Bryan Blankenship
Loveland,OH
Summary
Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Splicing Superintendent
Ledcor Group
Lexington, KY
08.2025 - Current
- Ability to review Construction Prints and create Excel sheets and splice matrixes.
- Manage Day to Day workloads, identifying ways to be more efficient with our in-house and contractor crews.
- Ability to collaborate with clients and our in-house team on troubleshooting.
- Tracking Daily progression of completed workloads from in-house crews and sub-contractors
- Quality Controlling photos of work, and approving invoicing
- Owning the business, tracking Profit and Loss; report on Net Margins
- Put together all Client Test Package based off Light levels delivered from field.
- Review Optical Time Domain Reflectometer and Power Meter results.
- Operate Client Software Programs
- Operate company vehicle in a safety compliant manner.
- Contractor onboarding processes
- Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders’ needs and identify solutions.
- Led construction projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
- Supervised on-site teams, providing mentorship and guidance to achieve project goals.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
Field Operations Manager-Fiber Optic Repair and Installation
altafiber
09.1999 - 12.2024
- Coordinated pre-surveying of job sites, scheduled jobs, and ensured the availability of necessary materials to facilitate efficient operations.
- Conducted in-progress site visits and safety inspections to maintain compliance with regulations and ensure on-site safety standards were met.
- Supported engineers, planners, and project managers by managing planning details and cost estimation for various projects.
- Oversaw contractor engagement and collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives effectively.
- Tracked time and materials while ensuring accurate documentation through progress reports, completion reports, and work order revisions.
- Conducting special initiatives to enhance departmental procedures
- Leading a team of up to thirty direct reports at one time for over 11 years.
- Over 20 years of experience in serving customers within their homes to ensure each customer has a positive experience.
- Took lead role in developing new policies and procedures such as:
- Field Operations Technician Standard of Work
- Assisted a team of senior leaders to establish a new overtime policy.
- Assisted the IT department to develop new scheduling software.
- Researched past installations for mobile homes and cross-referenced industry standards to establish a uniform procedure for fiber to the mobile home.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize field operations and enhance service delivery.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversaw training programs for new hires, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and implement process improvements across teams.
Routing and Compliance Manager-Dispatch Center
altafiber
Cincinnati, OH
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the Dispatch Avoidance Team to minimize unnecessary truck rolls and improve operational efficiency.
- Directed the activities of Dispatch Agents, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented routing plans designed to enhance efficiency and reduce operational redundancies.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for technicians assigned to Light Duty Assignments, streamlining integration into team workflows.
- Generated and analyzed various performance reports to evaluate team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored network outages and communicated timely updates to customers regarding service interruptions, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and transparency.
- Developed and implemented compliance policies to meet regulatory standards.
- Led training sessions for staff on compliance regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
- Monitored emerging trends in regulatory requirements, anticipating potential impacts on the organization''s operations.
Education
Project Management Certification - Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH06.2015
Associate’s in science - Electronics Engineering Technology
CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cincinnati, OH05.2002
Skills
- Managed uniquely skilled technicians for buried wire repairs
- Training and development administrator
- File/records maintenance
- Report generation and analysis-Power BI
- Computer proficient
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adaptive learner
- Project Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- OSP Engineering
- Fiber Optic Install and Repair-FTTx
- Experience with FAAR (CAD) and OPUS(GIS)
- Excel in managing different employee personalities
- Vast knowledge of copper plant, utility holes, duct systems, pole line
- Defining expectations through KPI's
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Subcontractor management
Certification
- Certificate: Certified Project Management
- Certificate: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Certificate: LEAN
Timeline
Splicing Superintendent
Ledcor Group
08.2025 - Current
Routing and Compliance Manager-Dispatch Center
altafiber
10.2020 - 04.2022
Field Operations Manager-Fiber Optic Repair and Installation
altafiber
09.1999 - 12.2024
Associate’s in science - Electronics Engineering Technology
CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Project Management Certification - Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt
Xavier University