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George Blackard

George Blackard

Project Manager
Billings,MT

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Implementation Project Manager

Lumen Technologies
01.2023 - Current
  • Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Established effective communication among 8 team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Provided detailed project status updates to engineers, multi-level project managers, and sales
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project inspections ensuring project specifications and requirements were met

Customer Advocate / Project Manager

The Connect Group
05.2004 - 12.2023
  • Assisted over 300 clients in overcoming difficult business technology challenges related to voice and data networks, infrastructure and project management
  • Empowered clients to enhance their profitability and gain competitive edge by leveraging technology effectively
  • Provided accurate quotations and facilitated sale of voice and data networks, and low voltage cabling systems
  • Responsible for project management, ensuring seamless execution from initial sale to final deployment
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and loyalty through excellent service

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Budget Control
  • Conflict Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Client Relations

Accomplishments

  • Established an excellent relationship with our contractor, improving relations with weekly meetings, direction, and recognition of accomplishments, improving communication and performance
  • Increased ECDs from 32% to 52% in first 12 months and MECDs from 72% to 98%
  • Increased FT3 (cell provider) project ECDs to 100%

Quote

Service to others, gives meaning to life

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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thursday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balance401k matchHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Affiliations

  • The American Legion

Software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Publisher

Fireworks

Bidmaster

WFMT

Interests

Military Veterans Rights and Benefits

Congressional Legislation Related to Veterans and the Military

Additional Information

Received Montana Adjutant General's Distinguished Patriot Medal, Featured in American Legion Magazine's "I Am The Legion", Chosen One of Magic City Magazine's Most Inspiring People 2012, Featured as "Home Town Hero" by ABC6/FOX4 Billings yourbigsky.com, Writings entered into the Congressional Record Washington, DC

Timeline

Network Implementation Project Manager

Lumen Technologies
01.2023 - Current

Customer Advocate / Project Manager

The Connect Group
05.2004 - 12.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Kansas State University

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