Gary Cothran
Virginia Beach,USA
Summary
Diligent Telecommunications Specialist with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements. Strong interpersonal skills, proficient in fostering positive professional relationships and communication effectively at all levels
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
NCTAMS LANT
Norfolk, Va
10.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed 26 sites with multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Telecommunications Specialist
NCTAMS LANT
Norfolk
11.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Telecommunications Specialist and Military Veteran with a Top Secret/ SCI eligible and 26 years of proven experience in the United States Navy
- Processes Telecommunications Request (TRs) DISA Store front
- Ensures telecommunication services requests will be responsive to the Command and Control, operational and readiness requirements of the Navy and Marine Corps and are justifiable from a cost effectiveness viewpoint
- Identifying project milestones and developing project timelines with Carrier Service Provider(s) and the customer
- Plans and Coordinates work and resolve problems as it relates to various telecommunications networks
- Provides Technical Support, assistance and expertise for telephone services and products to customers
- Ensures accurate scheduling, coordination, planning, preparation and execution of training for the command
- Processes Telecommunications Requests (TRs) through DISA which requires customer requirements analysis interpreted into appropriate technical format to order long haul services (NETWORX, DSN, INMARSAT, EMSS, toll free numbers, and dedicated services (CONUS and OCONUS)
- Provides the most efficient and cost-effective telecommunications capabilities to DON activities to support the mission functions of the Navy
- Maintaining ongoing communications with customers with the Carrier Services provided throughout the project
- Ensures safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
- Manage/Track all circuit additions, moves, changes and disconnections which may be the result of a change in requirements or transfer between telecommunication vendors due to contract changes
- Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish, meet deadlines and provide status reports to upper echelon
- Project Manager for new Telephone/Internet installs
- Telecommunications Specialist and Military Veteran with a Top Secret/ SCI eligible and 26 years of proven experience in the United States Navy
Information System Technician, COMSEC Manager, Security Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
Various Locations Withing CONUS/OCONUS
09.1989 - 12.2018
- Information Systems (IS) Administration, Build, configure, deploy, operate, maintain networks and information systems and perform customer service support
- Handles COMSEC material and equipment
- Advising senior leadership on latest IT technologies to aid in decision making
- Developed training modules and SOPS using established templates and guides
- COMSEC Manager
- Maintained inventory of all assets assigned to the command
- Develops and makes determinations on the proper disposition of claims for assigned cases
- Manage Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to initiate investigations and track clearance for the command
- Delivered training and security procedures, coordinated 100 Security Access Eligibility Reports, and managed access for 385 personnel granted access to classified systems and workspaces
- Determined clearance eligibility based on security pre-screening of local records, verifying investigative information
- Conducted fact-finding to properly gather, assess, analyze and adjudicate a broad range claims assigned
- Communicating clearly, both orally and in writing and providing excellent customer service
- Planning and organizing work to ensure timely completion
- Evaluates instructional technology tools, programs, and materials and makes necessary modifications as appropriate
- Performed 100% wall to wall annual inventory of all COMSEC equipment & Personal Property for all personnel
- Analyzed data and provided recommendations on the development of instructional technology necessary to present training curricula
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
St. Leo, Florida10.2020
Skills
- Administrative
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Information Technology
- Customer Service
- Technical Training
- Inventory Management
- Security Specialist
- National Security
- Security Administration
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
Certification
COMPTIA Security +, 10/01/08
Timeline
Project Manager
NCTAMS LANT
10.2021 - Current
Telecommunications Specialist
NCTAMS LANT
11.2019 - Current
Information System Technician, COMSEC Manager, Security Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1989 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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