Andrea Valdez
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic project manager with extensive experience at Lumen, excelling in team leadership and procurement management. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and mitigating risks, ensuring project success. Skilled in data analysis and stakeholder communication, I deliver results that align with organizational goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Lumen
Broomfield
09.2022 - 06.2024
Oversaw planning, execution, and completion of fiber optic infrastructure projects.
Developed detailed project plans with timelines, resource allocation, and cost estimates.
Managed construction activities for all phases of installations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to verify design accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised outside plant and inside plant construction efforts, monitoring quality and progress.
- Executed fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting for network technologies like DWDM and GPON.
- Maintained communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and addressing concerns.
Project Manager
Insight Global (Contract) / Lumen
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversaw project lifecycles, including procurement, scheduling, and risk management for engineering initiatives.
- Maintained project documentation and ensured tasks aligned with organizational goals and customer expectations.
- Facilitated meetings, provided actionable insights, and ensured timely resolution of escalated issues.
Project Manager
Strategic Direct Solutions (Contract) / CEC
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed procurement and installation of materials for national accounts across multiple states, ensuring timely delivery of essential components.
- Collaborated with engineering and procurement teams to validate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Supervised contractors and trained new project managers to improve operational efficiency.
Senior Telecom Project Manager (PM III)
Comcast
Lone Tree
05.2014 - 05.2019
Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules for effective fiber construction management.
- Coordinated resource allocation, optimizing equipment, materials, and personnel for seamless execution.
- Facilitated communication among contractors, engineers, and internal teams to ensure alignment.
- Tracked expenses and monitored budgets to prevent cost overruns.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and safety regulations during construction processes.
- Identified risks and formulated strategies to minimize disruptions.
- Prepared detailed progress reports and maintained accurate project documentation.
- Resolved construction issues promptly to maintain project timelines.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Management Information Systems
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO12-2023
Associate of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Olorado School Of Mines
Golden, COSkills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Sap and enterprise systems expertise
- Procurement and materials management
- Process optimization and workflow management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Data analysis and reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, OneNote)
Certification
- SBCA Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Extensive SAP Training and Advanced Excel Skills
- Change Management and Risk Mitigation Training
Projects
- BCBS: Integrating SIP with network and managed services. While being cognizant of the HIPPA laws and rules.,
- Bank Of America: BofA purchased many IBM products and needed a way to integrate then they hired us to help with creating a roadmap and timelines. Create presentations for roadshows to present to stakeholders.,
- Intelesat: Intelesat had produced a homegrown phone that was installed on airplanes. We needed to have services downloaded to the phones manually while the planes were founded and fueling to avoid some FCC rules and regulations. Built into the proof of concept was a clause that we had to show in three labs that the software worked to present to stakeholders. Once we received approval we could then complete the sale and move forward with the concept into implementation.,
- GoGo: Network and circuits installed in very rural areas with a combination of copper and microwave networks with DC setups for backup generators and cell towers.,
- Spirit Aero: Provided network services, security, cloud solutions, voice and managed services through its fiber optic and copper networks, as well as its data centers and cloud computing services.
Accomplishments
- Successfully supervised a team of 7+ analysts, optimizing workflows to improve procurement cycle times.
- Improved preventative maintenance delivery by 60% within a two-month period through effective training and resource allocation.
- Managed over 2,000 telecom circuit installations, contributing to $49 million in revenue growth for Comcast.
- Enhanced material order accuracy and reduced delays by implementing SAP-based tracking systems.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Lumen
09.2022 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Insight Global (Contract) / Lumen
09.2021 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Strategic Direct Solutions (Contract) / CEC
02.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Telecom Project Manager (PM III)
Comcast
05.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Management Information Systems
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Olorado School Of Mines
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