Corey Hodge
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced in managing and estimating projects across various industries. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at meeting challenging deadlines. Has a hands-on approach and strong analytical skills, adept at solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions. Exceptional communication abilities to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders, ensuring seamless project execution. Committed to achieving success, brings a dedicated mindset and a track record of delivering high-quality results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Manager
Fastwyre Broadband
11.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic plans for targeting new build-out opportunities within the construction market
- Identify potential clients, projects, and partnerships that align with the company's goals and capabilities
- Collaborate with internal teams including project managers, engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution
- Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle from initial contact through completion
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes that may impact business operations
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales targets, revenue projections, and profit margins.
Regional Construction Manager
Fastwyre Broadband
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Identify and work with relevant project stakeholders to define scope of required deliverables and identify total costs, issues, risks, opportunities, and dependencies
- Create and manage project budgets
- Establish and maintain clear and effective progress monitoring, reporting and control mechanisms and reports on the project status internally and externally
- Identify, manage, and escalate issues and risks that cause the project to deviate from agreed tolerances
- Effectively apply change control management to avoid scope and cost creep, but also to increase service revenue
- Lead and facilitate frequent progress review meetings between relevant stakeholders and vendors
- Track all vendor commitments to ensure that projects are completed in the agreed-upon timeframe and that all deliverables are within specifications
- Utilize project management tools to track and report project status to management on a regular basis
- Assist in the documentation process of procedures utilized throughout the company
- Lead reviews of lessons learned to foster a culture for continual improvement
- Must be able and willing to travel, as required, to job sites
- Performed all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Owner Operator
Gutters on the Geaux
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Controlled costs by keeping inventory aligned with current needs
- Pushed growth in revenue by keeping inventory in line with current needs
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by quickly resolving issues
- Oversaw day-to-day operations with effective standard procedures
- Estimated total job cost including materials and labor.
Business Development/Assistant Operations Manager
Superior Performance, Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained professionalism and used the application of strong problem-solving skills to resolve conflict
- Created contract packages to increase company profits while saving oil operator revenue
- Calculated total costs for services including production, delivery, and installation requirements
- Collaborated with customers post-sale to identify and resolve account or technical issues
- Supported sales management to optimize business development
- Documented all labor hours and expenses for each project
- Managed work teams for both routine and special projects.
Structured Cabling Technician
Louisiana Radio Communications
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Estimated job cost
- Coordinated projects
- Managed project budget
- Installed access control systems
- Line out crews on workloads and projects
- Designed structured cable systems
- Installed new network equipment
- Installed and programmed IP camera systems
- Installed VOIP phone systems
- Installed new communication racks
- Terminated patch panels
- Installed and programmed cellular and radio BDA systems
- Commissioned and troubleshot network systems.
IBEW Apprentice Electrician
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Worked on new commercial construction projects
- Terminated breaker panels
- Terminated outlets and switches
- Wired new construction homes
- Troubleshot gas station and casino electrical systems.
Education
Bachelor Business - Professional Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AlSkills
- New product launch
- Client Relations
- Sales operations
- CRM Management
- Strategic Planning
- Pricing strategy
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Performance reporting
- Relationship Building
- Brand-building strategies
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Business development and planning
- Decision-Making
- Operations Management
References
- Jason Nicolay, Fastwyre Broadband, SVP Corporate Development, (913)-221-3782
- Bobby Bult, Cameron Communications, Former Project Manager, (337)-496-6530
- Mike Edwards, Fastwyre Broadband, Director of Procurement, (337)-512-7304
- Chase Willis, JSI, OSP Engineer, (318)-729-6739
- Greg Deason, JSI, Regional Vice President, (318)-452-5902
- Steve Mohr, Fastwyre Broadband, Director of Construction, (605)-660-0496
- Rob Wilkinson, N-com, Vice President- Planning & Design, (806)-535-7656
Timeline
Market Manager
Fastwyre Broadband
11.2023 - Current
Regional Construction Manager
Fastwyre Broadband
11.2021 - 11.2023
Business Development/Assistant Operations Manager
Superior Performance, Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020
Owner Operator
Gutters on the Geaux
05.2018 - 06.2022
Structured Cabling Technician
Louisiana Radio Communications
09.2015 - 08.2018
IBEW Apprentice Electrician
05.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor Business - Professional Management
University of North Alabama
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