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Part time musician, writing and recording for all entertainment and media platforms.
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Donald Vito

Newton,MA

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous contract in various fields. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering associates to excel in performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, Service Contracts

MWRA
02.2021 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple contracts simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored contractor's performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed contract status updates to associates and executive management.
  • Achieved contract deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed and initiated contracts, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing time lapse or change orders to multiple service contracts.
  • Established effective communication among associated contractors for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep contracts on track.
  • Developed strong relationships with contractors and associated workers through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in contactor's and associated workers ability to deliver results.
  • Reviewed and approved contract invoices.
  • Managed contract from procurement to commission.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in contract challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Prepared detailed reports on contract status for executive management, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for contracts within budget requirements.
  • Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of contracts.
  • Effectively managed scope of services by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping contracts aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Enhanced overall contract success by conducting thorough post-contract evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings with contractors to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Continually updated Spec's accordingly for each contract on an as need basis.

Technical Assistant

Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
01.2005 - 02.2021
  • Supervises and participates in the programming, testing and repair of all metering equipment associated with the MWRA's water and wastewater metering systems
  • Use the appropriate software to troubleshoot, test and program meters, modems, sensors and loggers
  • Researches / purchasing the newest technology in instrumentation and wireless communication
  • Maintain, review, update and amend Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for meter maintenance
  • Prepares Sole Source, Staff Summary, Service contracts and various letters for the meter Maintenance Department
  • Develops purchase specifications and coordinates procurement of meter components
  • Provide and maintain information for monthly and quarterly reports
  • Keep accurate records of the budget and spending throughout the meter maintenance department while utilizing Excel spread sheets
  • Keep accurate records of equipment that is in stock or being repaired at vendors
  • Use Maximo to input data and extract data
  • Represents the department at various internal and external meetings including O&M meetings and project meetings
  • Participates in acceptance walk-through and inspection for start up of newer water and wastewater meters
  • Prepares defective equipment for return to vendor for repair/replacement and maintains records for all transactions
  • Works with Meter Data staff on correcting problem sites
  • Extensive experience performing circuitry board diagnostics and monitor troubleshooting in the field with the Data Analysts.

Senior Instrument Technician

Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
01.1994 - 01.2005
  • Performing all aspects of permanent wastewater meter maintenance including installations, sensor replacement, confirmations, calibrations, telemetry repair/replacement and circuitry board troubleshooting
  • Foreman of three-man crew
  • Responsible for paperwork, performance, conduct, vehicle maintenance, stock and all safety procedures
  • Coordinates community assistance and temporary metering projects with internal and external customers
  • Collaborates and reviews plans/projects with local city and town engineers
  • Responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting of all circuitry boards that make up the ADS 1500 meter
  • Includes installations, sensory replacements, confirmations and calibrations
  • Responsible for the collection of all temporary flow data
  • Duties include editing, plotting and graphing
  • Performing on both internal and external projects
  • Maintain PHD monitors for the entire Transport department
  • Includes tracking parts, servicing and calibration logs.

Instrument Technician

01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Performed all aspects of permanent wastewater meter maintenance including installations, sensor replacement, confirmations, calibrations, telemetry repair/replacement and circuitry board troubleshooting
  • Maintained PHD monitors for the entire Transport department
  • Including tracking parts, servicing and calibration logs
  • Responsible for vehicle maintenance and stock.

Education

Industrial Science Technology

Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA

Industrial Measurements and Controls Course -

Massasoit Community College
01.2001

Catholic Memorial High School
West Roxbury, MA
01.1987

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Detail Oriented
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Contract Development
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Budget Preparation
  • Technical Support
  • Performance Improvements
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Contract Management
  • Contract estimation
  • Document Management

Training Certificates

  • Currently preparing for the wastewater license exam through MWRA training class.
  • FCC License
  • Supervisory Development Program
  • ADS Environmental Wastewater Meter Training
  • MGD Wastewater Flow Meter Training
  • Marsh McBirney Wastewater Flow Meter Training
  • Telog Training
  • Rosemont Training
  • Venturi Training
  • Maximo Training
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • CPR/First Aide Training

Part time musician, writing and recording for all entertainment and media platforms.

Writing music to support Independent movies, Documentaries and short clips. Also, writing for Television series episodes, video games, and social media influencers as well.

Repair and refurbish old music equipment as well. eg. Guitars, Amplifiers and effect pedals.



Timeline

Project Manager, Service Contracts

MWRA
02.2021 - Current

Technical Assistant

Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
01.2005 - 02.2021

Senior Instrument Technician

Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
01.1994 - 01.2005

Instrument Technician

01.1992 - 01.1994

Industrial Science Technology

Fitchburg State College

Industrial Measurements and Controls Course -

Massasoit Community College

Catholic Memorial High School

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