant for overall performance
- Represented client at meetings with stakeholders
- Implemented system to pull and maintain various records
- Designed projects based on field notes to replace or add cables
- Tracked progress of ongoing projects with other contract engineers and submitted progress reports effectively
- Managed organization of incoming municipal jobs, prioritized them by size and date, and delegated design work to contract engineers.
13B Cannon Crew Member
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.1996
- 13B Number 1 Man on M198 Cannon
- Trained as combat medic, skilled in advanced lifesaving techniques, communications, and telemedicine skills to provide best care in remote locations
- Responsible for commanding officer's transportation, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Enforced military laws and regulations on base, diffusing hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
Education
Fiber Splicing School
Houston01.1999
Basic Cable Splicing School
Houston, TX01.1999
Army Advanced Individual Training - Artillery
UA Army
Fort Sill, OK01.1993
High School Diploma -
Caldwell High School
Caldwell, TX1992
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Interaction design
- Layout Design
- Design leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Engineering Blueprints
- Trend tracking
- Product Flow Optimization
Timeline
LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN
AT&T
10.2021 - Current
OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN
AT&T
10.2019 - 10.2021
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
AT&T
03.2016 - 10.2019
CABLE SPLICING TECHNICIAN
AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2016
INSTALLATION & REPAIR TECHNICIAN
AT&T
01.1999 - 01.2003
ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTANT
GLA International
01.1998 - 01.1999
13B Cannon Crew Member
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.1996
Fiber Splicing School
Basic Cable Splicing School
Army Advanced Individual Training - Artillery
UA Army
High School Diploma -
Caldwell High School
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