Charles (Charlie) Knight
Saltillo,Default
Summary
I grew up in the communication industry, it's the family business. I have worked in coax and fiber. I have really enjoy this industry.
Smoothly direct employees carrying out [Type] operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Plant Manager
(TVEC) Tennesse Valley Eletric CO-OP
03.2023 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of [Number] sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Project Manager
Conexon
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Supervisor
Conexon
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Made information about projects, corporate strategies and upcoming projects available to stakeholders in quarterly newsletter.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders
Contractor
Morris Communications/ For Conexon
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $[Amount].
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Contractor
RME
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $[Amount].
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
Maintenance Technician
Comcast
02.2007 - 08.2013
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
- Checked for storm damage around property and contacted supervisor with findings
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
Education
High School Diploma -
Saltillo High School
Saltillo, MS05.2002
Skills
- Team Meetings
- Project Maintenance
- Technical Presentations
- Installation Coordination
- Splice Cable
- Project Organization
- Timelines and Milestones
- Maintenance Requirements
- Lift Trucks
- Technical Specifications
- Data Integrity
- Field Surveys
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Project Permitting
Contact
Saltillo, Default 38866
Education
Saltillo, MS
Timeline
Outside Plant Manager
(TVEC) Tennesse Valley Eletric CO-OP
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Conexon
12.2021 - 03.2023
Project Supervisor
Conexon
10.2020 - 12.2021
Contractor
Morris Communications/ For Conexon
07.2018 - 08.2020
Contractor
RME
08.2013 - 07.2018
Maintenance Technician
Comcast
02.2007 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Saltillo High School
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