Gladys Vildosola
Project Manager
Livermore,CA
Summary
An efficient and proactive individual with an upbeat personality and success-driven while working in a diverse environment. Over 20 years of verifiable experience in the telecommunication industry and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Extensive experience in project management and project scheduling requiring as well as vendor management. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively; highly experienced in fast-paced construction and site acquisition projects while working effectively under pressure and with no supervision. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Resourceful Project Manager with 15 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering team to excel in performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Qualtek Wireless, LLC
Bay Area, CA
07.2007 - 10.2016
- T-Mobile and AT&T Projects (NSB, Mods, CRAN (Small Cells), Backhaul (Fiber), Microwave, Indoor/Outdoor DAS, Decom
- Manages vendor purchase orders and receivables
- Create and execute tasks accurately, allocations, and logic determination (created a tool to cut the time forecasting and saves 400-man hours bi-weekly)
- Cultivate teamwork and create a structure for document development and quality delivery (created a tool to cut time reviewing, communicating, and naming conventions)
- Manage new project set-up via QuickBase application as well as client databases
- Develop and maintain project plans to track critical path tasks, dependencies, and requirements through the project lifecycle
- Develop structure and process flow in the M-file system to ensure efficiency and accuracy of document process flow from reviews to accounts receivable and payable in timely execution
- Manages project milestones utilizing AT&T and T-Mobile internal scheduling and database to ensure project task accuracy
- Develop and manage internal executive reports to accurately assess gaps, project progress, and forecasting errors to ensure excellent quality and timely execution
- A liaison between clients, site acquisition managers, and construction manager lead for timing, executions, and closeout of individual projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to executives on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Program Manager
Pyramid Inc
Bay Area, CA
06.2013 - 05.2016
- AT&T UMTS/LTE 1C-5C Carrier Projects
- A liaison between third-party vendors and executive management to ensure timely delivery for each project phase
- A liaison between the Engineering team, sub-contractors, and internal key players to ensure the site launch schedule is accurate including frequency-driven cluster deployment
- Develop and manages overall direction, technical, and analytical guidance to all project stakeholders to ensure the project lifecycle adheres to AT&T quality standards
- Focuses on regulatory compliance, permitting, leasing, and construction deliverables
- Develop and maintain project tasks and budget allocation
- Develop and manages a roadmap for program success and maintain program status via executive reporting which showcases upcoming projects ready to launch as well as identifying construction roadblocks.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Provided program management expertise in lean Six Sigma strategies and agile methods, practices and execution.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Project Manager
Blue Telecom, SF
Bay Area, CA
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Samsung Project
- Manage internal database (primavera) to ensure project execution accuracy
- Manages project forecasting and provides solutions for the project with scheduling discrepancies
- Create and maintain project flow and structure to ensure time-sensitive projects adhere to the client’s policy and are done accurately from site acquisition, transport, construction, and integration completion
- A liaison between client and internal stakeholders to ensure project development is within the time committed.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Program Manager
YOH, SF
12.2009 - 10.2012
- AT&T GSM, UMTS, and Decom Projects
- A liaison between client and internal stakeholders to ensure project development is within the time committed via providing a progress structure
- Manages Northern California projects which include, but are not limited to site acquisition, construction, integration, and closeout development
- Manages project progress, gaps, and discrepancies via AT&T's internal database (CASPR)
- Develop and manage gaps between site acquisition, construction, integration, and project closeout
- Develop and manage structure for budget auditing to ensure accounts receivable accuracy.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Provided program management expertise in lean Six Sigma strategies and agile methods, practices and execution.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration
PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN 07.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Project ManagementProgram ManagementMS Office SuiteM-Files ApplicationQuickBase ApplicationPACE, Magenta, Primavera
Power BI, Oracle, SharePoint
Business process re-engineering
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Lean manufacturing and design
Performance Evaluations
Affiliations
Alpha Beta Kappa
Timeline
Master of Arts - Business Administration
PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
07.2018 - 06.2020
Program Manager
Pyramid Inc
06.2013 - 05.2016
Project Manager
Blue Telecom, SF
11.2012 - 06.2013
Program Manager
YOH, SF
12.2009 - 10.2012
Project Manager
Qualtek Wireless, LLC
07.2007 - 10.2016