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Clay Carpenter

Tifton,GA

Summary

Expert Technical Manager accomplished in coordinating department activities and supporting fast-paced production work. Consistently maintains schedule targets and completes error-free work. Easy to get along with and always ready with ideas to improve production with better strategies or equipment recommendations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Operations Manager

TruVista
07.2022 - Current

Manage outside service Techs, installers and mainline techs.

  • Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Provided ongoing training and development for media staff.
  • Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Worked across departments to create on-target promotions for station activities, specific programs and special guests.
  • Collaborated with IT department staff to enhance network-based technologies.

Technical Operations Manager / Headend Technician

CityNet / TiftNet
02.2001 - Current
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Provided ongoing training and development for media staff.
  • Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.

Cable TV / Fiber Optic Construction Foreman

21 Century Broadband Services
01.1998 - 02.2001

I ran a crew installing aerial and underground coax and fiber optic cable all over the southeast.

  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Lineman

CabTel
06.1993 - 01.1998

I worked with CabTel overlashing fiber, plowing in coax fiber in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Berrien County High School
Nashville, GA
05.1993

Skills

  • Developing Technical Solutions
  • Incident Response
  • Quality Standard Management
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Tracking Metrics
  • Operational Standards

Timeline

Technical Operations Manager

TruVista
07.2022 - Current

Technical Operations Manager / Headend Technician

CityNet / TiftNet
02.2001 - Current

Cable TV / Fiber Optic Construction Foreman

21 Century Broadband Services
01.1998 - 02.2001

Lineman

CabTel
06.1993 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Berrien County High School
Clay Carpenter