Eddie Howington

• Held management and leadership roles for over 10 years.
• Drove data-driven decision-making using advanced data analysis and dashboard creation.
• Managed cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Technical expertise in both wireline and wireless telecommunications fields.
• Managed comprehensive disaster recovery efforts in Southeast for numerous storm seasons.

• Spearhead the creation and maintenance of DEEP and Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, resulting in streamlined processes that align with business objectives.
• Lead storm restoration and disaster recovery initiatives, enhancing organizational resilience during critical events.

• Direct the performance of a team of cell site engineers responsible for approximately 1,800 cell sites throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
• Generate automated reports using Business Objects, DEEP, and Power BI.
• Supervise LTE and 5G network turn-up and implementation.
• Promote site maintenance through quality and budget management duties.
• Communicate regularly with Facility Operations Teams to ensure a positive client experience.
• Coach and motivate the team, and facilitate learning and development efforts.
• Monitored daily operations, identified areas for improvement, and created solutions to optimize workflow.
• Ensure compliance with established company policies and procedures.

• Maintained approximately 80 cell sites to ensure optimal network performance.
• Collaborated with vendors for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of network equipment.
• Tested and repaired T1, DS3, and optical circuits to enhance connectivity.
• Engaged in projects involving DC power plants, Ericsson cellular equipment, and microwave technologies.

• Coordinated national disaster recovery efforts for multiple hurricanes impacting cellular networks.
• Developed strategic sourcing plans to optimize vendor selection and procurement processes.
• Managed team of Sourcing Specialists to oversee vendor contracts and management duties.
• Administered vendor repair operations for southeast region, covering tower, generator, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Supervised budget allocations for southeast region cellular network repairs during disaster recovery efforts.

• Led a team of Cell Site Engineers overseeing 1,000 cell sites in Louisiana and Mississippi.
• Generated automated reports with Business Objects, boosting southeast regional efficiency.
• Supervised LTE and UMTS network turn-up and implementation across multiple projects.
• Maintained site maintenance quality while adhering to budget constraints.

• 2012 to 2013 | CELL SITE ENGINEER
• 2010 to 2012 | MOBILITY SWITCH TECHNICIAN
• 2006 to 2010 | ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (CENTRAL OFFICE)
• 2004 to 2006 | SERVICE TECHNICIAN
• 1999 to 2004 | SALES ASSOCIATE / SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE